It’s official: The IBEW Local 212 and NECA want to be the leaders in solar photovoltaics—to take advantage of whatever opportunities this technology may yet offer. Together, electrical workers and contractors are preparing the necessary programs to ensure our industry’s success. The goal is to keep under their joint umbrella all the work related to electrical construction—and photovoltaics, the conversion of the sun’s energy into electricity, certainly qualifies!   How can we accomplish this? The IBEW Local 212 and NECA are determined to work with all the leading figures—solar-technology-focused groups, and manufacturers of solar products and systems—to ensure our success in preparing for the latest innovative technologies.   Working through our Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, the IBEW Local 212 and NECA are seeking—along with major advocacy groups and solar product manufacturers—to be instrumental in establishing a national accreditation and certification board for photovoltaic installation and maintenance. One way to establish the “who is qualified” credentials in this area is to establish a nationally standardized means of certification for those who have completed accredited programs. Thus, the National Photovoltaic Construction Standards & Certification Partnership (NPCSCP), to be coordinated through the NJATC, has been created by the IBEW-NECA team and others.
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 OHIO GROWS GRANT SOLAR CLASSES

These Ohio Grows Grant sponsored classes are open to Ohio residents. This page is for information only. Registrations are accepted by mail or in person at the JATC office. Currently scheduled classes are:

ClassID	Days	Dates	Time	# Days
ST810-5	Monday-Friday	August 9th-13th	5:00 pm to 9:00 pm	11
	Monday-Friday	August 23rd - 27th	5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
	Saturday	August 28th	8:00 am to 4:30 pm

More information about these grant classes can be found in the pdf file named "AppInstructions-Aug10" below.

If you are an Ohio resident and would like to register for an above class, you must download and complete both forms below. Completed forms must be returned to the JATC office by August 2, 2010 for consideration.