Are you interested in learning about career pathways in the trades?

Check out ACE MV’s Intro to Technical and Building Trades!

Formerly the Clean Energy Career Explorations Seminar

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, check out our information session recording:

Funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, this career explorations seminar will introduce Vineyard residents to jobs in the technical and building trades, including HVAC mechanics and installers, sheet metal workers, construction and building inspectors, offshore wind technicians, solar panel technicians, and solar panel mechanics.

Class Structure:

  • Overview
  • Training & Certifications
  • Career Trajectory
  • “Day in the Life”
  • Hands on Demo

Classes will be primarily held at MV Regional High School in Oak Bluffs, with some classes held off campus.

Schedule: 10/26 – 11/18

  • Session 1
    • Program Intro
  • Session 2
    • Foundations of Electricity
  • Session 3
    • Renewable Energy: Solar, Offshore Wind, Battery Storage
  • Session 4
    • TBA
  • Session 5
    • Building Performance: Design & Energy Efficiency
  • Session 6
    • HVAC
  • Session 7
    • Automotive
  • Session 8
    • Career Exploration / Career Navigation Meetings

Schedule and location of classes subject to change. Details will be confirmed with students in advance of class sessions. 

This program is made possible with support from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

Questions about the trades or energy transition related programming? Contact Garrett Burt at garrett@acemv.org.

To see other offerings, please check our School for Offseason Survival.