The WDEOP Project provides career pathways for individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them secure stable, high-paying jobs that lead to self-sufficiency and economic independence. Students receive support from the Center for Employment Training (CET), including financial help, personalized education plans, and access to resources through CET’s referral network.
This program combines hands-on training, education, and support services to prepare participants for long-term careers in sustainable industries.
Students can train for jobs in growing green industries, including:
Green Building Construction Skills
HVAC Technician and Green Technology
Electrician Classes
The program also offers:Career coaching
Job fairs
Job placement assistance
Installation Basics Training – Hands-on experience installing residential solar panels.
SolarCorps Fellows – Paid, 11-month entry-level experience supporting GRID programs.
Solar Futures – Solar education and skills training for youth ages 16–24.
The UCC trains participants ages 18–26 in net-zero economy jobs, including urban forestry, sustainability, and conservation.
Participants receive:
Career exploration and support services
On-the-job training
Option to earn a high school diploma onsite through John Muir Charter School if needed
