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A Career in Solar
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
What does it take to get started with a career in installing solar panels? At the moment, because it is such a new industry, not all states require solar installers to have licenses. This means that for some individuals with certain existing qualifications, getting started with a career in solar is easy.
Electricians Electricians are particularly suited to expand their list of services to include installing solar panels. In fact, the hardest part of installing solar panels is tying in a solar system with the grid and the building, so that the panels actually do their job of providing the home or business owner with electricity. Electricians already have the know-how and the experience to easily learn how to do this. However, a wise electrician will still beef up their knowledge with a solar PV course in order to save themselves time and money from making common beginners' mistakes.
Roofers
The second type of experience that helps immensely in the business of solar installation is roofing. As solar panels are typically installed on a roof, whoever is installing the panels needs to understand roof structures and the supporting rafters underneath – skills that experienced roofers already have. Roofers can safely make additions to roofs without damaging them, and most are familiar with local codes and building permits. While a typical roofer may not have the electrical experience that they need to jump into installing solar panels, a solar training course can quickly fill up the gaps in their knowledge.
General Contractors
General contractors are also well-positioned to make a leap into installing solar panels. Already familiar with permitting and organizing complex building projects, general contractors often have networks of engineers, electricians, and roofers they can call upon to help them complete a solar installation project. Ultimately, installing solar panels are another type of construction project, and general contractors already understand how to organize and execute various construction projects. By taking a few solar training courses, a general contractor can easily make the transition from constructing or remodeling homes to installing solar panels.
Other Fields
But those who are not already an electrician, a roofer, or a contractor, should not despair: the demand for solar installers in certain states, such as California, is so high that anyone who completes a solar PV training course is virtually guaranteed a lucrative career in solar. Consider the case of Daniel Morabito, age 29, who used to work in a white-collar environment in Los Angeles closing film deals. He gave up the commissioned-based, white-collar job for a "green-collar" job installing solar panels for the California company, SolarCity. For Daniel, his green-collar salary compares with his white-collar one, and if anything, it is more stable because it's not commissioned-based. Right now, anyone who decides to make the switch into a career in solar can find a job as long as they receive the right training and live in the right place.
Sources: Hsu, Tiffany. "So you want a green career?" Los Angeles Times, Business: November 15, 2009.
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Allied Schools to Exhibit at the Solar Power International Show in Anaheim CA
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Allied Schools' emerging technologies admissions representatives will be available at booth 3275 to answer your questions about solar training and education this October 27 through the 29 at the Solar Power International Show hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center. Some of the solar courses offered by Allied Schools include: Business of Solar, Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems and Advanced Principles of Photovoltaic Systems Installation which prepares students for the NABCEP PV certification exam. We look forward to seeing you! If you have questions prior to the event, please follow this link to contact an emerging technologies admissions representative.
Show Description: Solar Power International 2009
October 27-29, 2009
Anaheim, California, USA
www.SolarPowerInternational.com
Contact: Stephen McCollum, 202.559.2032 or smccollum@solarelectricpower.org
Solar Power International is the largest U.S. business-to-business solar conference and expo. Produced by the top solar industry associations, SEIA and SEPA, Photon International magazine calls Solar Power International "the most important US solar event of the year." It features sessions on markets, policy, finance, and technology advances as well as 650+ exhibitors, and more than 25,000 attendees from 90 countries. With top-notch keynote addresses, 200+ speakers, more than 65 breakout sessions and workshops, this is the premier place for expanding your business opportunities and networking with solar industry leaders. SolarPowerInternational.com
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Students Can Capitalize on New Opportunity with Obama-Centric Green Courses
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Joining the growing green industry, Allied Schools has launched a new website that promotes the benefits and career potential of "green" careers. With a focus on green awareness, the school has added new online courses that train for employment in today's eco-friendly careers and provide opportunities beyond those of traditional careers. Allied recently launched Training 4 Green, www.training4green.com, which is designed to support students' needs for green training options and promote the environmental and financial benefits of careers in this growing industry. Training4Green showcases green career training and provides the resources students need to be successful - including a quick and easy log-in to Allied's online courses. "We recognize the career potential of the Green economy," said Steve Rathje, president of Allied Schools. "With an increased focus by the Obama administration, the green industry provides a wealth of opportunity for people with the right training. At Allied, we want to provide a gateway into this exciting industry with courses that are timely and innovative for today's job market." The first course offering includes Solar I: The Business of Solar, which provides students with the fundamentals of operating a solar energy business - from building a business to developing sales strategies. The course is also available with other Allied courses to provide customized career training programs - including the Green Real Estate Appraisal Package, Green Home Inspection Package, Green Property Management Package and Green Contractor Premium Package. Additional course offerings to be launched include: Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems, Fundamentals of Green Building and more. Government initiatives are funding growth in the green industry - meaning more jobs that promote environmental benefits. The Obama administration has committed to doubling U.S. renewable energy by 2012, and plans to invest $150 billion over 10 years toward the nation's clean energy economy. These plans are designed to help create five million new jobs during this timeframe - creating a wealth of opportunities in a growing industry. Solar and green technology has the potential to add value to residential and commercial property - opening the door to career opportunities nationwide. With "green" career training, students can choose to build a consulting business, add value to their existing career and launch an entirely new business opportunity. Their knowledge of natural solar resources, green sales strategies and concepts, and energy efficient technologies will enable them to find a unique niche in today's green industry. "It is really an exciting time for the green industry," said Rathje. "People have an opportunity to a create tailor-made career - if they want to be a real estate appraiser, they can get additional "green" training and set their career apart from everyone else. The green movement is only going to increase and it is an ideal time to customize a career that will be in demand for years to come." Allied Schools provides convenient online courses that allow individuals to attend class from any location and study according to their own schedule. The course materials are available 24/7 - they can log onto their courses when they have time. The online education is also self-paced, allowing them to learn at an accelerated rate or keep a regular pace throughout their studies. Live student support is available if they need assistance with their course.
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