Green Workforce Outreach - June 2012

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1 The content in this preview is based on the last saved version of your - any changes made to your that have not been saved will not be shown in this preview. Green Workforce Outreach Program June 2012 In This Issue Upcoming Green Chamber Events Featured Student: Rhett Zyla Related CNM Events Quick Links More About Us Business Directory Find us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Thank you to our Sponsors! Statewide Visionaries: In January 2012, the Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) Workforce Training Center was awarded the Solar Center of Excellence Grant. The Solar Center of Excellence was established through the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solution's State Energy Sector Partnership, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor. The goal is to establish a statewide, systematic approach to worker training in renewable energy occupations. 1 of 6 6/18/12 10:25 AM

2 Green Workforce Outreach - June 2012 Innovators: CNM will accomplish this goal by training in our Photovoltaic Academy, PV Maintenance and Monitoring, Solar Thermal Academy, Advanced Photovoltaic, and other courses. Specifically, CNM will train over 125 individuals this year, most of which are unemployed or currently working in the solar industry but are in need of updated training. As of June 5, 2012, 67 participants have been trained through the Solar Center of Excellence in the Photovoltaic Academy, a 50 hour course approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), 48 of these participants are unemployed and looking for work in green industries. All of this training took place in Albuquerque, however, CNM is partnering with colleges around the state to deliver this training at Santa Fe Community College, DoñaAna 2 of 6 6/18/12 10:25 AM

3 Leaders: Community College, and San Juan Community College this summer and next fall. Additionally, CNM will begin training in Solar Thermal in Albuquerque and in Santa Fe later this summer. If you are a business who is interested in hiring someone who is trained to work in the solar industry, please visit our FAQs page here, or call Stephanie Britton at Featured Student: Rhett Zyla Southwest Chapter Rhett Zyla has recently returned to New Mexico after having gained basic experience in energy management/resource auditing in Idaho. This was followed by various California utility and non-profit supported short courses and certificates in energy efficiency technologies and practices including Solar Water Heating, Facilities Management, Gas Heating, Light Commercial Energy and Water Auditing, BPI Building Analyst, and Industrial Biotechnology. Rhett is continuing to seek a comprehensive focus on green tech training, as noted by his recent completion of the Entry Level NABCEP Solar PV course through CNM. Rhett's focus on green technology is a natural extension of his academic training and early career as an R&D M.S. chemical engineer (UNM), in which he researched fuel cell oxidation catalysis (UNM), and diesel soot oxidation catalysis (Sandia Labs). He is currently volunteering part-time at the University of New Mexico's Department of 3 of 6 6/18/12 10:25 AM

4 Green Workforce Outreach - June 2012 Mechanical Engineering. His principal project is optimizing chilled water flow from the building's cold water storage tanks to enhance building cooling efficiency. Rhett is continuing to seek a comprehensive focus on green tech training, as noted by his recent completion of the CNM PV Academy and passing of the Entry Level NABCEP exam. UPCOMING GREEN CHAMBER EVENTS Related CNM Events Statewide New Mexico Recycling Coalition Conference WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20th Click here to find out more. NEC for PV Installers June 22 from 1-5pm and June 23 from 9am-1pm July 26, 2012 Hyatt Regency Downtown This course provides 8 CEU credits for electrical journeymen, and is free to those who qualify for the Solar Center of Excellence grant. Better Your Bottom Line Learn about setting up "Green Teams," moving to solar, reducing waste, supplying locally, smart water and energy conservation, 4 of 6 Advanced PV System Design and Installation August /18/12 10:25 AM

5 and reaching the green consumer. Recognize New Mexico's Sustainable business leaders with awards for: Sustainable Business Leader Sustainable Product or Service Sustainable Builder Sustainable Workplace Sustainable Business For more information, visit: This course will provide 21 CEU credits for electrical journeymen, and is eligible for NABCEP education credit for PV Installers. This is a three day course beginning August 9, and is free to those who qualify for the Solar Center of Excellence grant. This class will be taught by Bill Brooks of Brooks Engineering For more information, contact Stephanie Britton at sbritton@cnm.edu or Thirteenth Meeting, Energy Efficiency Working Group Thursday, June 21, 2012, 1-3 pm Helen Cordero School 8800 Eucariz Street SW Albuquerque This newsletter is brought to you by the Green Workforce Outreach Program of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the CNM Workforce Training Center and the Partnership for Responsible Business. School Energy Efficiency Third in a series of tours of cutting edge buildings. The Helen Cordero School, completed in 2009, is a LEED Gold certified building that features passive solar heating, natural daylighting and ventilation, and ground source heat pump. 5 of 6 6/18/12 10:25 AM

6 Presenters: Ron Rioux and David Robertson, Albuquerque Public Schools Want more information about the Green Chamber? Forward Click here to request more information and get added to our mailing list. This was sent to by Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. New Mexico Green Chamber P.O. Box Albuquerque NM of 6 6/18/12 10:25 AM