Originally Published on NYTV
Our Blanchard Road project has 30 positions open for locals looking for work on a solar project. On Tuesday, November 20, there will be a recruiting session at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Nationwide, there are over 242,000 jobs in 50 states that help to provide clean energy according to a 2018 Solar Jobs Census. In New York State, there are over 9,000 solar jobs with a growth rate of 8% in 2018.
| Female | 26.1% |
| White | 76.3% |
| Latino or Hispanic | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6.3% |
| Am. Indian or Alaskan | 1.3% |
| Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
Located across the State, the five projects: Pulaski, Main Street, Robinson Road, Church A, and Wayside Drive support broad consumer access to solar-powered electricity generation through the NYSERDA VDER program.
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