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February 07, 2012
Green Jobs Training Come to Southern Illinois
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Aur Beck
618-893-1717 ; tech@aessolar.com
Aur Beck
618-893-1717 ; tech@aessolar.com
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"Green Jobs" Training Comes to Southern Illinois
02/06/11
Carterville, IL -- John A. Logan College, in cooperation with Aur Beck of Advanced Energy Solutions, is now offering a series of courses that provide training to prepare the people of Southern Illinois for the "Green Jobs" market. The Continuing Education Department is once again pleased to offer Solar Knowledge and Installation Courses at the College! These courses are designed for those looking to increase their employability skills in the workforce or for those just wanting to enhance their "reservoir of knowledge". John A. Logan College is one of few institutions in the Midwest which is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practicioners (NABCEP) to offer PV Certificate of Knowledge testing. We have several courses this spring including Solar Knowledge for Beginners, a one day introductory type course (February 25 and April 28). Our more advanced courses-Solar Electric Design and Installation (Levels I and II) and Solar Electric (ADV) will be offered later this spring. We are now offering a NABCEP prep workshop to help prepare students for the NABCEP exam.
"Solar Knowledge For Beginners," a course offered on both February 25 and April 28 (both Saturdays), offers classroom and hands-on instruction in the basics of working with photovoltaics and other renewable energy technologies. This course provides general information on the industry and also serves as a prerequisite for future courses.
"Solar Electric Design and Installation," a course which runs from March 12 through March 16, is an introduction to the design principles and practices of the photovoltaic industry. This week-long course is primarily intended for those with construction and construction management backgrounds who seek to become skilled photovoltaic installers, electricians, or designers. This course will be followed by a second course from May 21st through May 25th that offers advanced, detailed instruction in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems, including hands-on practical experience. Those who successfully complete this course will have the knowledge and skill sets required for entry level positions within the renewable energy industry. The final exam for this course will be a nationally-recognized exam for renewable energy professionals.
The current economic recession has left Southern Illinois with workers of various trades and skill levels looking for new forms of employment. The "Green Jobs" market -- solar energy, wind power, energy efficiency, ecological farming, and related fields -- offers new opportunities to workers who have been left behind by the recession. However, many of these jobs require new or additional training. The "Solar Knowledge For Beginners" and "Solar Electric Design and Installation" courses provide such training for workers interested in entering the photovoltaic industry or homeowners interested in having a good knowledge before they install solar.
For more information on this course, contact instructor Aur Beck at (618) 893-1717 or John A. Logan College's Department of Continuing Education at (618) 457-7676 extension 8248.
Contact: Aur Beck
618-893-1717
tech@aessolar.com
### For more detailed information, please click here Solar Installation/Knowledge Classes.
"Green Jobs" Training Comes to Southern Illinois
02/06/11
Carterville, IL -- John A. Logan College, in cooperation with Aur Beck of Advanced Energy Solutions, is now offering a series of courses that provide training to prepare the people of Southern Illinois for the "Green Jobs" market. The Continuing Education Department is once again pleased to offer Solar Knowledge and Installation Courses at the College! These courses are designed for those looking to increase their employability skills in the workforce or for those just wanting to enhance their "reservoir of knowledge". John A. Logan College is one of few institutions in the Midwest which is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practicioners (NABCEP) to offer PV Certificate of Knowledge testing. We have several courses this spring including Solar Knowledge for Beginners, a one day introductory type course (February 25 and April 28). Our more advanced courses-Solar Electric Design and Installation (Levels I and II) and Solar Electric (ADV) will be offered later this spring. We are now offering a NABCEP prep workshop to help prepare students for the NABCEP exam.
"Solar Knowledge For Beginners," a course offered on both February 25 and April 28 (both Saturdays), offers classroom and hands-on instruction in the basics of working with photovoltaics and other renewable energy technologies. This course provides general information on the industry and also serves as a prerequisite for future courses.
"Solar Electric Design and Installation," a course which runs from March 12 through March 16, is an introduction to the design principles and practices of the photovoltaic industry. This week-long course is primarily intended for those with construction and construction management backgrounds who seek to become skilled photovoltaic installers, electricians, or designers. This course will be followed by a second course from May 21st through May 25th that offers advanced, detailed instruction in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems, including hands-on practical experience. Those who successfully complete this course will have the knowledge and skill sets required for entry level positions within the renewable energy industry. The final exam for this course will be a nationally-recognized exam for renewable energy professionals.
The current economic recession has left Southern Illinois with workers of various trades and skill levels looking for new forms of employment. The "Green Jobs" market -- solar energy, wind power, energy efficiency, ecological farming, and related fields -- offers new opportunities to workers who have been left behind by the recession. However, many of these jobs require new or additional training. The "Solar Knowledge For Beginners" and "Solar Electric Design and Installation" courses provide such training for workers interested in entering the photovoltaic industry or homeowners interested in having a good knowledge before they install solar.
For more information on this course, contact instructor Aur Beck at (618) 893-1717 or John A. Logan College's Department of Continuing Education at (618) 457-7676 extension 8248.
Contact: Aur Beck
618-893-1717
tech@aessolar.com
### For more detailed information, please click here Solar Installation/Knowledge Classes.
