Share this article Share this article LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new program from the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) is putting former at-risk youth on a fast track to careers in one of the state's fastest growing industries. Energy efficiency is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States, currently employing more than 2.35 million Americans with more jobs being added each year. But despite this growth, more than 75% of employers report difficulty in recruiting qualified workers, due to a lack of experience, training, or technical skills. SoCalREN's Green Path Careers Program is designed to train former at-risk youth between the ages of 18 and 24 for an energy efficiency career. The Program is free to participants.