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We offer industry-leading professional training for solar photovoltaics (PV) for all experience levels. We have online and in-person learning options available to fit your busy schedule.

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The Grow Solar initiative helps communities make solar more affordable and accessible with group buy programs across the Midwest. Through collaboration with local partners, Grow Solar offers a competitively vetted installer process, free consumer education events and resources, and additional rebates as more participants join the group buy program.

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Solar on Schools provides a range of free resources to Wisconsin K-12 schools interested in pursuing a solar PV system. This initiative includes a grant, an on-demand course, and technical assistance services.

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The Midwest Solar Job Resource Center is a marketplace for job seekers pursuing a career in the solar energy industry. Explore training opportunities, learn about solar businesses serving the Midwestern United States, apply for jobs and internships, gain industry certification, and jumpstart your solar career.
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