FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Kaiser Permanente in Fresno is taking action to move the community toward renewable energy.
It recently awarded a local non-profit a $150,000 grant.
GRID Alternatives is a second chance for Kevin Rucker.
“I started having a little rough patch, and I started doing some unfortunate things which led me to be on a struggle,” recalled Rucker. “So I was trying to find a new career path.”
He’s one of 16 trainees part of the Installation Basics Training Program.
“It’s more than I expected,” Rucker said. “The trainers here – they’re so hands-on.”
“It gives a lot of people hope to see what can they be in the future,” said trainee Mark Ramirez.
GRID trainees develop the skills needed for entry-level solar installation jobs through class work and hands-on training. They’re also able to earn skill certificates.
“Everything from residential solar to the large solar projects that are coming to the area, there is a need for people who know how to …