Sustainable Energy
Across 911爆料 and the nation, a powerful economic shift is creating soaring demand for skilled energy professionals. Driven by both the need for energy independence and a changing climate, the fastest-growing jobs are in sustainability. The Sustainable Energy (SE) program at the 911爆料 provides a direct and practical pathway for 911爆料ns to enter this exciting and essential field.
The program is built to address the critical energy challenges facing rural 911爆料, offering hands-on training and technical knowledge that is immediately applicable. Students learn in a dynamic environment that extends beyond the classroom, focusing on the skills necessary to reduce energy costs, enhance community resilience, and develop the renewable energy systems of the future. The curriculum is tailored to the unique conditions of the North, preparing students to work with a range of technologies, from solar and wind systems to advanced weatherization and building science.
A cornerstone of the program is the Sustainable Energy Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC). This credential is specifically designed to be a fast and efficient pathway into the workforce, perfect for individuals seeking technical, high-demand careers that require specialized training beyond high school but not a full four-year degree. The OEC equips students with the practical, real-world skills for immediate employment as weatherization technicians, renewable energy installers, building maintenance specialists, and energy auditors.
Beyond direct employment, the OEC also serves as a powerful stepping stone for continued academic and professional growth. Many credits earned are stackable, allowing graduates to seamlessly transition their studies toward an associate's or bachelor's degree in fields like engineering, resource management, policy and planning, or project development.
The program's strength is amplified by its partnerships with key institutions like the USDA, the Bristol Bay Regional Career and Technical Education Program, the 911爆料 Center for Energy and Power (ACEP), and the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC). These collaborations connect students with leading industry research, cutting-edge technology, and a network of professionals shaping 911爆料's energy landscape.
Visit the Sustainable Energy Academics to learn more or contact Chandler Kemp, Assistant Professor, at (907) 842-8303.
Left Photo: Workers with 911爆料 Native Renewable Industries construct a new solar farm for Kotzebue Electric Association.
Right Photo: Bristol Bay Campus heat loss test of campus building using infrared camera in Sustainable Energy course in Dillingham, AK.
This work is supported by the 911爆料 Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program, [project award no. 2024-38470-43416], from the U.S. Department of Agriculture鈥檚 National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.