A new weeklong program to train up to 20 people ages 18 to 24 to install solar panels is being initiated through the City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building’s workforce training program.

The OCWB is using a $20,000 grant secured by Bridging the Gap in Virginia, a nonprofit felon support group, through the Richmond City Health District.

The training will be held Monday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 22, at 900 E. Marshall St.

“This is an opportunity to provide a positive alternative,” said Richard Walker, founding chief executive officer of Bridging the Gap. “The purpose is to help people who are unemployed or underemployed find work in a fast-growing field. Participants do not have to have records, just a willingness to learn.”

Details: Mr. Walker at (804) 248-6756, or OWCB at (804) 646-6464.