energy

How to Become a Solar Installation Technician

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

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7 Benefits of Attending a Trade School

Are you looking for a rewarding education from a trade school? Interested in aviation maintenance, energy technology, welding, or HVACR? With competitive job markets in almost every sector, there has never been a better time to attend a trade school. Trade schools offer students benefits that no other institution of higher learning can. To name just a few, here are some of the benefits of attending a trade school: shorter program lengths, skill-specific programs, devoted

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

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

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Energy Resources & Energy Technicians: How Power is Generated

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

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

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

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Careers in Energy & Industrial Technology

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.

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