Showing posts with label jobs in solar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jobs in solar. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Are you ready for a career in solar?

Solene solar hot water installationAre you ready for a career in solar in 2012? The Solar Energy Industries Association predicts that by 2016, increased demand for residential and commercial solar installations will add hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs in research and development, manufacturing, construction, sales and marketing, and other fields. Have you considered joining the “green collar” workforce?

Today's solar industry employs more than 100,000 Americans at 5,000 businesses across all 50 states. The majority of the companies that make up the industry in the U.S. are small businesses started by real people just like you. As more and more skilled labor professionals face under-employment and unemployment in the current economic climate, they are finding new, lucrative opportunities within the solar industry.

With more than 30 years experience in the solar industry, UMA Solar can teach you the solar business from the ground up, using web-based, classroom and hands-on training in proven solar business concepts. UMA Solar offers full support and a turnkey business plan for individuals or companies of any size looking to succeed in the solar industry.

Click How We Help to learn more about what UMA Solar can do for you.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

New Online Solar Career Tool

Looking for a job in the solar industry? A new online tool makes it easier than ever to explore great solar career opportunities.

Developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) as part of the Department of Energy's Solar Instructor Training Network, the new interactive solar career map website maps three dozen solar jobs across four sectors: production, design, sales and marketing, and installation/operations. According to the IREC website, a team of national experts selected the 36 occupations within the map. Each job requires some training in solar-specific skills and each is essential to building a thriving solar industry, the IREC said.

Visit the IREC information page outlining the map for more information, including an informative video.