Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC
Green Jobs Course Offerings:
- Environmental Science Technology AAS Degree (Credit)
- Sustainable Technology Certificate (Credit)
- PV Installation Training (Non-Credit)
- Weatherization Training (Non-Credit)
- Community Interest Courses in Energy Efficiency (Non-Credit)
Future goals for developing green workforce training programs and/or incorporating sustainability across all curricula:
- Possibly turn the credit certificate program into a diploma or degree.
- Develop a Renewable Energy Automotive Servicing program
- SuperCIP lead for the transportation sector
- Applied Technology program will begin integration of sustainability as a result of SuperCIP
- Continue offering PV installation classes in continuing education
Campus sustainability projects underway and goals for these projects:
- New HVAC systems and controllers for all buildings – Decrease energy usage through more efficient systems
- Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Policies – New procedures and commitment to waste minimization and energy efficiency.
Courses utilizing campus sustainability projects as hand-on training opportunities for students:
- We plan to do this in the Energy Analysis course
What are you hoping to gain from the Greenforce Initiative?
- Gain knowledge of how to integrate sustainability into curriculum courses
- Obtain latest information on skills needed for the green workforce
BRCC sustainability website
Contact person: James Hutcherson, 828-694-1837