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CAREER & EMPLOYMENT
Build Your Career in Construction
San Diego Unified School District requires 3% Disabled Veteran Business (DVB) participation on all publicly bid construction contracts
3% DVB participation required "Good Faith Effort" no longer applies Contracts primed by DVBs meet the requirement by default State of California certifications are required for DVBEs Federal verification letters are required for SDVOSBs
The DVBE requirement can be met through participation of contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and equipment providers
For assistance finding Disabled Veteran Business contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and equipment providers, and/or confirming DVBE/SDVOSB status, contact the following: San Diego Unified Business Outreach Alma D. Bauelos [email protected] Veterans In Business (VIB) Network www.vibnetwork.org U.S. Veteran Business Alliance (USVBA) www.gousvba.org
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s the United States is improving efforts to be more eco-friendly in operations and energy, the solar industry has become one of the fastest growing sectors of the construction industry. Thus, the solar industry is one of the fastest growing job markets in construction. Over the last 10 years, the solar industry has grown by almost 50 percent and accounts for 43 percent of all new electricity-generating devices in the United States. Veterans hold the perfect skillset for the construction industry, already understanding the importance of leadership, teamwork, persistence and adaptability. If youre considering a career in construction in a stable, flourishing field, the solar industry might be for you. Check out some of the top jobs in the industry:
Semiconductor Processors
Semiconductor processors are workers who oversee the manufacturing process of solar cells.
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