If you read our earlier post you already know that solar PV training leads to job security in all 50 states.

According to a recent report by the Solar Foundation, the entire industry is hiring —and this job growth isn’t simply limited to the usual suspects like California or Florida.

Many states with far less sunshine are making substantial gains.

Solar job growth is strong nationwide.  The Solar Foundation offers an interactive map that shows regions of growth and future solar trends.

These solar growth factors are significant:

  • From September 2011 to September 2012, the solar PV industry added 14,000 jobs.
  • Eighty-six percent of these solar jobs were “new”—meaning they don’t represent existing positions.
  • Of all the new solar jobs created, the majority were in PV installation.
  • Small firms have the most jobs in installation, while large firms are showing strong, steady growth in employment openings for certified PV installers.
  • Employment in the industry is expected to grow 17 percent, which means 20,000 new solar jobs, from September 2012 to September 2013—even though most industries are still struggling with the economic recession.  To have such strong industry growth at a time of high unemployment is nothing short of miraculous.
  • Fifty percent of solar installation firms expect to add new positions in the coming year.  We could see as many as 12,000 new jobs, representing a 21 percent growth.

As yesterday’s post points out, the distribution of new positions across the country won’t be uniform.  It’s not like each state will receive one fiftieth of the job creation pie.  More likely, places like California, Florida, and Arizona will receive the lion’s share.

Even though you live in another state, it still makes sense to secure solar PV installation training, even if your state doesn’t have supportive green policies in place to boost solar PV adoption.

Let’s assume that your state only receives a half of a percent of the job growth: 0.5% X 12,000 = 60 new solar installer jobs in one year.

A majority of the pool of applicants applying for solar installation jobs have not received formal training.  The consequence is that solar panels are not installed properly.  And so, the need for certified solar installation technicians is crucial. This is good news for you.

You will have the edge over other job applicants when you have received formal training by the USSolar Institute, which has Department of Education endorsed accreditation.

As a result, once you have earned your diploma from USSolar Institute you won’t be competing for jobs—employers will be competing for you.

In 30 days you can become fully certified for a career that pays well, offers great benefits, and is in high demand.  If you’re ready to take the plunge, contact us today.