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In acknowledgement of the 10th anniversary of Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors list, the editorial team proudly recognizes four individuals for Top Solar Champions awards<\/a>. These special awards highlight four individuals working at Top Solar Contractor companies who have gone the extra mile in their jobs and solar advocacy efforts.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The 2021 Top Solar Changemaker <\/strong>award-winner is Kate Gold, director of community engagement at Solar Landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Talking about diversity and inclusion in the solar industry is a good start, but the 2021 Top Solar Changemaker is actively bringing underserved communities into the green economy.<\/p>\n

Kate Gold\u2019s mission as director of community engagement at Solar Landscape is to train and develop the future renewable energy workforce in New Jersey. She has helped the company partner with nonprofits including the Jewish Renaissance Foundation, the Hispanic Family Center of Southern Jersey and Interfaith Neighbors to offer in-person solar job training for local residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cKate\u2019s impact on New Jersey\u2019s landscape for solar energy employment and workforce development is a testament to her hard work and dedication to providing opportunities for others. Kate is a force in New Jersey and is most deserving of this recognition.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013 Kevin Dunshee, chief commercial officer, Solar Landscape<\/em><\/div>\n

When the pandemic started, Gold had to change plans to keep pushing forward. She formed a partnership with Edison Job Corps to provide its students with remote solar installation training, and also collaborated with local colleges to offer free remote NABCEP training. Solar Landscape successfully trained more than 100 students during the pandemic and was even able to employ some of them on its construction and development teams. One graduate introduced Gov. Phil Murphy<\/a> at the Solar Landscape\u2019s ribbon-cutting for the state\u2019s first community solar project in January 2021.<\/p>\n

Gold\u2019s workforce development leadership then led to yet another partnership, this time with roofing manufacturer GAF. Solar Landscape is now working with the manufacturer to provide free commercial roofing and solar installation training in historically marginalized communities across New Jersey. She also created additional internal programs to train high school students and mentor newly trained employees to give them the tools they need to succeed.<\/p>\n

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The <\/strong><\/em>Solar Power World<\/strong> Top Solar Contractors awards program is part of our annual Top Solar Contractors list.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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