Check out our turbine power data. Click here Classes Meet Monday through Thursday 6-9:30pm or as scheduled September 2011 Start Schedule Registration Pam Ginn ginnp@uppervalleycc.org Cost Tuition &Fees: $10,000 Textbooks: $800 Contact Art Bowser, Program Coordinator Certified Post-Secondary Instructor email: bowsera@uppervalleycc.org Upper Valley Career Center Applied Technology Center 8901 Looney Road, Piqua, Ohio 45356
		Alternative Energy and GREEN Systems Management  Training for the future is right here right now in Piqua, Ohio. Upper Valley Career Center offers the only comprehensive Alternative Energy Career Technical Training program in the region!  "Green" happenings are designed to create opportunities and career pathways for students who want to prepare for jobs in an exciting new field. This PELL Grant fundable training options lasts just five quarters and will create exciting opportunities for men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division is now part of the University System of Ohio. Students can apply what they achieve here toward college credit if desired. Expertise in alternative energy will become the standard for building inspectors, contractors, builders, HVAC/R technicians, plumbers, grounds, facilities/plant maintenance and management.  Now is your chance to jump ahead of the competition! With twenty 35-hour modules you could be ready to go to work in just FIVE quarters, or continue your education with a year of college credit. Topics Professional Development Math Basic Electricity Energy Agencies and Infrastructure Environmental Science Overview/Atmosphere Environmental/Green Awareness Environmental Science/ Soil & Water Capturing the Sun: Solar Heat/Electricity LEED & Energy Star Rating System HVAC/R Basic Wind Power EPA Section 608 Certification Residential and Commercial Energy Audit Building Construction and Design System Design, Sizing, and Layout Geothermal Commercial Environmental Systems Residential Mechanical Ventilation Career Transitions Project Building Automation  Close to home.          Convenient.  Affordable.   Employment Data Energy Auditors - 13-1199.01 http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/13-1199.01 Geothermal Technicians - 49-9099.01  http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/49-9099.01 Wind Turbine Service Technicians - 49-9099.02 http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/49-9099.02

Participation Options
It may be possible to slot into an individual class module or topic to advance skills in just that area. This is a great option for companies hoping to advance the credentials of an existing work force or for individuals who require specific updates to enhance their current skills.

Employment Opportunities
In the foreseeable future it is anticipated that expertise in alternative energy will become the standard for building inspectors, contractors, builders, HVAC/R technicians, plumbers, grounds, facilities/plant managers and maintenance.

Cost/Tuition
$514.50 per each 35-Hour Module/20 Modules Total

Students apply what they learn in class. There is plenty of hands-on experience with the operating solar and wind equipment right on campus. Print Friendly Schedules Are Available Below                                         Alternative Energy & Green Systems Fall 2011 Start Similar Career Development Options Machine Trades