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Building Electrification Microcredential to Help Fill Local Employment Opportunities

SUNY Ulster announces a new part-time Microcredential in Building for those looking to start a career or add to their skills in green building.

SUNY Ulster Press Release

July 28, 2021 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster announces a new part-time Microcredential in Building for those looking to start a career or add to their skills in green building.  Starting on August 30, this one-year credential consists of four courses delivered via webinar, site visits, and one Applied Learning course offered in spring 2022.

This microcredential was developed to help local employers find needed skilled workers. It will train technicians, engineers, and managers to gain knowledgeable insight into high-efficiency heating, solar panels, and building systems automation found in both large and small buildings throughout the Hudson Valley.

Courses for this microcredential include:

  • GRB 260 Green HVAC
  • GRB 230 Commercial Electrical
  • GRB 210 Building Automation Controls
  • GRB 250 Troubleshooting Green Building Systems
  • GRB 280 Applied Learning

A high school diploma is required to start this program. Those with HVAC training or who are mechanical/electrical technicians are encouraged to add this micro-credential to their resume. This micro-credential is also stackable into the Green Building AAS program at SUNY Ulster.

For more information on this program or the potential to receive tuition assistance for the program, please call SUNY Ulster’s registration team at 845-339-2025.

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Dina Pearlman
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