The first in a four-part energy workshop series entitled Energizing our Workforce was held April 17 at Stone Child College in Box Elder. UM-COT Adjunct Professor, Dr. Ashley Preston, was a featured presenter for the initial session entitled "Renewable and Alternative Energy Careers in Montana." Dr. Preston discussed renewable energy education in Montana, job opportunities, available training resources, and the need for education in emerging industries. Dr. Preston serves as Director for the Energy Technology Program at The University of Montana.
Other presenters for this session included: Pat Wise from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, Wendy Kleinsasser and Dave Ryan from WindPark Solutions America, Michael Radecki from Western Power Administration, Barbara Stiffarm from Opportunity link, and Bobbi Jo Favel from Chippewa Cree Energy Corporation.
“Energizing our Workforce” is organized by Stone Child College in partnership with Opportunity Link and The University of Montana. It is paid for in part by a USDOL WIRED grant from the Montana Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Montana Department of Labor. All workshops are FREE and OPEN to all.
WORKSHOPS SERIES
Opportunities in Oilseeds and Biodiesel Production
April 24 & 25
Site visit on April 25 to Earl-Fisher Biofuels (Chester, MT) and MSU Northern's BioEnergy Innovation and Testing Center
Wind Energy Careers and Wind Montana Project
May 1 & 2
The Future in Solar and Geothermal Energy
May 15 & 16
Educator Training on Energy Development in Montana
May 22 & 23
For more information, call 265-3699. Full agendas are available online: http://www.opportunitylinkmt.org/whatsnew.php
http://www.opportunitylinkmt.org/downloads.php
Energizing our Worforce Workshop Series
During April & May Stone Child College on the Rocky Boy's Reservation will be hosting a workshop series entitled “Energizing our Workforce”. This series of workshops and field visits will provide an overview of emerging energy-related careers in the State of Montana, particularly for the North central Montana region.
Presentations include job opportunities, training resources, preparing for and accessing the training needed for these emerging industries. The workshops focus on having a talented, trained workforce as a key strategy for growing the local economy.
“Energizing our Workforce” is organized by Stone Child College in partnership with Opportunity Link, University of Montana College of Technology in Missoula and paid for in part by a USDOL WIRED grant from the Montana Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Montana Department of Labor.
The meeting is FREE and OPEN to all. Lunch and transportation to and from site visits are also provided.
Renewable and Alternative Energy Careers in Montana
April 17 & 18
Site visit on April 18 to Judith Gap Wind Farm
Opportunities in Oilseeds and Biodiesel Production
April 24 & 25
Site visit on April 25 to Earl-Fisher Biofuels (Chester, MT) and MSU Northern's BioEnergy Innovation and Testing Center
Wind Energy Careers and Wind Montana Project
May 1 & 2
The Future in Solar and Geothermal Energy
May 15 & 16
Educator Training on Energy Development in Montana
May 22 & 23
For more information, call 265-3699. The flyer and full agenda for the first workshop is available at http://www.opportunitylinkmt.org/whatsnew.php
Presentations include job opportunities, training resources, preparing for and accessing the training needed for these emerging industries. The workshops focus on having a talented, trained workforce as a key strategy for growing the local economy.
“Energizing our Workforce” is organized by Stone Child College in partnership with Opportunity Link, University of Montana College of Technology in Missoula and paid for in part by a USDOL WIRED grant from the Montana Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Montana Department of Labor.
The meeting is FREE and OPEN to all. Lunch and transportation to and from site visits are also provided.
Renewable and Alternative Energy Careers in Montana
April 17 & 18
Site visit on April 18 to Judith Gap Wind Farm
Opportunities in Oilseeds and Biodiesel Production
April 24 & 25
Site visit on April 25 to Earl-Fisher Biofuels (Chester, MT) and MSU Northern's BioEnergy Innovation and Testing Center
Wind Energy Careers and Wind Montana Project
May 1 & 2
The Future in Solar and Geothermal Energy
May 15 & 16
Educator Training on Energy Development in Montana
May 22 & 23
For more information, call 265-3699. The flyer and full agenda for the first workshop is available at http://www.opportunitylinkmt.org/whatsnew.php
COT Partners with Blackfeet Community College
The Department of Applied Computing and Electronics and Blackfeet Community College partnered in presenting a three-part spring workshop series on sustainable energy practiced April 20th. UM faculty member Bill Gillespie reports that "we have a great deal to learn about our partner school as they provide a model based on a long tradition of environmental concern and a relationship with the environment focused on renewable and sustainable energy technologies". Bill serves as the Eastern Montana WIRED Grant coordinator.
Blackfeet Community College is engaged in renewable energy and sustainable energy practices. The April 20th presentation featured LEED building certification presented by Mark Headley (Studio-Forma Architects of Bozeman) and Gordon Whirry (Whirry Architects). It also marked the ground-breaking ceremony of a new LEED certified Math and Science Building on the BCC campus.
Energy Technology Students from UM will be traveling to BCC for a practicum experience in June.
The workshop series is a component of the Montana Workforce Innovation Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Program providing funding for training and curriculum development through partnerships between the UM-COT and Miles Community College, Montana Tech of The University of Montana College of Technology, Stone Child College and Blackfeet Community College
Blackfeet Community College is engaged in renewable energy and sustainable energy practices. The April 20th presentation featured LEED building certification presented by Mark Headley (Studio-Forma Architects of Bozeman) and Gordon Whirry (Whirry Architects). It also marked the ground-breaking ceremony of a new LEED certified Math and Science Building on the BCC campus.
Energy Technology Students from UM will be traveling to BCC for a practicum experience in June.
The workshop series is a component of the Montana Workforce Innovation Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Program providing funding for training and curriculum development through partnerships between the UM-COT and Miles Community College, Montana Tech of The University of Montana College of Technology, Stone Child College and Blackfeet Community College
New Computer Aided Design Courses
Beginning Autumn Term 2009, The Department of Applied Computing and Electronics will offer a series of AutoCAD related courses. Three sections of CRT 182T Computer Aided Design are available. The new special topics courses CRT195T Computer Aided Design II will provide students with an intermediate-level AutoCAD experience. The special topics course Graphic Communications provides an introduction to basic principles of drafting. Additionally, the special topics course HEO 195T Surveying will provide an introduction to surveying equipment and data collection from a CAD perspective. With Board of Regents approval, a new Certificate of Applied Science program in Computer Aided Design will initiate August 2009.
New Sections of CRT 210 and CRT 285 are Open
Students registering for Fall Semester 2009 now have access to additional seats in CRT 210 and CRT 285. The new Course Registration Number (CRN) for CRT 210 Advanced Operating Systems is 72003. The new CRN for CRT 285 PC Hardware Support is 72004. Remember to register now to get the classes you want!
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