It’s started to happen already. America has begun mobilizing its troops for the green revolution.
This movement is still very much in its infancy – but it’s growing steadily. People are beginning to realize the tremendous influence our men and women in uniform can have in building a cleaner and greener future.
The Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) already provides career guidance on how to break into the solar industry. If you’re a veteran, your local VA office should have literature explaining how to use the VWIP’s resources when searching for solar career opportunities. Contact your representative to learn more – especially if you already have solar training under your belt.
But what if you don’t already have training in solar PV installation or related fields?
The Need for a GI Bill Solar Education Provider
Although solar-focused career guidance is becoming more mainstream, there is a dearth of solar training programs that actually accept veterans benefits in lieu of tuition.
This is unfortunate.
In the absence of certified GI Bill solar education providers, the marriage between military and solar energy will never be complete. Only veterans who have sufficient money will be able to take part in the green revolution.
So much potential exists, and yet, we’re unable to tap into this huge workforce of men and women who want to continue serving their country.
We’ve got good news however.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of approving a select number of programs to help prepare veterans for careers in the solar PV industry.
That’s correct – soon you’ll be able to pay for your solar training with VA benefits.
And why not? You can already use your VA benefits to pay for nursing, computer science, automotive repair, and countless other professions. Why shouldn’t you be able to pay for your solar training with VA benefits as well?
When will the list of GI Bill solar education providers come out?
Soon – very soon – the exact dates have not been set. But if you pre-register on our solar VA benefits waiting list, you’ll be the first to know.
For all civilian inquiries into solar installation training, please contact us at US Solar Institute directly.