The solar industry is growing rapidly around the world. However, despite its rapid growth and potential, the solar industry still faces a significant challenge: a lack of diversity. Underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, and those from low-income backgrounds, are under-represented in the workforce. To address this gap, it is crucial to create comprehensive career pathways for these students to ensure they can move beyond training and secure meaningful, lasting employment in the solar sector. Creating career pathways involves more than just offering training programs. It requires a holistic approach that includes education, mentorship, and job placement support to ensure students not only enter the industry but thrive within it.
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