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Join Santa Fe Community College's Center for Community Sustainability to explore a variety of non-credit courses focused on environmental and sustainability topics. Our goal is to raise awareness about environmental issues and prepare individuals for careers in energy and water sectors. With flexible scheduling, hands-on training, and no prerequisites, our programs cater to all learning styles. Upcoming courses include Solar Electric Installation, Water Conservation Technologies, and Sustainable Community Development. Help shape a greener future—enroll today!
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Center for Community Sustainability Training Programs Presented by: Lou Schreiber Director of Workforce Training Santa Fe Community College
Program Goals • provide training on a range of environmental and sustainability topics • raise awareness of environmental issues and options • prepare individuals for entry into various energy and water related jobs or businesses • Position SFCC as a premier provider of Environmental Training
Program Description • Non-credit courses offered in Continuing Education provide: • Easy access • No pre-requisites • Flexible scheduling • Hands-on training with professionals in their respective fields
Fall 06 classes • Solar Hot Water Installation Certificate Program • September 2, 9, 16, 23 (Completed) • Renewable Energy/Solar Electric Installation Certificate Program • October 7, 14, 21, 28 (In progress) • Biomass Energy Vocations Training Program ( upcoming) • November 11, 18 December 2, 9
Spring 07 classes • Sustainable Energy Technologies Certificate • Instructors: Mark Sardella and Frank Currie • February 3, 10, 17, 24 (Saturdays) • Renewable Energy Solar Electric Installation Certificate (CID approved) • Instructor: Adi Pieper • March 3, 10, 24, 31 (Saturdays) • Water Conservation Technologies • Instructor: Richard Jennings • April 7, 14, 21, 28 (Saturdays)
Spring 07 con’t Introduction to Climate Change • Instructor: Mark Zondlo • January 31, February 7, 21, 28 (Wednesdays) Sustainable Community Development • Instructor: Jessie Emerson • March 7, 14, 17, 21 ( 3 Wednesdays + 1 Saturday) • Wednesdays on campus • March 17, field trip Pathways to Sustainability • Instructor: Amanda Bramble • April 4 and April 11
Future Plans • Expand CE course offerings to respond to community and industry needs • Proposed future courses: • Energy Rater program • Passive Solar • Advanced Solar Electric • Advanced Solar Hot Water • On-line course development
Credit program • Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Technologies degree presented and approved by Curriculum Committee • First two courses: ENVR 111 and ENVR 112 approved and under development • Planned rollout of degree program fall 2007 pending HED approval
AAS credit program continued • Program to be housed in Business and Technologies Division • Developed by Director of Workforce Training and Dean of B&T • Advisory committee members identified and invited to serve • CE courses bridge to credit course development
Marketing • Sustainability Guide • Green Living Magazine • Santa Fe Reporter • Santa Fe New Mexican • Explore Alb market • Community Outreach