Owens unveils new alternative energy degree program

[Fledermaus]

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH -- Area residents interested in careers in the installation and maintenance of alternative and renewable energy technology now have the opportunity to pursue their higher educational degree at Owens Community College as the academic institution's School of Technology unveils a new alternative energy and sustainable systems technology associate degree program.


Beginning with Spring Semester 2011, the new academic program is being offered on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. The two-year associate degree program recently received formal approval by the Ohio Board of Regents.

"Green technology is becoming more and more important in our energy-driven society," said Randy Wharton, Owens Chair of Design Technologies and Co-Interim Dean of the School of Technology. "As the demand for existing and emerging technologies within alternative and renewable energy grows, the need for highly qualified technicians is a necessity."

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7895790

[Nihil]

1. Smart move!

Companies (and people at large) will probably prefer a specific and
relevent qualification to a generic "plumber diploma" or whatever.