New Accelerated Solar Installation Course

5-Week Accelerated hands-on training in PV installation over 5 Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,

Next Training Date: Sep18 - Oct 16th, 2010

Topics include:

Site Surveys & Preplanning
System Components & Configurations
Utility Interconnection
Troubleshooting
Power Purchase Agreements
Quoting Tools
Hands-On Panel Installation & Group Project

and much more in this concentrated class.

Requirements:

At least 3 years of work experience
High School Diploma
Mechanical aptitude
Proficieny in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to lift 50 lbs

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New Train The Trainer

The Clean Tech Train theTrainer Program is a unique program offered to engineers, technical managers and professionals who wish to embark on a rewarding career of training others in the clean tech industry.

The training program is 12 weeks, in 2 parts:

Part 1: 8-weeks of intensive training in photovoltaic, thin film nanocomposte technology, wind energy, electric vehicle, advanced battery technology with hands-on workshops teaching techniques and how to become a trainer in the emerging clean tech industries.

Part 2: 4-week practice period enabling participants to give seminars and teach at the institute and other training organizations in the clean tech industries.

Next Training Date: September 25-Novenber 13, follwed by 4 week practice. Saturdays only from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: at the Clean Tech Institute located in Fremont and at the NASA Ames Research Center.

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New Accelerated Photovoltaic Technical Marketing and Sales Program

4-Week Accelerated training in PV sales and marketing over 4 Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,

Next Training Date: Sep18 - Oct 9th, 2010

Topics include:

System Sizing
Permits & Inspections
Utility Interconnection
Fiinancing
Power Purchase Agreements
Quoting Tools
Ethics

and much more in this concentrated class.

Requirements:

At least 3 years of marketing and sales experience
Great interpersonal and telephone skills
Must be a self-starter with excellent follow-through skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
A positive attitude and proactive team work approach in problem-solving

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Clean Tech and Renewable Energy

Clean Tech Institute is a leading research and training organization in emerging clean & renewable energy industry. The Institute is offering two types of training programs:

Workforce Training
Professional Training

Download a Training Schedule for Summer-Autumn 2010

The Clean Tech Institute's Programs offer several key advantages:

In depth and comprehensive training program
Provides relevant knowledge and hands-on skills needed by employers
Taught by subject experts from academia & industry
The Institute has a network of clean tech manufacturers & potential employers
Career Advising Support
Internship Opportunities

Workforce Training Programs

These are certificate training program with hands-on practical workshops over 13- 16 weeks. Please click on each headline for more information for each

	Certified Electric Vehicles Technician (CEVT)
	Certified Clean Tech Technician (CCTT)
	Certified Photovoltaic Systems Specialist (CPVS)

	Certified Clean Tech Project Manager (CCPM)
	Certified Clean Tech Professional (CCTP)
	Certified Clean Tech Engineer (CCTE)

Download a Training Schedule for Summer-Autumn 2010

Professional Training Programs

The Professional Development courses is an intensive training over 3 full days, held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM, focusing on a speciifc topic of great interest in the industry:

Thin Film Photovoltaic Technology: July 22-24
Wind Energy: Design & Management: July 29-31
Biofuels: Systems and Management: August 5-7
Electric Vehicles – Systems & Operations: August 12-14
Clean Tech Laws & Regulations: August 26-28
Nanomaterials for Energy Applications: September 2-4

Please click here for more info.

Clean Tech Jobs.Net is a job board service of the Clean Tech Institute with the hope to assist our clients to find job opportunities in the renewable energy. The service is free to graduates and employers/partners of the Clean Tech Institute.

Green Zebra Jobs is a recruitment service of the Clean Tech Institute to assist our employers/clients to find the right employees in the clean tech industries. Unlike most agencies that charge up to 30% of the annual salary of the employee, we are dedicated to helping our graduates be employed for the right jobs at nominal fees.

New Electric Car Technology and Conversion Training Program

AMP Tran 100, Electric Vehicle

5-Day Accelerated hands-on training in electric vehicles Tuesday - Saturday. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Next Training Date: Sep28 - Oct 2nd, 2010

Topic include:

High-Voltage Vechicle Safety Systems
Electric Propolsion Sensing Systems
Battery Technology and Managment Systems
Computerized Controller Systems
Hands-on working on electric car conversion

Requirements:

At least 3 years of work experience
High School Diploma
Mechanical aptitude
Proficieny in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

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Volkswagen Beetle Converted to a Plug-In EV

Visit out new Clean Tech Career Center in Fremont.. After signing in with the front desk, you can use free high-speed Internet, view the latest Clean Tech job postings, sip a nice cup of tea or coffee.

If you can't drop by, feel free to make a virtual visit at www.cleantechjobs.net to post your resumé there. Click here for more information.

The Clean Tech Institute Computer Lab offers courses in computer information systems, AutoCad Design and Solar Photovoltaic Design

The Cerfified Photovoltaiic System Specialist training program equips students with knowledge, skills and hands-on learning experience in solar photovoltaic design and manufacturing and solar installation.

The Cerfified Electric Vehicle Technician Program offers hands-on learning experience allowing students to work together as a team to do the real life electric car conversion.

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American Green Jobs Initiative

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