BRATTLEBORO — The Sustainable Energy Outreach Network will deliver two training opportunities for those interested in advancing their skills in green, high performance construction as well as those interested in entering the field of carpentry.
On Jan. 10 and 17, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Windham Regional Career Center's Building Trades Classroom, Peter Yost will deliver his highly acclaimed Basics of High Performance Building to those carpenters already working in construction.
Efficiency Vermont has agreed to provide a stipend to assist with the fee. To register for the course or learn of the content, go to www.seon.info/bhpb.
This course has been endorsed by the National Association of Home Builders - Vermont Chapter and the Vermont Passive House Association and carries eight credit hours of learning awarded by Efficiency Vermont's Efficiency Excellence Network.
This course is also a required course for the Certified Level I High Performance Builder Program. For the incumbent workforce, this is an opportunity to achieve a professional designation recognized throughout the state.
Beginning Feb. 4, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Regional Career Center's Building Trades Classroom, those adults interested in entering the field of carpentry should register for the Core Curriculum: Introduction to Craft Trades.
This course will meet two days a week and one weekend a month to complete the 72-hour National Credential. This is the foundation course for the Certified Level I High Performance Builder Program and will assist those who would like to start a career early in their life.
Additional course material and financing options can be found at www.seon.info/hpb-overview. After reviewing the program, contact SEON Executive Director Guy Payne at guy@seon.info to learn the next steps in applying as well as financing options.
Both of these initiatives are part of state-wide initiative to increase the level of post-secondary college degrees or credentials of value for working age Vermonters.