The NECA/IBEW Training Center in Portland prepares apprentices for careers as licensed electricians in both residential and commercial sectors.
Brian Crise, shown here with one of his classes, is an instructor at the Center who does training especially for work in the solar industry.
This photo shows the solar array on the front of the Center, which was installed by the Women of IBEW Local 48.
According to Rod Belisle, the Training Director, NECA electrical contractors have always done energy efficiency and renewable energy work, but they’ve shifted their focus in recent years to make it a higher priority.
Journey level electricians graduating from the Center will have the skills and knowledge to work in wind, solar, wave and other renewable energy arenas, as well as in green construction and retrofitting. As members of IBEW 48, they’ll earn union scale and benefits, and have access to continuing education opportunities at the Training Center.
1 comment:
That is one hell of an
electrician training centre, I'd love to able to attend an NECA/IBEW training centre in the US to see how they compare to those here in the UK.
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