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Wind Energy Technician and Research Project

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Resources:

Check out an animation of a wind turbine!
Our Draft Learning Objectives in Small Wind Installation for tradesmen
U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration's "Green Jobs" Framework for Action
WET project's map of pathways to education in wind & map of pathways workforce training

Read a list of WET Accomplishments to Date
WET draft objectives for a
Small Wind Turbine Installation Credentialing Exam (draft)

WET Meetings to Date:

May 8, 2009 Agenda

Desired Outcomes:

1. To inform the group of the results and comments on the eResource, as gathered at the eResource focus group meeting.

2. Identification of the first steps and anticipated issues in designing a credential in small wind turbine installation.


eResource Focus Group - April 23 & 27, 2009 Agenda
Desired outcomes:

1.  Feedback from the WET group on Education Design Group's eResource for Renewable Energy.

Summary Notes

April 10, 2009 Agenda
Desired outcomes:

1.  Clear list of materials needed for development of “gap curricula” for small wind that will enable EDG to move forward in the development of curricula.

2.  Outline of components for a small wind installation rating system

Summary Notes

March 13, 2009 Agenda
Desired outcomes:

1. List of alignment and installation gaps between training needs and existing accreditation and TMCC programs.

2.  List of how UNR / DRI can contribute and use the certificate program in its education and research.
Summary Notes

February 27, 2009 Agenda
Desired outcomes:

1. List of turbines proposed for construction

2. List of installation, operation, maintenance needs and which entity (Truckee Meadows Community College, faculty from University of Nevada Reno, and researchers from the Desert Research Institute, et al.) can provide them
Summary Notes

February 13, 2009 Agenda
Desired outcomes:

1. Agreement on a plan to install wind turbines for approval by all decision makers.

2. List of ideas for how to enhance existing curricula for wind training, education, and research that includes collaborative decisions between labor, Truckee Meadows Community College, faculty from University of Nevada Reno, and researchers from the Desert Research Institute.
Summary Notes

January 30, 2009 Agenda
Desired outcomes:

1. Agreements on preliminary framework to guide development of a wind energy technician training and research program.

2. List of participants who need to be invited to future planning meetings.

Summary Notes