Introduction to Industry: Green Energy Career Training Program

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The Green Energy Training Program provides approximately twelve (12) hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training each week for seven (7) weeks. Classes are small, allowing for hands-on support in the classroom, and to qualify, students must be at least 18 years of age. This course covers the in demand and growing job opportunities in Washington State that are part of the emerging Green Economy. Further research is being conducted to learn about the entry-level jobs in the growing green industries such as solar, battery storage, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) Technician roles and how those advancements impact the labor marketing and create career opportunities. Participants will be introduced to job functions along with the how to safely navigate changes in the industry and job site expectations. The course addresses the need for hands-on skill development through a series of lab sessions that students will be attending throughout the course.​

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,500.00

Total required fees

$252.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Tacoma

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

8 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

96

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

None

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

A large component of the class time is providing preparation for students to earn the Energy Industry Fundamentals 2.0 Certificate.

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.