Elevate, in partnership with Cultivate Collective, Sesenergi Eco Solutions, and Priority Consulting & Services, celebrated the graduation of seven young adults from its inaugural Young Adult Clean Energy Training Program. The ten-week program equipped graduates aged 18-24 from Chicago’s Southwest Side with the skills they need to succeed in the solar industry by pairing a robust training curriculum with personalized case management and holistic support. In addition to gaining technical expertise and industry-recognized credentials, the graduates developed communication and problem-solving skills that will contribute to their long-term success as professionals. The fall 2025 cohort was hosted at the educational non-profit Cultivate Collective’s 6-acre site in their state-of-the-art geodesic domes, with immersive hands-on learning led by experts in an environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration.

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