San Diego and Imperial Colleges
Finding Answers to
Energy Questions
California Community Colleges will play a major role to ensure that California leads the way in renewable and sustainable energy solutions. So, it made sense for the strategic initiatives of the Economic and Workforce Development Program to combine their talents and energy to provide technical support and training for these new and emerging technologies.
Colleges in the region have already been busy with faculty professional development activities in areas such as wind generation and photovoltaic (solar) technologies. These activities will allow faculty to develop and implement energy curriculum as part of an expanding career ladder.
To further develop the energy career ladder, colleges in the region have been partnering with high schools to develop energy education programs. These partnerships include the Construction Academy at Kearny Mesa High School and an Energy Program project at Scripps Ranch High School.
Energy is a critical issue for California and the nation, but community colleges across the state are working together to find and support solutions that bring economic prosperity to the state, our communities, and our students.
Registration ~ CCCAOE Fall 2008 Conference, October 22-24