VOICED: Renewable energy helps rehabilitate lives

VOICED: Renewable energy helps rehabilitate lives

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a solar panel installation apprenticeship program in Los Angeles aimed at helping ex-prisoners reintegrate into society by providing them with valuable skills. The program, run by Homeboy Industries, offers free training and pays apprentices $8 an hour. Despite their criminal pasts, participants are motivated to succeed, with some already employed. The high demand for skilled workers in the renewable energy sector offers hope for more job opportunities, supported by government initiatives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the apprenticeship program in Los Angeles?

To reduce the cost of solar panels

To provide free education to all citizens

To help former prisoners learn solar panel installation

To promote tourism in Los Angeles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who directs Homeboy Industries, the organization involved in the apprenticeship program?

A solar panel expert

A former prisoner

A Jesuit priest

A government official

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key factor that Homeboy Industries believes can prevent young people from getting into trouble?

Community service

Educational programs

Strict laws

Providing work opportunities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do the apprentices face despite their new skills?

Limited demand for solar panels

Employer biases due to their criminal past

Lack of job opportunities

High cost of training

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential hourly wage for apprentices who complete the program?

$27.00

$20.00

$15.00

$35.00