The Source – Bend, Oregon
Bend's Daily Independent Voice
Explore a career in solar energy and get paid to learn!
Interested in solar energy or exploring a career in the growing solar industry? Join COCC and the Oregon Solar Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) for a free, two-day introductory training covering the fundamentals of solar panel installation.
Learn from experienced instructors about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including installation safety, system components, roof layouts, wiring, electrical testing and career opportunities in the solar industry.
There’s no cost to participate, and attendees will receive a stipend based on their attendance. Stipends will be mailed after the training. Lunch is also provided both days.
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COCC Bend Campus, Cascades Hall
FREE
Eligibility: Ages 18 and older. Registration is required.
This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team.
We’re stronger together! Become a Source member and help us empower the community through impactful, local news. Your support makes a difference! 
Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
by The Source Staff, The Source – Bend, Oregon
October 23, 2026
Your email address will not be published.
Wake up seven days a week with the Cascades Reader. Get local news, event information, podcasts, discounts and more. Sign up now!
Sign in by entering the code we sent to , or clicking the magic link in the email.
By registering, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%.
Get the best of The Source – Bend, Oregon directly in your email inbox.
Sending to:
