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Green Collar Careers Course Catalog

General Information

Developed as eight modules, each module contains ten mini-courses that take about 15 minutes each to review.  At the bottom of each page is a Search Tool designed to augment any additional subject learning relevant to that page.  Every student comes in with a different knowledge and interest base, so we encourage students to explore links to detailed information on the subjects they find most interesting or valuable.

If you're prospecting for a Green Collar job that requires a specific skill set, it is advisable to open the most applicable course and use the Search Tool for relevant information that will provide you with an edge over other applicants.

Module Descriptions

100 Series - Provides a basic overview on how to benefit from this program.  Beginning with an introduction to the program and a high level view of the projected growth in the Green Industries, the range of career opportunities are discussed along with the options to explore opening your own ground floor business.

200 Series - Provides an explanation of the key conservation elements impacting Demand Management.  Green Collar job growth began ramp in Demand Management nearly a decade ago lacking visibility to the career seeker.

300 Series - Provides a range of renewable energy systems that are growing at an increasing rate.  There is just enough technical information to give a reasonable understanding of how each system works, but not so much to be overwhelming.  Using the Search Tools will allow the student to access any detailed information they desire.

400 Series - Provides the required components and system considerations to design a Solar Thermal Collector system for heating purposes.

500 Series - Provides the required components and system considerations to design a Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) system for electricity generation.  Explains the basics for both Grid-Tied and Battery back up systems and where to get detailed information for connecting to the local utility.

600 Series - Provides the required components and system considerations to design a Wind Turbine system for electricity generation.