Are you interested in helping the environment, while pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math?

Did you know that renewable energy is growing faster than the rest of the American economy?

Earning a renewable energy certificate at Madison College can help you get started on a career in this exciting field!

Contact us at:

Kenneth A. Walz, Ph.D.

Chemistry, Engineering, and

Renewable Energy Instructor

kwalz@madisoncollege.edu Office: (608) 246-6521

Joel Shoemaker

Electrical Apprenticeship and

Renewable Energy Instructor

jbshoemaker@madisoncollege.edu Office: (608) 246-5275

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Renewable Energy?

Renewable Energy

Certificate

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Renewable Energy Certificate Requirements Take these core classes Intro to Renewable Energy (20-806-291) Fall 3 credits Solar Photovoltaic Technology (20-806-292) Spring 3 credits Plus additional coursework from this list as needed to reach at least 9 credits total RE for International Development (20-806-290) Summer Study Abroad 3 credits Solar Photovoltaic Installation Lab * (20-806-293) Summer 1 credit Renewable Energy Honors Project (20-806-807) Fall or Spring 2-3 credits Renewable Energy Electives * (20-806-xxx) 1-3 credits Energy and Society ‡ (20-809-269) Spring 3 credits TOTAL CREDITS at least 9 * Co/Pre-requisite knowledge or experience is required in electricity/ electronics/ electrical circuits. ‡ This course satisfies social sciences requirements for many four-year universities.

In Wisconsin, Solar and Wind now employ more people than coal and natural gas. Source: DOE Energy Employment Report (2017)

Earn your Renewable Energy Certificate

while completing your degree in a traditional

STEM field and give yourself an added distinction in the

job market.

Source: NOW HIRING: The growth of America’s clean energy and Sustainability Jobs by the Environmental Defense Fund and Meister Consulting Group (2017)

Renewable Energy Jobs Breakdown

Wisconsin Electric Generation Employment by

Technology