Energizing Veterans for Solar Careers

Solar Jobs For Veterans

As we all know leaving the military after fighting for our country can bring a variety of problems for veterans to cope with in the outside world. Jobs can be hard to find, adjusting to life can be difficult. So it is refreshing to see efforts being made to help get veterans good secure jobs in the solar industry. This industry as we know has so much growth potential as we turn to a renewable energy world full of solar and wind energy production. The Veterans Guide to Solar Jobs aims to give vets the information they need on finding job training, hiring and more in the fast growing field of solar. Currently there are over 13,000 veterans working in the solar industry.

If you are a vet looking for a new career or know one who is please direct them to this handy guide to help assist them.

As American servicemen and women prepare to exit the military, there are several reasons why solar energy is a solid next step on the veterans’ career path:

Veterans often come equipped with skills, training, technical knowledge and experience that are well suited to this field.

Veterans bring a strong work ethic, a “can do” attitude and highly developed teamwork skills.

Solar energy is a natural fit for service-oriented individuals looking to enhance national energy security, public and environmental health and quality of life

Retired Army Col. Thom Besch, the founder of Veteran Solar Systems in New York, agrees. After retiring from the military in 2009, Besch went on to do everything from solar sales, design, installation, project management and running the regulatory office of a solar energy company before he started Veteran Solar Systems in 2014.

In my experience working with a lot of young, as well as older, soldiers, I discovered that many of them are struggling to figure out what to do next. … Having made the transition from military service to solar, I recognize the challenges they face, and steps they can take to help insure they can successfully make the transition from a military environment to a civilian career.