PostCarbon Rhode Island

Apeiron sponsors energy auditing certification training

The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living, in partnership with the Community College of RI, proudly presents an Energy Auditor Job Training class that begins this month.
Start or Expand Your Career in the field of Residential Energy Efficiency! Build your resume with 9 state and nationally recognized certifications! Learn Hands-on with some of the State’s best known experts!

This Program Will Begin the Week of March 29th, 2010.
Any interested candidates must attend one of the following Mandatory Information Sessions:

Tuesday, February 23, 2010; 1:00pm

Wednesday, February 24, 2010; 7:00pm

Thursday, February 25, 2010; 1:00pm

Monday, March 1, 2010; 7:00pm

Location:
The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Avenue, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02905

Click here for directions
Details:
*This Program is free for individuals who qualify for eligibility under Workforce Investment Act funding guidelines. For a list of eligibility qualifications, please read below. Interested applicants who do NOT qualify for WIA are also encouraged to apply!
About the Class:
Classes start the week of March 29, 2010
300 Hours Total
9 State and Nationally recognized certifications:

Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst

Certification (36 hrs. and 8 hours test)

CCRI: Introduction to Energy Auditing (40 hrs.)

Apeiron: Introduction to Principles of Weatherization, Green Building, and Sustainability (100 hrs.)

OSHA Safety Training (40 hrs.)

Lead Contractor (40 hrs. + 8 hour test)

RI Building Code (8 hrs.)

Confined Space Entry (4 hrs.)

CPR/ First Aide (4 hrs.)

Introduction to Green Building Rating Systems (16 hrs.)

General Qualifications for FREE* class:
*This Program is free for individuals who qualify for eligibility under the Workforce Investment Act, Title I funding guidelines.
Job seekers first must meet basic WIA eligibility requirements for WIA-funded services. To be eligible to participate in WIA Title I services, all candidates, including dislocated workers:
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a citizen, or non-citizen authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be a Rhode Island resident
Must meet specified income requirements
Must meet Military Selective Service registration requirements
For more information on WIA eligibility requirements, please join us for one of the information sessions.
Questions???
Contact Dr. Mark DeMoranville
Associate Director, Sustainable Business Training
The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Avenue, Suite 207
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 228-7930
markd@apeiron.org
www.apeiron.org