In 2012, Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to provide solar photovoltaic (PV) training to instructors across the Northeast United States. In 2013, KVCC will offer a two-year (2013-14) training program for faculty throughout the seven state region of New England and New York. As the Northeast Provider of Solar Instructor Training, KVCC will establish relationships with career and technical high schools, community colleges, baccalaureate institutions, trade apprenticeship and union training programs that have existing training programs in:
- Electrical technology
- Construction management or building technology
- Engineering or architecture
The primary goal of this project is to help facilitate and support the creation of a well-trained and highly qualified solar energy workforce to meet the projected needs of the solar industry. More information and program application materials are now available:
For more information contact: Office of Energy Programs Ph.: (207)453-5818 Toll free (within Maine): 1-800-528-5882 Ext. 5818 E-mail: energyservices@kvcc.me.edu
