HOUSTON, April 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Energy Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: OEG) ("Orbital"), today announced that its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Orbital Solar Services ("OSS") rolled out the inaugural
trainees of their newly created Unbound Horizons program at two
Lightsource bp projects sites – Black Bear Solar in Alabama and Conway
Solar at Happy in Arkansas.
Orbital is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
contractor for both projects.
"As we develop solar projects across America, we look for
partners who are helping further diversity, equity, inclusion and
justice across the solar industry," said Kevin Smith CEO of the
Americas for Lightsource bp. "We applaud OSS for launching their
Unbound Horizons program, another step forward in an equitable
transition to a world powered by clean energy that benefits
everyone."
The Unbound Horizons program was proudly started in 2021 by
Orbital Energy Group and its subsidiaries to provide opportunities
for disadvantaged people to pursue careers in the solar industry.
OEG's goal is to bridge equity gaps between the solar industry and
the communities in which it works by reaching out to recent high
school graduates, veterans and formerly incarcerated people.
"OSS/UH has given me a good idea about what my career path can
and will look like," said Isaac
Fortier, one of the trainees working on the Black Bear site.
"The time and experience working with people in different positions
in the field, as well as the office, has taught me a lot about what
I'm good at and enjoy."
Thanks to all major partners such as Array Technologies,
Nextracker, and others who have supported our trainees thus far,
OEG was able to create Unbound Horizons and make a difference
through diversity – both in our communities and in our
industry.
"As a company firmly focused on environmental and social
initiatives, we believe the renewable energy sector, especially
solar energy, opens doors to important job opportunities.," said
Erica Brinker, Array Chief
Commercial Officer and Head of ESG. "Unbound Horizons taps talent
in our communities and equips workers with hands-on skills to
launch rewarding careers in green energy. We are grateful to be
engaged in this vital training program."
"The OSS program, Unbound Horizons, and others like it, help
bridge gaps to diverse communities of people where the talent is
often untapped or where there have been barriers to access," said
Tandalea Mercer, Nextracker's Director of Diversity, Culture &
Inclusion. "Sometimes, equity means access to opportunities
and we are pleased to be a part of a program where we can help find
solutions to our industry challenge to find diverse talent."
Valuable insights into potential career opportunities are gained
while learning life skills, inter-personal skills, basic
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach
Training Program safety skills, and various technical skills
related to low to medium voltage solar power generation projects.
Mentorship is a key component of the Unbound Horizons outreach
program. Each participant is assigned a mentor to help personalize
the experience for the trainees, by addressing concerns in
one-on-one discussions and providing guidance and direction for the
participant throughout the learning experience. At the end of their
journey with Unbound Horizons, the trainees will receive an OSHA
certification as well as a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
blue card and career path for their future endeavors in the
industry.
"The Unbound Horizons program demonstrates OEG's commitment to
extend equal employment opportunities to disadvantaged individuals
interested in pursuing careers in the renewable industry and, more
importantly, to give those individuals the opportunity to achieve
goals and accomplish successes that they might not have otherwise
experienced," said Jim O'Neil,
Orbital Energy Group's vice-chairman and CEO.
For more information on Unbound Horizons, please visit:
https://orbitalsolar.com/unboundhorizons/
About Orbital Energy Group
Orbital Energy Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: OEG) is a diversified infrastructure services platform,
providing engineering, design, construction, and maintenance
services to customers in the electric power, telecommunications,
and renewable industries.
Orbital Energy Group is dedicated to maximizing shareholder
value, by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, building
a diverse workforce and making a positive difference in the lives
of our employees and the communities in which we operate, and
contributing to reducing the carbon footprint through the services
we provide.
For more information please visit:
www.orbitalenergygroup.com
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factors set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, including,
without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2020, its periodic
reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed in
2020 and 2021, as well as the risks identified in the shelf
registration statement and the prospectus supplement relating to
the offering. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date of this press release. Orbital undertakes no
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whether as a result of new information, future events or
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Investor Relations:
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John Beisler or Steven Hooser
817-310-8776
investors@orbitalenergygroup.com
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