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Starting with Spring semester 2024 we have some exciting new options in our Building Automations Systems (BAS) classes, made possible thanks to a generous grant from Johnson Controls (JCI), including an all-new course called BAS Fire & Alarm Systems. o  People who are new to the field… recent high school grads, those recently separated from the military, career changers, and the like… will be eligible for 100% free tuition, thanks to the JCI grant. o  Techs with experience in Building Automation, HVAC, boiler operations, building maintenance and the like will be eligible for STIT funding from the State which reduces tuition by 50%! o  Every student who receives funding from JCI, is assigned a mentor from Johnson Controls to help smooth their transition into the field of Building Automation Systems. o  In addition, everyone who gets the JCI funding will be slotted into an internship at JCI or another prominent local employer. As a part of this Capstone Project everyone else will take part in an externship or a research project at their own company. o  Funding from Johnson Controls has also made possible a half-dozen Desktop Training Units that will allow students to control building systems using programmable controls and instantly see if their code worked. Registration is available now. For interested parties, there’s three easy steps: 1.      Create a profile here: https://lnkd.in/gDH7S4QG 2.      Register for classes here: https://lnkd.in/g5RgxpBW 3.      Before paying, contact me so we can sort out whether you’re eligible for JCI grant money or STIT funding. [email protected] or 801-957-5372 Finally, here’s some details: o  Classes start on Tuesday, January 9 and, including the Capstone and the elective Fire and Alarms class, run through Tuesday, August 6. o  Here’s the link to the program webpage: https://lnkd.in/gKmM_bae o  The BAS Fundamentals class and BAS Devices and Controls Theory class take place on Tuesday nights from 6-9:30PM at the Miller Campus in Sandy for 15 weeks. o  The class called BAS Basic Electrical Concepts is an online course that also starts on Jan 9 and is completed in 12 weeks.

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Check out the video above to hear firsthand about the experiences and success stories from one of our amazing past students at Plusworld Roofing Academy. Feeling inspired? Don’t wait! ENROL for the upcoming cohort today and start your journey towards becoming a certified roofing expert. #PlusworldRoofingAcademy #StudentReview #EnrollNow #RoofingExpert #CareerSuccess #SkilledTrades

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Reading several post lately, talking about college vs trade school. I have my own kids growing up and thinking about their own future and weather college is right for them or not. I had a thought today, what if we redesign college? What if trade school involved both regular college courses along with learning job skills? I didn’t go to college or trade school. I am a second generation refrigeration tech/owner, but often wished I had furthered my education with some college courses. What if trade schools not only taught the job skills but also prepared them for other skills they will need as they get further along in their careers?

WEDNESDAY WHO’S WHO   The year 1981 for our Year 10 students at CBC was marked with a blend of social events, outdoor activities, and an expanded curriculum that introduced practical trade skills and essential life skills. Highlights were noted as the barbecue with St. Ann's and the Year 10 Walk along the coast to Childers Cove. However perhaps the most significant was the continued broadening of the Year 10 curriculum to engage students in subjects and careers to include practical trade training. Through a collaboration with Warrnambool Technical College, students were given opportunities to gain hands-on experience in various trades, including building construction, motor maintenance, plumbing, welding and typing. With the curriculum recognising the importance of practical life skills, students also gained access to pre-driver training.  These courses aimed to prepare students for real-world responsibilities, enhancing their independence and readiness for adulthood.   Who are the familiar faces you can find among Year 10 Red, now the Class of 1983? #wednesdaywhoswho #emmanuelalumni #connectedasone

This week, building science and energy-efficiency expert Shawna Henderson is making the case for dumping trickle-down training and building more bottom-up education opportunities to sustainably grow the construction workforce needed to retrofit millions of homes. "We need a technically savvy, mobilized, and motivated workforce to take advantage of all of the advances and innovations in [building science] materials, methods, and equipment. And a large portion of the industry workforce learns their skills outside of formal education. Learning by doing is a good strategy for hands-on work but right now we’re expecting folks to gain comprehensive technical knowledge in new construction and retrofit work (that fits their climate and region) from YouTube videos, websites, and social media clips. This is not the way to build capacity." Check it out! #Construction #EnergyEfficiency #Workforce #Retrofits #CleanEnergy

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