Green Union Jobs

Jamaris Sorrells (18 years old) grew up in Dove Springs in South Austin where he experienced the aftermath of the deadly Halloween floods in his low-income housing community. In June, he will earn his high school diploma and stays as busy as possible working with his hands. Jamaris received his solar installer qualification and will soon enter the 2nd year apprenticeship program with the carpenters union. He values the wellbeing of his family and community and wants to help them by doing what he loves, which is his job.

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Ethan Ham has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science which paved the way for his fifteen years of work experience in urban planning with State of Texas agencies. His entrepreneurial projects in artistic craft carpentry and sales led to self-employment during the last three years. Ethan plans to apply the skills gained from these fields and the Solar and Carpentry training program into a career in renewable energy projects and carpentry.

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