Those taking the training say it's helping them get back on their feet. And, it's being used to give back to the veteran community.
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Part of their training included installing solar power to veterans living at Potter's lane, a housing project for veterans in Orange County.
The project was built by American Family Housing, a nonprofit that helps low-income families and vets find permanent housing.
"You give people a chance to take responsibility for their lives, to have a key to their own apartment, a place they can sleep," said AFH's Milo Peinemann.
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Before starting the training, Steven Passmore said he wasn't able to pay rent and became homeless.
He said he's not only learning about solar installation, but also about team-building.
"I hope to use that and apply that to future endeavors," said Passmore.