Kelsey Misbrener at Solar Power World reports the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for national guidelines for Registered Apprenticeship Programs for the Solar Industry - which provide a template companies, educational institutions, associations and Labor Unions can use to create high-quality Apprenticeship Programs that comply with Federal regulations. The new guidelines are for the USDOL-recognized Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship occupation. Those Apprentices work on solar projects and perform mechanical tasks and assist other Skilled Tradespeople on a project site, including Electricians, Carpenters, Ironworkers and Operating Engineers. “Registered Apprenticeships are one of the most effective strategies for clean energy companies to build a highly-trained, skilled and diverse workforce,” said Richard Lawrence, who serves as Senior Director of Workforce and Industry Engagement at IREC. “IREC was pleased to work with the Solar Industry to develop these guidelines that provide solar companies, and their training and educational partners, with an industry standard that can align with Worker Training Programs.”

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