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Are you looking for the hands-on skills and work experience you need for jobs that could keep you in the area? Do you like mechanical and electrical systems? Have you always wanted to work outdoors? Do green career trends and entrepreneurial niches intrigue you?
College of the Siskiyous' three new Environmental Resources degree and certificate programs – Environmental Resources Technology, Sustainable Communities and Power Generation Technology – have officially been approved by the California Community College Chancellor’s office. Course offerings in all three programs will start this fall.
“We are all excited about the possibilities of the three new environmental programs at College of the Siskiyous,” said Vice President of Instruction Barry Russell. “The job opportunities are great and the resources in Siskiyou County are perfect to make this program successful. COS will be a leader in the state and the region with the start-up of these new programs.”
Jeff Cummings, Dean of Career and Technical Education, expressed his enthusiasm about the new programs and recognized the commitment from many industry partners and advisory committee members who provided direction and input into the development of the programs. “We couldn’t have done it with out them,” Cummings said. “The strong tie to industry is essential to making these programs successful in Siskiyou County.”
A brief summary of the programs follows:
• The Environmental Resources – Environmental Resources Technology program will train students to be an environmental resources technician. They will be trained to work and navigate in a wildland environment, year-round, while collecting natural resource information for management and/or research purposes. Fall course offerings include: Introduction to Environmental Resources, Forest Ecology, Introduction to Field Studies and Dendrology.
• The Environmental Resources – Sustainable Communities program offers a practical, integrated and interdisciplinary examination of the interactions between humans and natural ecosystems with an emphasis on solutions and entrepreneurship. The program offers clusters in energy efficiency, agriculture and natural resources, entrepreneurship/sustainable business, outdoor recreation, and university transfer. Career options with this program are wide-ranging from being an energy auditor to a farmer. Fall course offerings include: Introduction to Sustainable Communities, Sustainable Communities Skills Lab, Building Performance and Efficiency, Outdoor Adventure Leadership Skills Lab, Greening Your World Skills Lab, and Environmental
History.
• The Environmental Resources – Power Generation Technology program is geared towards students interested in mechanical and electrical systems and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the steam and electrical power generation and distribution industry. Fall course offerings include: Power Plant Primer, Operations and Maintenance Techniques, Operations and Maintenance Safety and Work Experience.
The development of the three new programs was made possible through a grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, according to a COS press release.
The College conducted surveys and consulted with community experts and industry partners to develop programs to train students for a wide variety of employment opportunities.
For more information about the new programs and fall course offerings visit www.siskiyous.edu/cte/environmental/ or call Kathy Gassaway at (530) 938-5512 or email vocedinfo@siskiyous.edu. To register for classes online visit www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm or call (530) 938-5272 or call toll-free (888) 397-4339.
Are you looking for the hands-on skills and work experience you need for jobs that could keep you in the area? Do you like mechanical and electrical systems? Have you always wanted to work outdoors? Do green career trends and entrepreneurial niches intrigue you?
College of the Siskiyous' three new Environmental Resources degree and certificate programs – Environmental Resources Technology, Sustainable Communities and Power Generation Technology – have officially been approved by the California Community College Chancellor’s office. Course offerings in all three programs will start this fall.
“We are all excited about the possibilities of the three new environmental programs at College of the Siskiyous,” said Vice President of Instruction Barry Russell. “The job opportunities are great and the resources in Siskiyou County are perfect to make this program successful. COS will be a leader in the state and the region with the start-up of these new programs.”
Jeff Cummings, Dean of Career and Technical Education, expressed his enthusiasm about the new programs and recognized the commitment from many industry partners and advisory committee members who provided direction and input into the development of the programs. “We couldn’t have done it with out them,” Cummings said. “The strong tie to industry is essential to making these programs successful in Siskiyou County.”
A brief summary of the programs follows:
• The Environmental Resources – Environmental Resources Technology program will train students to be an environmental resources technician. They will be trained to work and navigate in a wildland environment, year-round, while collecting natural resource information for management and/or research purposes. Fall course offerings include: Introduction to Environmental Resources, Forest Ecology, Introduction to Field Studies and Dendrology.
• The Environmental Resources – Sustainable Communities program offers a practical, integrated and interdisciplinary examination of the interactions between humans and natural ecosystems with an emphasis on solutions and entrepreneurship. The program offers clusters in energy efficiency, agriculture and natural resources, entrepreneurship/sustainable business, outdoor recreation, and university transfer. Career options with this program are wide-ranging from being an energy auditor to a farmer. Fall course offerings include: Introduction to Sustainable Communities, Sustainable Communities Skills Lab, Building Performance and Efficiency, Outdoor Adventure Leadership Skills Lab, Greening Your World Skills Lab, and Environmental
History.
• The Environmental Resources – Power Generation Technology program is geared towards students interested in mechanical and electrical systems and is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the steam and electrical power generation and distribution industry. Fall course offerings include: Power Plant Primer, Operations and Maintenance Techniques, Operations and Maintenance Safety and Work Experience.
The development of the three new programs was made possible through a grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, according to a COS press release.
The College conducted surveys and consulted with community experts and industry partners to develop programs to train students for a wide variety of employment opportunities.
For more information about the new programs and fall course offerings visit www.siskiyous.edu/cte/environmental/ or call Kathy Gassaway at (530) 938-5512 or email vocedinfo@siskiyous.edu. To register for classes online visit www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm or call (530) 938-5272 or call toll-free (888) 397-4339.
