New Solar Training Program Helps Fill Gaps in the Industry

In 2022, the National Solar Jobs Census reported more than 5,000 positions filled in the state, and that number is expected to rise 10 percent by the end of this year.

Across the river in Aiken, two non-profits are introducing a first-of-its-kind job training program called the Solar United National Job Force Training Program.

Students in the first cohort spent time building solar panels and learning valuable skills to help them prepare for a career in a rapidly growing industry.

“Our focus is finding those students that need to be told about these opportunities,” said Co-Founder of Solar United National, Grant Scheffer.