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Drake State, in partnership with The Renewable Energy Institute of North Alabama, a consortium of industry and educational partners, is committed to providing quality training by local professionals trained and certified in renewable energy curriculum. The courses are designed to prepare participants for certification by national certifying boards.  Drake State will also issue certificates of completion for each of these classes and provide information on careers in renewable energy in north Alabama.

Through a State Energy Sector Grant awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).  Drake State has been approved to train 200 technicians on selected areas of renewable energy system installation and maintenance over the next year.

The training has four options for prospective trainees: (1) Energy efficiencies: definitions, standards, measurements, and practices; (2) Geothermal Systems Installation and Maintenance; Solar Hot Water Heater Systems Installation and Maintenance; Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Maintenance.  The training course in each area varies in length ranging from eight hours to forty hours.
 
These courses are designed to prepare trainees completing the Solar Thermal Installation and Maintenance Training to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) Solar Thermal Installer Certification examination. Trainees completing the Solar PV Installation and Maintenance Training receive preparation to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) PV Installer Certification examination.
 
The training will be provided by local professionals trained and certified in renewable energy curriculum. Drake State will also issue certificates of completion for each of these classes and provide information on careers in renewable energy in north Alabama.

The courses outlined are offered to the general public but are also incorporated into the appropriate degree programs at Drake State. 

Course dates:

1) Sept. 26 - Oct. 20     2) Oct. 24 - Nov. 18     3) Nov. 28 - Dec. 22      4) Jan. 9 - Feb. 2      5) Feb. 6 - Mar. 1

6) Mar. 5 - Mar. 29        7)Apr. 2 - Apr. 26        8) Apr. 30 - May 24       9) Jun. 4 - Jun. 28    10) July 9 - Aug. 2

Training fees and certification examination fees may be covered for those who qualify under guidelines set forth by the US Department of Labor.

For more information contact Ricky Willingham, Director of Workforce Development at 256.551.5219.