1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Solar Vocational Education and Training for our Servicemembers Act or the Solar VETS Act . 2. Solar workforce training course for members of the Armed Forces (a) Training course (1) In general The Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense, shall develop a training course for careers in solar-related occupations to be— (A) made available— (i) at military installations; and (ii) to eligible members of the Armed Forces; and (B) administered by institutions of higher education pursuant to an agreement with the Secretary. (2) Course components The training course shall include— (A) hands-on, in-person instruction with respect to solar-related occupations; (B) assistance with resume preparation; (C) assistance with job interview preparation; and (D) an examination that results in the receipt of an entry-level certification in solar installation (such as a certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners). (3) Fees or charges prohibited; reimbursement for examination costs (A) Fees or charges No fee or charge may be assessed to an eligible member of the Armed Forces in connection with the participation of the member in the training course. (B) Reimbursement The Secretary shall reimburse an eligible member of the Armed Forces for the costs of an examination described in paragraph (2)(D) incurred by the member. (b) Selection of participating military installations (1) In general The Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense, shall select military installations at which the training course will be offered to eligible members of the Armed Forces. (2) Considerations In selecting a military installation, the Secretary shall consider— (A) the average number of eligible members of the Armed Forces stationed at the military installation; (B) the solar market in the local community near the military installation, including the number of relevant employers and job opportunities