!Welcome Introduction to

Green Career Options

Pathways for growing jobs, careers, communities...

“Never has there been a time when the skills of understanding and working with our natural resources have been so important.”

~ Randy Lawrence, President, College of the Siskiyous

Center of Excellence for the California Community College’s Economic and

Workforce Development Program Study

• According to their [green job] research, all sectors of industry will be increasingly looking for skilled employees with education in applied environmental sciences and technology as business changes its practices more and more toward conserving energy and managing resources more effectively, sustainability, and reducing costs.

COS Programs

• Environmental Science*• Environmental Studies*• Environmental Resources Program

– Resource Technology– Power Generation Technology– Sustainable Communities

*In development

Environmental Science* *In development

• AS Degree-Transfer

• Preparing students for further study or a career in Environmental Science by providing them with broad knowledge of the physical and life sciences with an emphasis on their applications to environmental science and giving them local real-world experience in the field.

General Physics 1/LabPHYS 2A

Introduction to ChemistryCHEM 3A

Physical GeologyGEOL 16

Work Experience in BiologyBIO 49

Introduction to BiologyBIO 1A

Introduction to BiologyBIO 1B

Environmental ScienceBIO 14A

Plus all courses to complete AS Degree

Environmental ScienceRequired Courses*In development

Fall 2010 Classes Environmental Science

BIO 14 Environmental Principles 3 TTh 1-2:15pm

BIO 1 Principles of Biology 4 MWF 1-1:50pm

W 2-5:00pm

CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry 5 MW 9-10:50am

W 1-3:50pm

PHYS 2A General Physics 1/Lab 4 TTh 8-10:45am

GEOL 16 Physical Geology 4 MWF 1-1:55pm

W 2-5:10pm

Environmental Studies* *In development

• AA Degree-Transfer

• Preparing students for further study or a career in environmental studies by providing them with a broad social sciences framework that allows them to interpret complex environmental and social issues.

Environmental HistoryHIST 22

Field Natural HistoryBIO 16

Environmental ScienceBIO 14A

Environmental EthicsPHIL 16

Physical GeographyGEOG 1

Plus all courses to complete AA Degree

Environmental StudiesRequired Courses*In development

Fall 2010 Classes Environmental Studies

HIST 22 Environmental History 3 M 6-9:00pm

BIO 16 Field Natural History 3 W 6-10:00pm

GEOG 1 Physical Geography 3 TTh 1:30-2:50pm

BIO 14 Environmental Principles 3 TTh 1-2:15pm

Program Purpose

Providing students with education, hands-on training, and exploration of the relationships between people and natural systems for sustainable jobs, careers, and communities.

• Three interrelated programs

• Advisory Committees with Businesses, Resource Agencies, non profit organizations and Community membership for each program

• Special career pathway opportunities for grades 7 to 12

• Internship Programs and Work Experience

• Community Workshops and Lecture Series

Environmental Resources Program

• Resource Technology

• Power Generation Technology

• Sustainable CommunitiesS

http://www.siskiyous.edu/cte/environmental/

Resource Technology ERRT

• Certificate 28.5 units• Certificate 33.5 units• AS Degree

To provide students with education and hands-on training to equip them with the skills needed for a job and/or career in environmental resources management.

Resource Technology Jobs & Careers• Timber Management

Companies• Cal Fire • California Forest

Association • California State Parks

and Recreation • US Forest Service

• California Department

of Agriculture • NOAA fisheries

• CAL EPA • California Department

of Fish and Game • Northwest Center for

Sustainable Resources

• Peace Corps • US Fish and Wildlife

Service • Soil Conservation

Service• Private Consultants• Bureau of Land

Management

ERRT 11 Forest Ecology 3 WF 9-9:50am

F 10am-12:50pm

ERRT 21 Intermediate Field Studies 0.5 T 11am-12:15pm

ERRT 22 Introduction to Surveying 3 MW 11am-

1:30pm

ERRT 30 Silviculture 3 Th 9am-11:15am

ERRT 31 Aerial Photo Interpretation 3 TBA

Fall 2010 Classes Resource Technology

Dendrology

Power Generation Technology ERPG

• Certificate 6 units• Certificate 39 units• AS Degree

Providing students with the skills and education necessary to gain employment in either the steam or electrical generation industry. Industry members benefit from the success of the program by the increase in qualified individuals who apply for vacancies at our facilities.

Power Generation Technology Jobs and Careers

• Entry level jobs in the steam and electrical power generation and distribution industry

• Power plant operations• Control, monitor and

maintain boilers, turbines, and generators in power-generating plants

• Monitor instruments to regulate electricity flows

Fall 2010 Classes Power Generation Technology

ERPG 50 Power Plant Fundamentals 2 Online

ERPG 51 Maintenance Techniques 1 Online

ERPG 52 Operations, Maintenance Safety 2 Online

ERPG 61 Technical Drawing Interpretation 3 TBA

ERPG 62 Electrical Generation & Transmission 2 TBA

ERPG 63 Combustion & Emission Control 2 TBA

ERPG 64 Instrumentation/Process Control 3 TBA

ERPG 49a,c Work Experience Var. TBA

Sustainable Communities ERSC

• Certificate 20 units• AS Degree

Providing students with skills and in-depth exploration of the interdependent relationships between people and natural systems in preparation to start sustainable small businesses, jobs, and careers.

Sustainable Communities Jobs & Careers

• Small businesses• Sustainability planning• Sustainability training• Renewable energy

technician• Farming• Energy auditing• Ranching• Gardening

• Green Building• Biofuels Production• Transportation • Alternative Fuels• Water, Wastewater & Waste Management • Outdoor recreation & adventure leadership

Fall 2010 Classes ERSC

ERSC 1 Introduction to Sustainable Communities 3 M 5:30-8:30pm

ERSC 3 Outdoor Adventure Leadership Skills 3 F 10am-2:30pm

some Sat field trips

ERSC 50 Sustainable Communities Skills Lab 2 M 10am-1:50pm

ERSC 51 Greening Your World 3 M 2:00-4:00pm W 2:00-5:00pm

ERSC 53 Renewable Energy 1 W 6-9:00pm

S 10-4 field trip

BA 60 Exploring Business Opportunities 3 TTh 10-10:50am

Fall 2010 Classes ERSC Continued

BA 86 ItÕs Your Business 2 T 5:30-8:30pm

CSCI 1 Introduction to Computer Science 3 MWF 9-9:50am

GEOL 13 Environmental Geology 3 Online

HIST 22 Environmental History 3 M 6-9:00pm

BIO 14 Environmental Principles 3 TTh 1-2:15pm

Outdoor Adventure Leadership

Greening Your World

Green Futures Program

• Unique one-year grant to provide green jobs to 18-24 year olds

• Up to 400 paid internship hours from June 2010-June 2011

• STEP, Inc., and Northern California Resource Center

• Student applications-determine eligibility• Work site applications

COS Counseling Department

• AS degree requirements

• How counseling can help you chose the right program for your interests

!Thank you for Coming

Join Us • Register at http://www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm • Call for more information 530-938-5305