AVs and Designees certified as Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs), AVs designated as Small and Emerging Businesses, and/or businesses that are minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or disability-owned are encouraged to register as mentees through the Mentee Registration form on the Mentorship Program Page. Mentees are expected to attend eight 75-minute, virtual trainings, held on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. CPT between January 13 and March 3, 2027, and are encouraged to attend an in-person networking event to be hosted on March 4, 2027. The Mentorship Program is also seeking mentor applications, through the Mentor Registration form on the Mentorship Program Page, from experienced AVs and Designees, including those certified as EECs, willing to share insights into Program and solar industry-related topics with mentees.