The world of solar energy is rising so fast and at the same time the market also need persons that have knowledge in the sector of renewable energies. For the student of professional schools(VET), this creates a good opportunity to let them learn useful skills and to be part of global transformation to clean and sustainable energies.
But how is possible to transform a student from a classroom to be ready for the labor market in VET? We can do that from the stories of successful persons, we can understand better the impact that education have for solar energy in their careers and how i gives the opportunity to find a job in a sector that is always evolving.
Connection of Education with the needs of Labour market
The VET Education in solar energy is based on the idea that every student must got not only thersitical knowledge but also to be ready to work right after his graduation. Some words of successful students after they become workers are “ The practical experience I gained through the program was crucial for me”, he says “I didn’t just stick to theoretical knowledge but i worked on real solar panels and participated in installations. This game me confidence to start working on projects immediately after graduation.” The experience shows how important is to combine theory and practice in education of VET students, giving them tools to respond to the needs of the market.
Gab between skills and needs of the sector
Solar energy is an ever-growing sector and to meet its needs, it requires people with specific skills. VET vocational schools play a crucial role in filling this gab, offering education for all the sides.
A student from rural area found an opportunity to train in solar energy sector through a VET programmed and is now working in an innovative solar energy business. “ The programmed opened me up to a whole new world”. “I was learning about solar technologies and system installation and it helped me get a job in the solar energy sector.”
This shows us how a training program can give us opportunities in solar energy in any area in in a rural area which have less resources and is giving them the chance to enter a field that has a direct link to green development and the future of energy.
Bringing Innovation Through Different Visual Angles
Solar energy doesn’t have to do only for the electricians and the technicians. Today we need people with different talents for this sector: we can work in solar energy with people that have graduated from software development department to the people that have graduated from a department of planning and communication. This means that students that are from different sectors can also give a lot to the solar energy sector.
For example somebody that has graduated from software department and get in the VET program is working with solar energy and there he learn how to combine his knowledge of software to the programming and technology of solar systems. Now he is working in a team which builds smart systems to monitor and improve the performance of solar panels. That shows us that the knowledge in something can help us in everything and it is required. When different people are working together with different ideas they can find solutions in a sector and it is easier to go forward.
Careers with meaningful future
The solar systems sector can give you a lot of money but expect the money students also can work for a reason that help the entire world! A student that has graduated from the VET program is now working in a team and she is helping schools and houses to install solar systems and she said that “I feel proud that my job makes the difference”. Also “Is not just a simple salary, is the feeling to help people and the environment at the same time”.
A Future Full of Light
Students that are following the path of professional education in the sector of solar energy they have a lot of options. With the right support and education they can find good jobs, to create their own businesses or to bring new ideas in this sector. The innovation, the technology and green energy are together and new people are going actually to make the difference.