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