You can build and maintain renewable solar and wind energy systems. It's a great career and nurtures our planet. Learn online, at the Blong Technology Center, and as you build solar arrays and climb turbines in the field. Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship may even cover your tuition.
What You Learn in Renewable Energy Systems
Learn to configure, assemble, and maintain systems that convert sunlight and wind into energy. Analyze sites, install equipment, and work with electrical systems and motors. Renewable energy is a high-growth industry and in as little as two years you are ready to launch your career.
What Can I Do With a Renewable Energy Systems Specialist Degree?
Get to work and feel good about the work you do. Take a job as a solar photovoltaic installer. Plan, configure, assemble, and maintain systems that convert sunlight and wind into energy. Accept a job with a power company, renewable energy equipment manufacturer, or businesses that specialize in green energy. Or work in utility construction or the bio-fuels industry. Your skills are in high demand and your opportunities are plenty.
A Solid Foundation
Print Reading
It's a map
Print Reading
Read, interpret, and create industrial drawings and prints.
Control and Power Distribution
Operate & maintain
Control and Power Distribution
Learn about electrical, motor, and electromechanical devices.
Fluid Power
Behavior
Fluid Power
Master the basic laws of fluid power systems and properties of fluids.
Capstone
All yours
Capstone
Develop a business plan and design renewable energy project.
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Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship
You may be eligible to earn a degree in this high-demand field for zero tuition costs! You file for financial aid, and if your Expected Family Contribution is at or below $20,000, the state covers the remaining balance beyond the aid for which you are eligible. More than two dozen career programs qualify, including this one. File your FAFSA by July 15.
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Need some extra help? We offer drop-in and scheduled tutoring on each campus, and online, too. You can also get a writing consultation via email. Visit our tutoring centers for more information on services and schedules.
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Blong Technology Center
8500 Hillandale Road
Davenport, IA 52806
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