1. Creating Economic Opportunity for Rural People and Places

2. An important step in blazing new Oregon Trails … Striving for economic competitiveness through collaboration, innovation and talent development! In alignment with the TOC/OWA vision to skill up rural citizens, business & industry to compete in the global economy. A new level of partnership and collaboration between the workforce system, local elected officials, education and more.

3. What is the Green Technician Certificate? A one year certificate to be offered by eight rural serving colleges; A foundation-building certificate that will prepare entry level employees with the foundation skills needed in a variety of industries that are associated with or support green jobs. Specifically designed to meet the unique needs of rural Oregon: Smaller Companies Occupations may have only one or two local job openings Basic technical skills easily transfer

4. OUR WORKING DEFINITION: We define the green economy as economic activity related to reducing the use of fossil fuels, decreasing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the efficiency of energy usage, recycling materials, and developing and adopting renewable sources of energy.

5. Why This Effort Now? Rural Oregon holds significant long term potential for green industry due to the vast resource base – land, wind, biomass, geothermal, etc.; Rural green industries typically have small employment bases; Because of small employment bases – transferrable skills are ideal; and Because in order to truly take advantage of “green economic opportunity” we must build a system for training workers.

6. Individuals who complete the one-year Green Tech Certificate will: be multi-skill, systems thinkers and problem-solvers; be prepared for a broad array of green occupations across a variety of diverse industries; have a fundamental understanding of sustainability, green technologies, process improvements; elimination of waste, and an overview of various careers in green tech; and be able to demonstrate the applied reading and workplace math skills needed on-the-job. possess workplace skills employers need: critical thinking, problem solving, team work, etc.; possess a unique set of entry-level electrical, mechanical, and heating/cooling systems skills; and have the skills and ability to adjust to rapidly changing technology.

7. As a result rural Oregon will... Have a demonstrable workforce ready to meet the needs of green and greening industries; Utilize these new certified workers in efforts to attract and support expanding opportunities; Be better placed to compete for opportunities; Current business and industry will have a pool of trained workers ready to support new efforts.

8. Examples of Learning Outcomes: Intro to Sustainability:Workplace Skills:Technical Skills: Basics of industrial sustainability; Problem-solving/critical thinking; Overarching understanding of systems and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair; Awareness of green implications; Gather info/observation skills; Basic electrical / electronics; Introduction to careers in green tech; Generate and compare options; Basic boiler / refrigeration; Fundamentals of process improvement/lean; Time management;Basic fluid power; Basics of maintenance & repair. Industrial customer services. Drive systems. Note – this is not a complete list, provided only as an example.

9. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES 120 certificates a year for the first 2 years Statewide Certificate – approved for use by any Oregon Community College Transferrable / articulated credits that can lead to career pathways and other certifications Placement of students in entry level positions across a number of sectors Standard Content and Transferability Alignment with the Career Pathways concept Relationship with more advanced programs

10. Participating Colleges Blue Mountain Clatsop Columbia Gorge Southwestern Tillamook Bay Treasure Valley Linn Benton Umpqua (Lead)

11. Green Certificate Overview Oregon Green Tech Certificate (45 Credits) All courses to be taught through the “lens” of Green Energy/Energy Efficiency Statewide Core Credits Local Electives

12. Courses At-A-Glance: TERM 1TERM 2TERM 3 GT 101Sustainabilit y GT 106Building Systems GT 111Preventive Maintenance / Energy Conservation GT 102Industrial Safety GT 107Electrical Sys. Trblshooting II GT 112Control Systems GT 103Mechanical Systems GT 108Fluid PowerGT 113Heating Systems GT 104Electrical Sys. Trblshooting GT 109HVACR Systems Ops GT 114Local Apps for Alternative Energy GT 105Applied/Sho p Math GT 110Communication Skills GT 115Human Relations Customer Service

13. For Additional Information Kris Latimer CEO TOC/OWA kris@tocowa.org 541.928.0241 x219 www.tocowa.org Pete Bober Dir. SBDC/Workforce UCC pete.bober@umpqua.edu 541.440.4673 www.umpqua.edu