Partner with Allied to get your clients retrained. Today's emerging technologies provide opportunities

nationwide.

Ursula GarciaCounselor Support Coordinator

Toll Free: (888) 925-4283 Fax: (949) 461-9557

www.AlliedVocRehab.com

Renewable Energy and Your Clients

Job Outlook

Training for Green Collar Jobs◦ The Business of Solar◦ Intro to Photovoltaic Systems◦ Advanced Photovoltaic Systems◦ Introduction to Green Building◦ Green Building Practices◦ Home Energy Survey Professional

Allied’s Accreditation & Funding Sources

Allied’s Career Training Programs

Exclusive Benefits to Working With Us◦ On Track Personal Service◦ Job Assistance Network

Recap and Q&A

Government initiatives are spurring growth in the green industry. With a projection of 5 million new green jobs in the next decade, career training in today's emerging technologies is the pathway to a sustainable career. Recent Headlines:

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Solar Power International Sells Out Exhibit Floor as 900+ ...Business Wire (press release)... of the show are reinvested back into policy, research, and education activities that support the continued and expedited growth of the US solar market. ...

US to award grants for renewable energy projectsReutersThe funding will help meet the Obama administration's goal to double US renewable energy production over the next three years, create jobs and provide ...

Outlook on green jobs: PromisingThe Ticker, The City University of New York... the green sector offers lucrative job positions that can very well turn into meaningful careers in the long run ...

The current administration has committed to doubling U.S. renewable energy by 2012, and plans to invest $150 billion over 10 years toward the nation's clean energy economy (www.mybarackobama.com)

Several hundred cities and local governments around the world are actively planning or implementing renewable energy policies (The Pew Charitable Trusts)

From 1998 to 2007, the number of jobs in the clean energy sector grew nearly two and a half times faster than overall jobs (The Pew Charitable Trusts)

29 U.S. states have set renewable energy goals (The Pew Charitable Trusts) Grid-connected solar PV continues to be the fastest growing power generation

technology, with a 70 percent increase in existing capacity (REN21)

The growing clean energy economy is producing well-paying jobs in every state, led by California, for individuals of all education and skill levels (The Pew Charitable Trusts)

Sectors Showing Greatest Job GrowthResearchers working on solar, wind and geothermal energy

Solar panel installers

Wind turbine workers

Workers who retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient

Workers who specialize in alternative, environmentally-friendly building materials

Workers involved in the development of electric and hybrid cars

(Source: Pew Center on the States)

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The Business of Solar Classify useful energy conservation methods and ways of being energy efficient

Identify the Photovoltaic (PV) industry and how much energy a PV system will produce

Identify the benefits of using solar PV systems in the real estate market

Home Energy Survey ProfessionalTypes of energy surveys that RESNET performs

Required areas of inspection for each home energy audit

Procedures for onsite measurement of structures and subcomponents

Types and proper installation methods of insulation, amount to be used and effects

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Residential/Commercial Solar Sales Consultant – Field Energy Consultant – Energy Conservation Representative – Energy Efficiency Finance Manager –

Home Improvement Retrofit Trainee – Residential Air Sealing Technician

Introduction to Photovoltaic SystemsKnow how to conduct a site assessment, and maintain and troubleshoot PV systems

Know the workings and uses of inverters, batteries, charge controllers, and other balance-of-system components

Identify safety hazards, practices and protective equipment used during PV system installation and maintenance

Advanced Principles of Photovoltaic Systems InstallationSelect appropriate system designs/configurations, major components, and BOS equipment

Estimate sizing requirements, time, sequence of installation, materials, and equipment required for installation

Recognize the electrical design that is within acceptable operating limits for power conditioning equipment

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Solar Energy System Installer Helper – Solar & PV Installation: Roofer - Solar Energy System Installer – Solar Commercial Installation Engineering

Technician - Solar Fabrication Technician

Introduction to Green Building Name factors that contribute to green land developmentRecognize methods of green constructionDistinguish between different energy efficiency standards

Green Building Practices – LEED Green Associate Certification Identify green building guidelines and terminology Specify sustainable site criteria and landscaping considerations Identify building material issues as they relate to sustainability and occupant health Specify indoor environmental quality issues that affect inhabitant health and satisfaction

Renewable Energy Consultant – Commercial Energy Field Auditor – Field Energy Consultant – Energy Conservation Representative –Home

Improvement Retrofit Trainee – Residential Air Sealing Technician

History & Accreditation◦ 17 years in business- over 825,000

students◦ DETC Accreditation (National)

Licensed by…◦ California Department of Real Estate◦ Office of Real Estate Appraisers

Approved by…◦ Appraiser Qualifications Board◦ California Eligible Training Provider List

Member of: ◦ California Association of Rehabilitation &

Reemployment Professionals◦ American Institution of Professional

Bookkeepers◦ Association of Construction Inspectors◦ Medical Association of Billers◦ California Association of Private

Postsecondary Schools◦ California Association of Realtors◦ California Real Estate Education

Association◦ Housing Inspection Foundation◦ International Association of Administrative

Professionals

Workforce Investment Act Department of Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31 Disabled Veterans

Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Trade Adjustment Act Workers Compensation

• Appraisal License• Broker License• Home Inspection• Property Management• Salesperson License• Solar Technology

Real Estate CareersReal Estate Careers

• Dental Office Assistant• Medical Billing• Medical Coding• Medical Transcription• Pharmacy Technician

Medical CareersMedical Careers

• Administrative Assistant• Computerized Financial

Accounting• Hotel/Restaurant

Management• Microsoft Vista• Private Investigation• Small Business Management

Professional CareersProfessional Careers

• The Business of Solar• Home Energy Survey

Professional• Introduction to PV

Systems• Advanced Principles of PV• Intro. To Green Building• Green Building

Professional - LEED

Emerging TechnologyEmerging Technology

On Track Personal Service (OTPS) provides your clients with one-on-one guidance throughout their training. They are given the tools to successfully complete their programs in a timely manner. You are constantly informed of their progress.

Specially-Trained Academic Advisors – Your clients are assigned to an academic advisor Regular Phone Calls – Your clients receive phone calls to follow up on lessons, answer questions and provide overall support Weekly Progress Reports – You receive a detailed report of your clients' progress

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Allied helps your clients return to the workforce in as little as 12 weeks by taking an active role in their education.

“I found the results I have achieved through Allied for my Clients to be equal to or superior to many site-based schools” Layne Guinnane C.R.C.

“You maintain progress and contact with students better than most training providers requiring on-site attendance.”Kevin McCarthy, Careerworks

“My experience with Allied Vocational Rehabilitation School has been both challenging and reqarding. Once you are enrolled at Allied, the personal advisors know exactly what you are talking about. When my advisor calls me to check on the progress with school, we are on the same page, we speak the same language.”Scott Green

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Job Assistance Network (JANET) is a LIFETIME assistance program which assists your clients with the skills needed to conduct a successful job search.

This service includes:

Writing effective resumes and cover letters Uncovering job leads Finding successful ways to network Answering tough interview questions

“WOW!! This resume makes me sound really important, like I am really something. I have never felt like that before, Thank you so much” Tina C.

WOW! I'm so grateful for all you did for me. It is beyond what I expected but that is great.  Thank you so much!Student: Hannah W. 

At Allied, we care about your clients’ success and strive to provide a solid foundation for their future with timely, relevant career training.Personalized supportWeekly progress reports available20+ certificate coursesConvenient distance education Spanish courses availableNationally accredited

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We understand your time is valuable and we appreciate you taking this time to learn about Allied Vocational Rehabilitation School.

Ursula GarciaCounselor Support Coordinator

Toll Free: (888) 925-4283 Fax: (949) 461-9557

www.AlliedVocRehab.com

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Ms. Ursula Garcia

Counselor Support Coordinator, Allied Schools.

Ms. Garcia began her Allied career in April of 2009 and quickly established herself as a professional Counselor Support Coordinator by providing service excellence to counselors, case managers and student prospects alike throughout the United States. Utilizing her background of 5 plus years in Human Resources, Ms. Garcia has been able to achieve a level of support, leadership and relationship building that has been instrumental in helping counselors and students achieve their education and career goals.  Ms. Garcia is currently completing her final semester of studies towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In her free time, Ms. Garcia volunteers with the United States Army Reserve as a Family Readiness Leader, assisting Army service members and their families with morale, welfare and transitioning with Military life.