1. Florida Energy Workforce Consortium Meeting Cocoa June 15, 2010 Colleen McCann Kettles, Director Banner Center for Alternative Energy Florida Solar Energy Center Workforce Development Programs

2. FSEC’s Solar Training Resources »Florida Solar Energy Center CED »Banner Center for Alternative Energy »Alternative Energy Training Providers »US DOE Regional Solar Installer Training

3. Florida Solar Energy Center »Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to serve as the state’s energy research institute »The primary mission of the center is to conduct research, test and certify solar systems and develop education programs »Through the Center’s efforts, thousands have been trained in solar system installation since the 1970s

4. Florida Solar Energy Center Solar Water Heating Workshop »Objective: intensive training for solar water and pool heating technologies »Covers design, installation, troubleshooting, residential and commercial systems »Offered: Quarterly

5. Florida Solar Energy Center Photovoltaics (Solar Electric) Workshop »Objective: Intensive course for design and installation of Photovoltaic technologies, including service and maintenance. »Offered: Monthly. Enrollment is restricted to 25 students to assure a quality experience in both classroom and laboratory sessions.

6. Alternative Energy Banner Center »Created by Workforce Florida in 2008 »Industry driven education, training and employment opportunities »Focus is on solar electric and thermal technologies »Extend education through “Train the Trainer” program »Student instruction at the local level

7. Alternative Energy Banner Center 2008-9 four training partners: »Tallahassee Community College »Brevard Community College »Broward College »Westside Technical School Additional program participants: »Brevard Work Force Development Board »Florida Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (FlaSEREF)

8. Alternative Energy Banner Center »Program renewed early 2010 »Uniform curriculum, materials and credentials »On the job training through apprenticeships and internships »Develop program sustainability »Increase training provider network »Strengthen industry participation

9. Alternative Energy Banner Center Train the Trainer Course: Experience includes both classroom training and hands-on laboratory modules

10. Alternative Energy Banner Center Training Providers Brevard Community College Broward College Broward Schools Building Officials Association of Florida Central Florida Electrical JATC College of Central Florida Contractors Institute Construction Banner Center Florida Keys Community College Florida Solar Energy Center Island Coast High School Lely High School Loften High School Northwest Support Services Miami Dade College Palm Beach Community College Pinellas Technical Education Centers Santa Fe College State College of Florida Tallahassee Community College Valencia Community College Westside Tech

11. DOE Solar Installer Instructor Training - Southeast Network »Awarded October 2009 »Five year effort »Part of national network »Partner states and territories in Southeast

12. DOE Solar Installer Instructor Training - Southeast Network Eight Training Partners: »Alabama »Arkansas »Florida »Georgia »Louisiana »Mississippi »Puerto Rico »U.S. Virgin Islands

13. DOE Solar Installer Instructor Training - Southeast Network Modeled on the Banner Center Concept »Establish Advisory Board »Develop Curriculum »Develop Lab Training Procedures »Train-the-Trainer »Train Students at Regional Sites »Develop Portable Training Equipment

14. Additional Training Resources at FSEC »Weatherization »Energy Gauge (Home Energy Rating) »Green Building Certification »Disaster Preparedness »Teacher In-Service Training »Online Webinars »Public Events and Tours

15. 15 Florida Solar Energy Center www.fsec.ucf.educkettles@fsec.ucf.edu