SCHOOL OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 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 the Construction industry. To be successful, employees must understand concepts of energy production, waste reduction, current design practices, and approved energy codes. 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 Robinson, Director of Electrical Systems and Computer-Integrated Machining, “Every construction trade area has seen a significant need for workers to enter the local workforce over the last several years. CVCC has also seen considerable growth in the Electrical Systems and HVAC programs to help the demand for workers in our area.”

One Sustainability Technologies course, ELC 113-Residential Wiring, requires access to electrical booths where students can learn hands-on. While the Alexander Complex does not currently have an electrical booth space, the CVCC Construction Academy pitched in to get them ready for the semester.

“The new program will also allow high schools with a CTE Construction program to connect students to the college-level program,” Robinson continues, “so they have further opportunities to receive postsecondary credentials.”

Construction Academy students built the wiring boxes which are being used in the Alexander Complex by Sustainability Technology students this Fall. Robinson explains that linking the summer project to a curriculum program allows Construction Academy students to gain real-world experience and receive the opportunity to earn college credit.

“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 solely in Alexander County, and under the leadership of Department Head, Ramie Robinson, we know this program will thrive. Ramie understands both the needs of Alexander County and how important the trades are in our community.”