Midwest Solar Training Network

Midwest solar training network mstn is a group of technical and community colleges non profit organizations universities and industry partners who are working together to build solar training capacity in the midwest.

Midwest solar training network.

A michigan solar developer is using a federal tax incentive to hire and train workers in low income communities and help diversify the industry s workforce. Joined the midwest solar training network. Department of energy u s. Chart house energy founder says the benefits of hiring and training local workers outweigh the added cost and effort.

We are a u s. Doe funded five year effort working in a seven state region that includes. The solar ready vets network the solar ready vets network engages industry employers certified training provides veterans services organizations and career development networks to meet solar workforce needs and expand solar career pathways for veterans. The solar training network addresses a critical need for high quality local accessible training in solar installation and related skills.

It was established under the solar training and education for professionals step funding program in 2016 and is administered by the solar foundation. Illinois indiana iowa michigan minnesota ohio and. Solar training academy mrea s solar training academy is a series of weekend classes that teaches students the solar pv design and installation process. Held in five midwest cities one weekend per month january may.

The network allows for greater connection between solar employers trainers and training institutions.