News Release

IWV, SK Campus

Wind Technology Boot Camp Offered

December 18, 2008

Cerro Coso Community College will offer a Wind Technology Boot Camp for individuals interested in learning the basics for becoming a wind technician. The Boot Camp class will be held at California City High School, January 26 - March 19. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. The Community Education class is limited to 15 students and cost $1,000.

This class is being offered in response to the demand of industry requests for trained entry level wind technicians. Graduates will have an opportunity to find employment in both California and global wind resource areas. "The need for qualified wind technicians is immediate. The industry is now a national focus given the need for alternative energy resources," stated instructor Larry Board. Cerro Coso has partnered with Airstreams of Tehachapi, California wind professionals that have the training and experience needed to provide safe, quality services every time.

Cerro Coso Community College Instructor, Larry Board has attended Wind Training classes over the last two years and has completed Airstreams certified training program. Instructor Board and a variety of Airstream professionals will be teaching the Boot Camp classes. Airstream Instructors have 25 years of experience in the Wind Industry.

Call the College at 384-6106 or enroll online at www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed. The College will be closed from December 22-January 2, 2009. The College will reopen on January 5, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Clark, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230