#NationWISE (Women in Solar Energy)

Join the #NationWISE Multi-City Round Table

Women in Solar Energy (WISE) is hosting a nationwide roundtable on Tuesday, 2/24. Be part of the movement to foster a better female workforce for clean energy and network with others in the growing solar industry.

Native’s Cathy Redson joins execs from SunPower, Public Citizen and others in the industry to share stories and advice during a historic multi-city round table on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

1. Are men invited?
Yes! We’d love to have representation from all folks in the industry. It would be especially helpful if female (or male!) heads of companies could attend to be a part of the discussion and learn what women want out of a workplace.

2. What is the purpose of the event?
Our goal is to discuss stories of women in different areas of the solar industry to show our diverse career paths and experiences and to prompt open discussion about female-friendly work environments. We will have canned questions and other resources to focus the discussions and receive feedback (on the industry, on WISE, on life…). WISE is hoping to use this discussion to base-line our “best practices” that solar companies can adopt for HR guidelines, female recruitment, and opportunities for women to excel in the solar energy industry.

3. Can non-members attend the event?
Yes! The more the merrier. If you have someone that you think would like to join the industry, please invite her (or him)! If you know someone who is in another energy industry, invite her! If you have friends who care about professional women, invite them!

4. Do we have a structure for the event?
Yes! We celebrate diversity at WISE and each city is bringing their local flavor, however we have provided each city host with guidelines, a rough agenda and timeline for how the night should run.