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How to Become a Solar Installation Technician

June 26, 2019

Interested in becoming a solar installation technician? The energy industry reaches hundreds of millions of people every day. When a consumer flips their light switch, they fully expect the lights to come on. This is all thanks to the energy mix which generates electricity all over the country. A growing percentage of this electricity generation is coming from solar power. This is largely because of the growing environmental movement and the recognition that renewable energy

5 Skills of a Successful Solar Installation Technician

May 8, 2019

One of the most in-demand jobs is that of a solar installation technician. With the growing popularity of solar, more solar installation technicians are required to install thousands of solar panels. Solar panels can cover acres of land in order to generate clean, reliable, and renewable energy for hundreds of thousands of consumers every year. Luckily, there are many programs to help train the best solar installers in the world. So, what are the most

What I Need to Know About Entry-Level Solar Energy Jobs

February 8, 2019

The renewable energy industry is booming. More and more consumers and businesses are seeing the benefits of resources like photovoltaic (PV) arrays and wind power. This has led to a drastic uptick of entry-level job growth in the solar energy field. The photovoltaic industry in particular has seen handsome gains in job creation thanks to the manual labor requirements of building an array. While it is great to hear about what jobs are in high

Energy Resources & Energy Technicians: How Power is Generated

May 7, 2018

The energy industry continues to grow and diversify, and so does the demand for an educated, well-trained workforce. Technology has helped us harness new types of energy more efficiently, including natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, water, wind, geothermal and solar energy. The task of energy technicians is to install, maintain and repair the essential electric infrastructure that powers our world. Learn more about the various sources of energy and the roles energy technicians play in

The Energy Industry: What Career Path Is Right for You?

March 27, 2018

Interested in a career in the energy industry? Want to become a power plant operator, turbine maintenance technician, millwright, hydroelectric plant technician, water treatment plant and systems operator, oil and gas technician or generator technician? Did you know that it can take as little as 7-16 months to get the skills needed for an entry-level job in the energy industry? Before you start looking for an energy industry career, lay a solid foundation by completing

Careers in Energy & Industrial Technology

October 23, 2017

Interested in an energy technology career? Looking to get a new and rewarding job in as little as 9 to 16 months? Individuals with Energy & Industrial Technician training pursue positions in a wide variety of energy industries, including wind, gas, coal, nuclear, solar, standby power, geothermal, hydroelectric, methane/landfill gas generation, power distribution and dispatch, water treatment, and more. There are many different opportunities for graduates of the Energy & Industrial Technician program at MIAT.

Renewable Energy: Big Changes and New Growth

May 10, 2017

Renewable Energy: Big Changes and New Growth Major changes are happening right now in the energy industry that are impacting both the public and private sectors. According to WIRED.com, 75 percent of the electricity generating capacity in the United States currently depends on the combustion of fossil fuels, and a number of states have started looking for alternative ways to produce energy. New York has committed to meeting 50 percent of its power needs from clean,

“Michigan’s Energy Boom More About Wind Than Oil”

October 16, 2014

A recent article in the Detroit Free Press discusses the increasing growth of the state’s energy industries beyond traditional fossil fuels. With a new push to update or replace many existing power plants powered by coal, new jobs are being created throughout the state especially in wind and other types of renewable energy. A study conducted on the effects of investment in new recycling and renewable energy programs showed the creation of over 20,000 jobs for skilled workers. Start your

Credit hour classes – All Energy Programs, HVACR, and GLD starting 10/2/2014

September 25, 2014

With the semester in full swing, our credit hour classes for the energy programs at both the Houston, TX and Canton, MI campuses are about to start. On October 2, both of our campuses will begin the first day of our credit hour classes. All of our energy programs as well as HVACR and GLD are included in this group and you still have time to sign up! Enroll in these credit hour classes now

New HVAC & Energy Classes starting in Canton, MI – 10/2/14

September 11, 2014

Apply today for the new class for our HVAC and Energy classes starting on October 2nd, 2014 at MIAT’s Canton, MI campus. We offer a variety of Energy classes leading up to the Associates in Energy Technology! The HVACR training program is composed of both classroom lectures and hands-on learning. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation in HVACR while graduates of this program will gain advanced skills once employed in the

Energy Technology

How to Become a Solar Installation Technician

5 Skills of a Successful Solar Installation Technician

What I Need to Know About Entry-Level Solar Energy Jobs

Energy Resources & Energy Technicians: How Power is Generated

The Energy Industry: What Career Path Is Right for You?

Careers in Energy & Industrial Technology

Renewable Energy: Big Changes and New Growth

“Michigan’s Energy Boom More About Wind Than Oil”

Credit hour classes – All Energy Programs, HVACR, and GLD starting 10/2/2014

New HVAC & Energy Classes starting in Canton, MI – 10/2/14

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