SUFFERN--Thinking about a new 'green' career? Curious about renewable energy? The SUNY Rockland Clean Energy Technology Training Open House will be held Tuesday, March 16 from 6 to 8 pm at Rockland County Community College.
The event will be held in the Ellipse Room, on the first floor of the New Technology Building at Rockland County Community College, located at 145 College Rd., Suffern, NY 10901.
Isn't it time for you or someone you love to begin learning new skills in the "green" energy technologies? Orientation sessions for the Clean Energy Technology Training courses are getting under way this Spring. This open house will review the course offerings for Spring and what you'll need to know to sign up.
Barbara Reer, program manager, Clean Energy Technology Training, Continuing and Professional Education, SUNY Ulster, will be on hand to answer questions about course prerequisites, costs, materials, and other class details.
Pat Courtney Strong, of Mid-Hudson Energy $mart, will provide an overview of NYSERDA's incentives to building owners for renewable energy.
Melissa Everett, executive director of Sustainable Hudson Valley and author of the award-winning Making a Living While Making a Difference, will describe services at the new CETT Resource Center, and offer brief one-on-one support for job-changers wanting to explore ways to bring their values into the workplace.
James Albert, founder and President of ISI Solar, a Rockland based firm that designs and installs solar electric and solar thermal energy systems. Albert earned his Associates Degree from RCC in Electrical Technology and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Technology in 1988. Albert is NABCEP certified and has over 7 years experience designing and installing photovoltaic systems for both residential and commercial sectors.
With funding assistance from the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, CETT is fulfilling demand in the Hudson Valley for training and re-tooling our workforce. The consortium consists of five community colleges from the Mid-Hudson Valley: Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Rockland, coordinated by SUNY Ulster's Continuing Education and Public Programs.
Clean, renewable sources of power--solar, wind and geothermal--are transforming the energy landscape. They provide hope for both the economy and the environment. New types of work are or will be opening up in job categories as diverse as building energy analyst, insulation contractor, heating/cooling technician, electrician, lighting designer, architect, transportation planner, vehicle mechanic, engineer, green roof installer or by bringing your skills in finance, marketing, management or support services to the clean energy companies of the Hudson Valley.
Source: Mid-Hudson Energy $mart
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