Solar Training & Jobs for US Military Veterans | Construction Jobs in Santa Cruz | Solar Training Jobs

Michael Kissinger

Solar Training & Jobs for US Military Veterans

Posted on Oodle - Over 4 weeks ago

Company:: Swords To Plowshares

Location:: Santa Cruz, CA

Features & Description

US Military Veterans Jump Start Your Career With Swords to Plowshares PV Installer Training, NABCEP Certification and Employment

Our PV Installers Training and NABCEP Certification was designed by trade professionals to turn recently separated US Military Veterans [post 9-11] into entry level Solar Pros in a fast-effective learning environment. These intensive training programs are offered at California Community Colleges to help you enter into entry level positions which pay $32,100 to $40,000+ annually.

SOLAR TRAINING ORIENTATIONS:

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE Solar Career Programs for US Military Veterans - Start at 9:30-11:00 am - 401 Van Ness, Suite 302, San Francisco, Ca

Every Friday Morning Starting October 16, 2009 STP Offers Veterans A Free Solar Orientation until the below Programs are filled

San Jose City College: Solar Orientation Programs are scheduled on: November 16, 2009 -- at: 6: 30 pm

San Jose City College Room: TBA-Call for Information Seated is Limited- Only for US Military Veterans Separated After 9-11-01

Diablo Valley College: Solar Orientation Programs are scheduled for: January 4, 2010 -- at 6:30 pm

Diablo Valley College: Room: TBA- Call for Information Seated is Limited- Only for US Military Veterans Separated After 9-11-01

WHY SOLAR, WHY NOW?

“... [Obama] will invest $15 billion a year over the next decade in renewable energy, creating five million new, green jobs that pay well, can't be outsourced, and can help end our dependence on Middle East oil." -- The Wall Street Journal The ongoing financial crisis will not make a significant impact on the growth of the solar PV industry in the US - Bharat Book Bureau
03/19/09

US solar market hit third year of record growth in 2008, despite economic crisis- Alpha Global Investor 3/20/09

RECESSION PROOF JOBS:

1. Over 80,000 solar installations were completed in 2007

2. U.S. solar markets booming due to rising energy prices, strong consumer demand, and government sponsored financial incentives

3. California has a dominating 58% installation market share

4. In 2007 California began the 10-year, $3 billion California Solar Initiative, the largest part of which is consumer rebates

SOLAR TRAININGS COHORT TRAINING:

These are inactive solar installation local community college sites where you’ll get hands-on exercises exactly as you will experience them in the field. These courses were designed with the premise that the best way to learn is by doing. [60% Lab, 20% Instruction, 20% Classroom Exercises, 100% Exciting]

Employment available for all successful candidates!

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

PRE-ENROLLMENT REQUIRED

• The PV Solar and NABCEP Training Program at San Jose City College begin: January 19, 2010 to March 13, 2010.

• The PV Solar and NABCEP Training Program at Diablo College begins: February 16, 2010 to April 10, 2010

• The PV Solar and NABCEP Training Program at Laney College begins: March 16, 2010 to May 8, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: If one of our training sessions is full, ask about pre-registering for one of our other upcoming sessions.

Note: Subject to change. Contact us for updates if any.

FOR REGISTRATION-ENROLLMENT-MORE INFORMATION-CONTACT:

Michael Kissinger - Swords to Plowshares - Business Development Director- Phone 415-678-9965-Email: MJKKissinger@yahoo.com

Anthony J. Sordini - Swords to Plowshares – Project Coordinator – Phone 415-558-8870 - Ext 211- Email asordini@stp-sf.org.

Anthony Chandler- Swords to Plowshares - Project Outreach – Phone 415 - 558-8870 - Ext 202 - Email achandler@stp-sf.org.

This ad has been viewed 118 times.