Women in Solar Energy (WISE) was started in 2011 by solar industry veteran Kristen Nicole who witnessed first-hand the impact of a lack of diversity in the solar energy industry. After working closely at the intersection of the utility, financial and construction industries and seeing how the confluence of the cultures of these industries impacted the overall solar industry culture, Kristen saw a gap between the environmentally-driven solar industry she joined years earlier and the industry of today. Her female colleagues seemed to be dropping out of the industry in search for more supportive career environments, so she decided to take action. The solar industry in the United States supports over 174,000 workers in all 50 states and is creating jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than employment growth in the overall economy. When we look at the cost of not including 50% of the US workforce, it's a serious opportunity cost. It’s time for us all to step up and take responsibility to create an industry that supports long-term and challenging career opportunities for women and minorities, one that fuels our passions and is the foundation for our livelihoods for years to come. We would like to see an industry that is accessible to new comers and supportive of our existing labor force. Women in Solar Energy is the networking center point of the solar energy industry, united towards a common goal of advancing women in all aspects of the solar energy industry and promoting diversity and forward thinking business practices in our community. We do this through funding, capacity building, advocacy, strategic partnerships, networking and events. WISE was founded on the idea that the collective power of the female community is massive, and if we can all work together, the end result can be revolutionary.
To learn more about W.I.S.E., please visit their website.
Women in Solar Energy (WISE) was started in 2011 by solar industry veteran Kristen Nicole who witnessed first-hand the impact of a lack of diversity in the solar energy industry. After working closely at the intersection of the utility, financial and construction industries and seeing how the confluence of the cultures of these industries impacted the overall solar industry culture, Kristen saw a gap between the environmentally-driven solar industry she joined years earlier and the industry of today. Her female colleagues seemed to be dropping out of the industry in search for more supportive career environments, so she decided to take action. The solar industry in the United States supports over 174,000 workers in all 50 states and is creating jobs at a rate nearly 20 times faster than employment growth in the overall economy. When we look at the cost of not including 50% of the US workforce, it's a serious opportunity cost. It’s time for us all to step up and take responsibility to create an industry that supports long-term and challenging career opportunities for women and minorities, one that fuels our passions and is the foundation for our livelihoods for years to come. We would like to see an industry that is accessible to new comers and supportive of our existing labor force. Women in Solar Energy is the networking center point of the solar energy industry, united towards a common goal of advancing women in all aspects of the solar energy industry and promoting diversity and forward thinking business practices in our community. We do this through funding, capacity building, advocacy, strategic partnerships, networking and events. WISE was founded on the idea that the collective power of the female community is massive, and if we can all work together, the end result can be revolutionary.
To learn more about W.I.S.E., please visit their website.