Solar Training Application

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Clean Energy Workforce Solar Training Program Application

First Name:

Last Name:

Phone:

Email:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

What community do you reside in?

How did you hear about this program?

Elevate
GRID AlternativesOtherSesenergiChicago Housing Authority (CHA)NLEN

Other, please describe:

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

Gender

FemaleMaleGender-Nonform

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhite 2 or more

Education Level

GEDNo High School DiplomaHigh School Graduate Completed some college Associate degree Bachelor’s degreeMaster's degree

Are you an alumnus (did you age out) of the foster care system?

YesNo

Are you a returning citizen (been arrested or have a criminal background)?

YesNo

What is your criminal background? (check all that apply)

FelonyMisdemeanor

Are you a military veteran?

YesNo

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

YesNo

Do you have access to reliable transportation (car, rideshare, rental, CTA, etc.)

YesNo

Where are you able to travel? (check all that apply)

To City of ChicagoTo Chicagoland Metropolitan AreaTo Tri-state Area (Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana)

Are you able to lift at least 50 pounds?

YesNo

Are you currently employed?

YesNo

What is the nature of your employment? (choose one)

Part-timeFull-timeIndependent Contractor

Job Title:

Employer:

Date of hire:

Average wage/hour:

Current estimated annual household income:

Do you have previous work experience in any of the following (Please check all that apply)?

Customer serviceEngineeringElectricalProject managementSalesWorked in the trades or attended a trade schoolOtherSolarConstruction

Other , please describe:

Do you have a resume?

YesNo

Please attach a copy

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the solar industry?

YesNo

Explain Why?

Are you willing to relocate for a job opportunity?

YesNo

Do you have reliable internet access?

YesNo

Do you have a computer/laptop/device you can use for online learning?

YesNo

What roles are you interested in?

Customer ServiceProject ManagementSalesSite SurveyorSolar InstallerSolar InstructorOther

Other, please describe:

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