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Renewable Energy Academy

Austin/Albert Lea

Renewable Energy Academy goals include:

• Increasing the opportunities for low-income and disadvantaged populations to enter careers in energy
• Integrating classes into industry specific work sites to ensure the Renewable Energy Academy is driven by current trends and needs, and that participants are mentored and supported
• Working with businesses to fill job vacancies and increase retention rates
• Providing a more diverse workforce

The Southeast Minnesota Pre-Employment Renewable Energy Academy provides an opportunity for participants to:

• Increase their confidence and help them reach their personal potential
• Evaluate and plan for a career in energy
• Prepare to be successful in formal college training with tutoring and study skills assistance
• Understand current energy career opportunities and obligations
• Get help reaching their goals

Topics covered in the Academy include:

• Workplace culture
• Problem solving
• Renewable energy basics
• Technical math
• Workplace terminology
• Achieving your potential
• Job & career awareness
• Safety training
• Communications

The Renewable Energy Academy Curriculum

To learn more about this academy and how you can participate contact your local Workforce Development, Inc. assessment.