The solar industry faces a shortage of workers and lacks diversity. Rare’s Solar Helping Ignite Neighborhood Economies (SHINE) initiative unites a coalition of organizations to bring clean energy and economic development to Boston’s environmental justice communities.
In this video, explore how SHINE addresses solar workforce challenges by recruiting, training, and supporting underemployed and unemployed residents in Massachusetts, helping them pursue technical solar careers and build capacity to overcome the barriers that perpetuate poverty while reducing emissions.