Solar Professionals Installation Training
Become part of the Solar Energy Workforce!
The UAF Bristol Bay Campus Sustainable Energy program is sponsoring a Solar Professionals Installation Training May 8 to 15, 2023, in Dillingham, AK.
Students will spend 8 straight days learning the fundamental, practical science behind solar electric systems and installation methods through both coursework and hands-on experience. Students will also become the first cohort of solar electric trainers in Alaska to gain certification to teach SEI curriculum with mini-labs related to SEI PV101, battery based systems and solar array installation techniques.
Students will earn credit toward an Instructor's Certificate in qualified courses. Students can also receive University of Alaska Fairbanks credits at no extra cost by completing this course. These credits will count toward the Sustainable Energy Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
Out of town students are eligible for FREE housing, they just need to notify the instructor by filling out the housing stipend form. However, in order to receive this benefit they must be willing to share a room with another student. Housing is limited to 7 rooms and 14 students total. Please secure your spot immediately by filling out the housing stipend form. Students will need to arrive in Dillingham on May 5th and depart May 14th.
Once students get to Dillingham, they will be required to fill out a risk waiver form. In addtion, please review the insurance brochure.
How to register:
- Review the details for the training
- Fill out the student questionnaire
- Fill out the registration form for UAF credit
- Fill out the housing stipend form
- Make your payment *NECESSARY to reserve your seat for the training*
Please email your completed questionnaire and housing stipend form to esgoddard01@alaska.edu.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Eric Goddard
Assistant Professor
Sustainable Energy / Environmental Studies