This 'Green Academy' recognition shows which schools have completed the full circle -- students, tra...

1. Rock Valley College earns Green Academy Accreditation
This 'Green Academy' recognition shows which schools have completed the full circle -- students,
training, certification and jobs."
It is important for students to receive hands-on training and what better way to do that than by
creating partnerships with local businesses? Students are able to receive the necessary hands-on
training through internships and also receive ETA certification.
Rock Valley College and Freedom Field Renewable Energy have entered into a relationship through
a Memorandum of Understanding. For a specific list of qualifications visit, www.certifymegreen.org.
ETA International's Renewable Energy certifications are intended to be the most comprehensive
programs available today. Students are required to take an internship and work in a team in the
design and fabrication of a renewable energy capstone project.
Schools and facilities that wish to become part of ETA's Green Academy must have at least one
training program approved by ETA to teach a Level One certification in one of the ETA Renewable
Energy disciplines (photovoltaic, small wind, commercial wind and electric vehicle). Or, visit the ETA
exhibit at the Northern Illinois Renewable Energy Summit and Expo Oct. They involve a hands-on
training component that other certification providers do not require. ETA's certifications are
personal and travel with the individual, regardless of employment or status change and measure
competencies of people, not products or vendors.
Posted Oct. These projects help students understand project management, parts ordering, working
in teams and project deliverables.
"The Green Academy program will help to bridge the gap between course completion and
employment," said Maher. The school must also have an agreement with an employer to provide part
or all of its students with either an internship or an externship. ETA is accredited and its programs
align with the ISO-17024 standards.
To learn more about ETA's Renewable Energy Program or to apply to become a Green Academy,
visit www.certifymegreen.org or call (800) 288-3824.
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2. GREENCASTLE, Indiana -- ETA International's Green Academy is a collaborative effort for both
schools that are approved to utilize ETA Renewable Energy certifications and industry partners who
offer hands-on training internships and are looking to hire student graduates of a renewable energy
program.
ETA International President Teresa Maher, CSS, said: "ETA is proud to approve Rock Valley
College's Sustainable Energy Systems course for the ETA Green Academy and Renewable Energy
System Integrators certification. Freedom Field has a range of sustainable energy projects such as
LED lighting, horizontal axis and vertical axis wind turbines, photovoltaic roof-top system, ground-mount
and pole-mount photovoltaic systems, green roof instrumentation, solar thermal projects, and
micro hydro. Freedom Field supports Sustainable Energy Internships (which are required for
graduation), positions for student technicians and provides funding and oversight for capstone
projects (which are also required for graduation). 9 and 10.
Since 1978, ETA has issued more than 150,000 professional certifications that are recognized and
frequently used in worker job selection, hiring processes, pay increases and advancements, and are
often required as companies bid on contracts. 7, 2014
. ETA certifications are accredited through the International Certification Accreditation Council
(ICAC) and align with the ISO-17024 standard. Students study applied mathematics, applied physics,
basic chemistry, and written as well as oral communication. "A person who has just completed the
Green Academy program will have a level of confidence during a job interview that comes with real
world contact, training and experiences."
The Sustainable Energy Systems (SES) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree at Rock Valley
College has been designed to produce Renewable Energy System Integrators who possess not only a
broad understanding of renewable energy systems, but also possess a working knowledge of
electronics devices, circuits and systems