Photovoltaic (PV) Design and Installation Training

HELP-New Mexico, Inc., Workforce Development Division

HELP-New Mexico, Inc. (HELP-NM) is opening opportunities for 40 hour in-class and hands-on installation training, designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to be successful in an entry level position as a Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Installer. All costs associated with the training will be covered for eligible participants by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus funding. Participants will receive classroom and hands-on training in the basics of installation of Solar Electricity Panels, thus developing the skills to find employment in the emerging PV installation market. Students who complete the 5 day program will receive a certificate of completion.

The class may be held over two weekends, (Sat-Sun of week one, and Fri-Sat-Sun of week two) with classroom instruction taking place the first weekend and the practical portion (installation) taking place on the three days of the following weekend or in a one week period. Locations for the specialized solar training class sites are: Santa Fe, Española, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Las Cruces and Las Vegas NM.  Classes will be limited by size, so early registration is encouraged.

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May 2009.... 

HELP - New Mexico is proud to have been recognized by Hispanic Business Magazine as 1 of the top 25 Nonprofit Organizations in the United Sates for 2009.

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Hispanic Business' 2009 Top Nonprofit Organizations

The following article appeared in the November 2008 edition of Albuquerque the Magazine:

With a staff of 220 and 35 offices statewide, HELP-NM, Inc. has provided services for more than 800,000 individuals since their inception in 1965. As a faith-based community organization which works to strengthen families through home-based educational programs and initiatives, they serve members in the community from the youngest to the elderly.  In fact, the organization and its spin-off organizations have a combined net effect of $80 million in combined budgets, according to John Martinez, executive director.

HELP-NM, Inc. programs include low-income energy assistance, Individual Development Accounts (IDA) that promote financial literacy, a food program, and sponsorship of the Gordon Bernell Charter School, which offers high school education at the Bernalillo County Detention Center (among other sponorships).  HELP-NM, Inc. is also the largest funded agency for Head Start and pre-kindergarten programs in the state.  "We're the largest provider in the state for workforce training and placement for adults and youth," Martinez says.  He adds that the agency also offers assistance to smaller non-profits across the state including one group that's planning to provide transitional housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, and another that's providing information and training on recognized victims of human trafficking.

"We truly are our brothers' and sisters' keeper", Martinez says.  "HELP-NM has active leadership and a strategic belief we are 'moving the mountain' in our state and our clients are moving their own mountains in their own life with our support.  265-3717, www.helpnm.com