Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Solar Training Schools Having A Difficult Time Filling Job Vacancies

By Anthony Collair


The requirement for workers that have the necessary qualifications to work in the solar energy field already exceeds the numbers of workers who have those qualifications. Educational institutions, private industry, and the government know full well about the shortage of qualified workers in this field and they expect an increase in demand for them in the future. Introductory programs, trade schools, and collage programs that teach the younger workers about the possibility of employment in this field are receiving coverage in the media and funding. Those qualified workers in solar power can expect a job that is guaranteed to them from schools in renewable energy with a financial income that is secure, although the general public, the government, and industry are in desperate need a larger workforce that has training in solar technology.

Currently, there are several different solar training programs that are available. Some of these schools are dedicated to the working student who can't afford to take time off from work. Those programs offer evening and weekend courses, and some even offer the classroom portion of the course on the Internet. Literally, all of these solar school programs that teach solar system installation have much of the course that is dedicated to hands on training. These programs are particularly critical for the training of electricians and carpenters in how to use their current skills to advance renewable energy.

One facet of training that is especially encouraging is available for those who want to pursue a career in clean renewable energy is that the new programs that are available to more diversified students. At one time, job training and studies in environmental science were only available to those people who held academic credentials. Usually, courses were a part of the engineering and science departments' at large universities that were well funded. However, these days, solar school is often a small operation with no requirement for the student to be affiliated with an academic university. Therefore, someone with absolutely no academic credentials, like a construction laborer who has no college but has a significant interest in solar energy, can receive solar energy credentials and gain a job that is more secure.

Usually, when a person considers a job that involves solar energy they only consider the part of the job that is associated with the installation of the solar systems in businesses and homes. It should be remembered that there will also be jobs available that are associated with the development of new systems and products in addition to the marketing of these systems and products, although certainly installation is a large, if not the largest, part of the jobs available. Solar energy will need to have people in various trades that will be involved in everything from sales to invention to design, much the same as other products industries spawn a supporting role in mini industries. This is the reason that when people consider studying at a solar school they should remember that there will be various types of schools. Some schools will be in large universities where parts of the business or engineering department will be dedicated to training students in many different roles with regard to solar technology while others will be small trade schools that have the sole purpose of offering solar panel installation certificates.

There are many experts who believe that the requirement for solar schools and personnel who are qualified will continually increase. For those who want to compliment their current skills in solar technology or those who are new to the workforce might find that this is the best way to spend their money on education and get a return on their investment that is immediate.




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