SolarCorps Fellowship Program 2023 -2024
GRID Alternatives is a nonprofit with a vision for a successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone. Our mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities.
GRID Alternatives is offering a wonderful fellowship opportunity by providing a career pipeline for individuals into the growing clean energy industry through an 11-month apprenticeship model.
The fellowship will offer fellows from a wide range of backgrounds to gain valuable experience in the solar and non-profit industries while making significant contributions to historically under-resourced communities.
Timeline of fellowship: September 18th 2023 – August 15th, 2024
Pay Scale: $35,200 stipend or 18.46$/hr
The fellowship is for anyone looking for a hands on, on the job, full time service mentored by professionals in the industry. It will also offer a wide range of departments to choose from and grow.
What is SolarCorps?
GRID Alternatives’ SolarCorps Fellowship Program provides a career pipeline for individuals into the growing clean energy industry through an 11-month apprenticeship model. Fellows receive meaningful, hands-on work experience and long-term training in a supportive, inclusive environment. To date, more than 300 people have served as fellows in GRID’s SolarCorps program. Fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds and gain valuable experience in the solar and non-profit industries while making significant contributions to historically under-resourced communities. The program aims to diversify the solar industry and support fellows in securing full-time employment in the solar industry after their 11 months at GRID.
GRID Alternatives is a proud grantee of AmeriCorps and California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. The SolarCorps Fellowship Program is also supported by Bank of America.
The Fellowship experience also includes:
- Hands on, on the job, full time service mentored by professionals in the industry
- Orientation and Midyear Retreat events that focus on professional development and job readiness. There are in addition to the self-paced career development activities, with funds for additional professional development support.
- Please check out the Program Details page for more information.
2023-2024 Fellowship Opportunities include
- Construction
- Solar Installation
- Operations & Maintenance
- Project Management
- Solar Design
- Workforce Development & Training
- Community Outreach
- Clean Mobility Outreach
- And other related positions!
Program Details:
- September 18th 2023 – August 15th, 2024
- Begins with a virtual week-long Pre-Service Orientation.
- Includes a 4-day in-person Mid-Year Retreat in California
- Provides 80+ hours and $600 towards your professional development
- Benefits outlined below
Minimum requirements:
- No prior experience needed
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- For AmeriCorps positions only: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States (DACA recipients not eligible)
- Cannot have been convicted of murder or convicted of a crime resulting in being listed on the sex offender registry. Other criminal history is considered case-by-case.
- Required to complete 11 month program
- Valid driver’s license (for construction/installation roles).
- Access to reliable internet (for office based/remote roles).
- Construction, Workforce Development, and Outreach positions will be in person. Some headquarters positions will be location flexible between GRID offices.
Ready to Apply?
Position descriptions will be posted on GRID’s Careers webpage, with the title “SOLARCORPS”.
Please contact Sammi Chan, Program Coordinator – Workforce Recruitment & Support, with questions: schan@gridalternatives.org
Watch a recording of our information session here!
Slides from the information session
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