How CYES changed my interest in contributing to the environment

After working with Rising Sun’s California Youth Energy Services (CYES) program for over 3 years, I have contributed to our society in a vast way. This program constantly renovates its resource conservation measures. This year California Youth Energy Services concluded that installing LED lights is the best measure to ensure…

A LAWVELY DAY

The civic engagement trip to California’s State Capitol was a very educational and unique experience. The day was filled with touring the building and meeting influential California politicians. One of my favorite parts of the tour was being able to go inside the Assembly Chambers. I learn more about how…

Fourth Time’s a Charm

As a child, I always had an interest in science. I remember watching Animal Planet every night. I remember receiving many science books and a microscope at the age of seven. Science made me happy, but I had no idea what I wanted to do with it. California Youth Energy…

One Step Closer

When applying to Rising Sun, I did not imagine that I’d be learning more about one of my future aspirations let alone think I would be one step closer to my dream. My initial intention was to become an Energy Specialist and help my community by providing energy and water…

Day of Civic Engagement

This past week at Rising Sun has been very impactful for me. As we have been engaged in the political process at the local and state levels. My political engagement experience began at our Stockton office site. The mayor of Stockton, Michael Tubbs, visited us. It was a visit…

Path to Success with Rising Sun

A wonderful experience can change your life and it can make or break your future success. Currently, I am in the midst of experiencing a great summer. Rising Sun is an organization that helps the planet and Northern California communities. This program creates jobs that help young people like…

Why I returned to work for Rising Sun

As soon as I finished my job as an Energy Specialist (ES) last summer, I knew that I wanted to reapply for the Leader in Field Training (LIFT) position offered at Rising Sun. The LIFT position is a fantastic opportunity for returning Energy Specialists to grow within Rising Sun’s,…

The Future

By: DeMari Walker, A Leader In Field Training (LIFT) serving the Cities of Concord, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek On Friday, July 14th, Rising Sun’s Leader In Field Training (LIFT) members took a trip to San Francisco and went to Accenture. Accenture hosted a professional development training for us leaders…

Champion of Environmental Protection

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Gaining Confidence and Energy Efficiency Knowledge

Samantha Lopez – Energy Specialist Working for Rising Sun Energy Center has been a beneficial experience that not only has helped me, but others as well. Overall, my favorite part of this job was the learning opportunity. It gave me social and problem solving skills that I hadn’t…