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Lights, wires, action! Young adults in California Conservation Corps (CCC) Energy Corps are training for careers in the clean energy sector through a year of hands on, paid service to California.
“I came into the CCC not knowing anything besides flipping on a light switch,” said CCC Norwalk Corpsmember Ole Jimenez. “Now, I know how to put things together to make electricity run.”
Corpsmembers receive industry level training during their year of paid training, including in energy surveys, lighting retrofits, and installing solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.
CCC collaborates with California’s community colleges on the training that covers a range of topics, such as: OSHA-10, scissor/aerial lift operations, energy efficiency basics, data collection, wiring, and more.
“I wanted to do work where I can give back to the community, and that is rewarding,” said Corpsmember Janiyah Graham-Howze. “My favorite class in the CCC is on retrofit surveying. I’ve been getting more experience in it. I am getting hand-on training, so I can further my career in energy.”
Opportunities are available in the greater Los Angeles, Fresno, and Sacramento areas. The crews are currently completing energy surveys and retrofits at schools and government buildings. In the coming months, Corpsmembers will complete solar and EV installation training, as the CCC looks to meet the growing demand for these clean energy solutions and ready-to-work employees.
If you are looking to energize your career or know a young adult who could benefit from the CCC’s paid training opportunities, encourage them to apply at ccc.ca.gov today.
