First Eligible Green Training Provider for Wind Energy Technician Education
Airstreams Renewables, Inc. (ARI) recently received notification from state that its wind technician program has been approved under the Work Force Investment act through the Employment Development Department as a California state-approved Eligible Training Provider. “We are very excited to have become the first wind energy training program in California recognized by the state as an Eligible Training Provider”, says Lisa Gilbert, VP of Academic Affairs. “After nearly 6 months working with local Kern County Work Force Investment Act administrators, our program becomes one of the first programs approved in nearly 2 years which will open up new opportunities for people seeking skills training”.
The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which superseded the Job Training Partnership Act, offers a workforce development activities through statewide and local organizations. Available workforce development activities provided in local communities can benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers. For more information about California’s Eligible Training Provider List visit:
http://etpl.edd.ca.gov/WiaEtplTP.asp?Pg=0&txtProvr=&cboCnty=15-KERN
| Airstreams Renewables, Inc. (ARI) wind technician training programs are designed to transfer the knowledge we have gained from over 200 years of combined experience in the wind and renewable energy industry to our students through safety-focused and skill-based programs. The ARI programs are specifically designed to provide the necessary skills in wind safety training, wind technical training and other aspects of wind training and renewable energy training to enhance your knowledge and help launch your renewable energy career.
At ARI, our work training programs are designed to ensure that you and your employees are properly trained in all recommended wind energy safety and technical areas. Their industry experts have refined the program to focus on the core aspects needed to start your career in the renewable energy sector: •Safety focused and designed subject matter •Training facilities that provide hands on training designed to connect the theory to the equipment •Expert instruction given by staff with direct experience in the renewable energy sector •Courses designed to train you on what you need to be successful in the renewable energy job market •Student Services with career and industry connections to help in your new career search An ARI certificate ensures that the holder has consistently met or exceeded the necessary requirements for successful employment within the renewable energy industry. As a California Approved Training Provider these programs are tried and tested, validated through partnerships with Colleges, Industry leaders and Military training transition experts. Contact their student services experts to see how Airstreams can be a part of your greener future. |
Airstreams Renewables Inc. (ARI) was established in Tehachapi, California in 2003, and currently offers educational programs taught by industry experts with over 200 years of combined experience in the wind and renewable energy industry. ARI was responsible for the development of California’s first comprehensive entry level, modular wind technician training program for the Community College system in California. |
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Posted by Tracey A. Smith
on Jan 20 2010. Filed under College, Energy Tech, Re-education, Wind Energy Companies.
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