S C H O O L O F CA R EE R & T E C H N I C A L E D U C ATION
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE This Fall, the CVCC Alexander Complex will be the first CVCC location to launch the new Sustainability Technologies program.
Sustainability Technology is a vital aspect of
electrical booths where students can learn
“The new program will also allow high
the Construction industry. To be successful,
hands-on. While the Alexander Complex does
schools with a CTE Construction program
employees must understand concepts of
not currently have an electrical booth space,
to connect students to the college-level
energy production, waste reduction, current
the CVCC Construction Academy pitched in
program,” Robinson continues, “so they
design practices, and approved energy codes.
to get them ready for the semester.
have further opportunities to receive post-
CVCC’s Sustainability Technologies program focuses on these subjects, so our students can make big steps in their construction career. This curriculum is expansive, and can be useful in a variety of industries within Alexander and Catawba Counties. According to Ramie
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EVERY CONSTRUCTION TRADE AREA HAS SEEN A SIGNIFICANT NEED FOR WORKERS TO ENTER THE LOCAL WORKFORCE.
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Robinson, Director of Electrical Systems and Computer-Integrated
Machining,
“CVCC is bringing many new courses and offerings to Alexander County at the ATEC building,” says Aden Cranford, Dean of Career and Technical Education at CVCC. “We are excited that our new program, Sustainability Technologies, will be the flagship program of study. All program courses will be offered
“Every
Construction Academy students built the
solely in Alexander County, and under the
construction trade area has seen a significant
wiring boxes which are being used in
leadership of Department Head, Ramie
need for workers to enter the local workforce
the Alexander Complex by Sustainability
Robinson, we know this program will thrive.
over the last several years. CVCC has also
Technology students this Fall. Robinson
Ramie understands both the needs of
seen considerable growth in the Electrical
explains that linking the summer project to
Alexander County and how important the
Systems and HVAC programs to help the
a curriculum program allows Construction
trades are in our community.”
demand for workers in our area.”
Academy
students
to
gain
real-world
experience and receive the opportunity to One Sustainability Technologies course, ELC 113-Residential Wiring, requires access to 16
secondary credentials.”
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earn college credit.
