Florida Energy Workforce Consortium Meeting

Cocoa

June 15, 2010

Colleen McCann Kettles, Director

Banner Center for Alternative Energy

Florida Solar Energy CenterWorkforce Development Programs

FSEC’s Solar Training Resources

» Florida Solar Energy Center CED

» Banner Center for Alternative Energy

» Alternative Energy Training Providers

» US DOE Regional Solar Installer Training

Florida Solar Energy Center

» Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to serve as the state’s energy research institute

» The primary mission of the center is to conduct research, test and certify solar systems and develop education programs

» Through the Center’s efforts, thousands have been trained in solar system installation since the 1970s

Florida Solar Energy Center

Solar Water Heating Workshop

» Objective: intensive training for solar water and pool heating technologies

» Covers design, installation, troubleshooting, residential and commercial systems

» Offered: Quarterly

Florida Solar Energy Center

Photovoltaics (Solar Electric) Workshop

» Objective: Intensive course for design and installation of Photovoltaic technologies, including service and maintenance.

» Offered: Monthly. Enrollment is restricted to 25 students to assure a quality experience in both classroom and laboratory sessions.

Alternative Energy Banner Center

» Created by Workforce Florida in 2008

» Industry driven education, training and employment opportunities

» Focus is on solar electric and thermal technologies

» Extend education through “Train the Trainer” program

» Student instruction at the local level

Alternative Energy Banner Center

2008-9 four training partners:

» Tallahassee Community College

» Brevard Community College

» Broward College

» Westside Technical School

Additional program participants:

» Brevard Work Force Development Board

» Florida Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (FlaSEREF)

Alternative Energy Banner Center

» Program renewed early 2010

» Uniform curriculum, materials and credentials

» On the job training through apprenticeships and internships

» Develop program sustainability

» Increase training provider network

» Strengthen industry participation

Alternative Energy Banner Center

Train the Trainer Course: Experience includes bothclassroom training and hands-on laboratory modules

Alternative Energy Banner Center Training Providers

Brevard Community College

Broward College

Broward Schools

Building Officials Association of Florida

Central Florida Electrical JATC

College of Central Florida

Contractors Institute

Construction Banner Center

Florida Keys Community College

Florida Solar Energy Center

Island Coast High School

Lely High School

Loften High School

Northwest Support Services

Miami Dade College

Palm Beach Community College

Pinellas Technical Education Centers

Santa Fe College

State College of Florida

Tallahassee Community College

Valencia Community College

Westside Tech

DOE Solar Installer Instructor Training - Southeast Network

» Awarded October 2009

» Five year effort

» Part of national network

» Partner states and territories in Southeast

DOE Solar Installer Instructor Training - Southeast Network

Eight Training Partners:

» Alabama

» Arkansas

» Florida

» Georgia

» Louisiana

» Mississippi

» Puerto Rico

» U.S. Virgin Islands

DOE Solar Installer Instructor Training - Southeast Network

Modeled on the Banner Center Concept

» Establish Advisory Board

» Develop Curriculum

» Develop Lab Training Procedures

» Train-the-Trainer

» Train Students at Regional Sites

» Develop Portable Training Equipment

Additional Training Resources at FSEC

» Weatherization

» Energy Gauge (Home Energy Rating)

» Green Building Certification

» Disaster Preparedness

» Teacher In-Service Training

» Online Webinars

» Public Events and Tours

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Florida Solar Energy Center

www.fsec.ucf.edu ckettles@fsec.ucf.edu