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Follow on Google News | Ecotech Institute’s Power Utility Technician Program Addresses Growing NeedMore than 10,200 Power Utility Jobs were Available in the Last Year; Industry Insiders See Looming Talent Gap
By: Communications Strategy Group Ecotech Institute designed its Power Utility Technician program with input from subject matter experts who have more than 55 years of combined utility experience and know first-hand where the industry is headed. The two-year program prepares graduates for careers in power generation, with specialization in power plant operations and maintenance. Students receive immersive and hands-on training that focuses on electric utility distribution systems, grid and smart grid. A few job titles that correlate with the Power Utility Technician program include Systems Operator, Power Plant Operator, Hydroelectric- "The power utility workforce is facing changes as many utility workers are retiring and new talent is becoming vital," says Alden Zeitz, Manager of Renewable Energy Services with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative. “A new generation of power utility specialists that understands the grid but also grasps the concepts and application of new energy sources is critical." Upon successful completion of the Power Utility Technician program, graduates will be prepared to: * Apply the fundamentals of power generation, so they can operate and maintain power plants; * Use their knowledge of high voltage systems to maintain and operate grid infrastructure, smart grids, and distribution systems; * Use the fundamentals of electrical theory and related knowledge to design, build, repair, calibrate and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls and machinery; * Meet industry standards within the electrical engineering, power production and distribution fields. In addition to the Power Utility program, Ecotech Institute offers the following: * Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science * Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science * Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science * Energy Efficiency Program, Associate of Applied Science * Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science * Business Administration – Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science About Ecotech Institute Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576. Contact: Jenny Foust Communications Strategy Group 3225 East 2nd Avenue Denver, Colo 80206 303-433-7020 jfoust@csg-pr.com http://www.csg- End
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