ARCH and a range of partners are working with returning citizens to give them comprehensive solar training both pre-release at the Ohio Reformatory for Women and Madison Correctional, London Correctional, and in the community after incarceration.
The program links them to solar and renewable energy employers in Ohio in need of good, stable workers.
By focusing on training and employment connections, returning citizens are able to get on their feet and do their part to make the world a better place.
SOLAR WORKFORCE TRAINING
TRAINING OVERVIEW
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Expert Instruction
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Computer-based Photovoltaic (PV) Solar training
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Interactive slides, videos, and quizzes
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Hands-on training at mobile labs & solar installation
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Meet employers and interview for jobs
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Electronics Technicians Association (ETA)-I PV Level 1 Certification
This course will prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the solar industry, such as solar panel installation, sales, design, and logistics within renewable energy. Jobs average $24 or more an hour!
Must have a HSD, GED, or higher education
Can comprehend and use basic mathematics
Interest in trades: electrical, construction, etc
Willingness to
work in all-weather climates
We ensure smooth transitions by helping to acquire proper IDs, birth certificate, etc.
We help you build community by linking to peer support groups.
ARCH's transitional housing network provides a safe place after incarceration.
We link you to jobs with ARCH’s employer partners prior to release.
QUALIFICATIONS
Are you interested in a thriving career in solar? Do you have a good attitude and a willingness to work? If yes, see if you qualify for the program below:
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Demonstrated good behavior and referral from unit manager, vocational teacher, or similar program partner
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Construction background useful, but not required
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Willing to interview and work in the solar industry upon completion
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Must work with ARCH staff on goal setting and career planning
10 - 12 participants each cohort
70 hours per group
12 - 15 weeks total
FUNDERS & PARTNERS
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The impact will be both local and global.
ARCH is collaborating with a range of partners to build a workforce for solar and green energy in Ohio.
Individuals
The program will help 75 individuals over the next 3 years with training, soft skills, employer linkage and wrap around reentry support
Organizations
ARCH will support Impact Solar which will provide 75 Central Ohio nonprofits and government sites in Central Ohio with solar panels.
Environment
The Program will reduce 7 million metric tons of CO2 emissions over 20 years.
Network
We will use this project to continue expanding on our existing network of support for returning citizens.
The first Photovoltaic class has graduated!
The inaugural Photovoltaic Class at ORW has concluded with fourteen participants under the guidance of Mr. Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station. Graduation will occur pending final exams this week. We are so proud of these ladies and cannot wait to see them succeed in non-traditional work fields!
THE TEAM
Wendy has spent 20 years building and leading nonprofit organizations that engage faith and community-based organizations to stand with directly and marginalized impacted people to improve conditions and systems.
WENDY TARR
Executive Director
Dana helps employers find talented returning citizens who qualify for open positions; leverages new and existing partnerships to connect employers with resources, and counsels returning citizens directly in overcoming barriers as they return to the workplace.
DANA DAVIS
Program & Operations Manager
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Antoinette coordinates pre and post release workforce services for women in apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations for those in our solar and green jobs pathways. She has over 10 years of experience in reentry and career coaching.
ANTOINETTE SHERROD
Case Manager
Interested in learning more?
To learn more, you can watch ARCH's video about this initiative or read about it on our partner's site here.
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