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The Institute for Environmental Careers is administered by the Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education (CACHE) comprised of Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), Chesapeake College, College of Southern Maryland (CSM), and Wor-Wic Community College. Programs Single courses (credit) - for individuals who need a specific knowledge/skill set to acquire or advance in an environmental position. Letters of Recognition (credit) are awarded to students who complete 3 courses in a prescribed sequence focused on the acquisition of specific skill sets. Programs include:
Certificates (credit) are awarded to students who acquire knowledge, skills and abilities focused in discipline areas, providing skill upgrades for immediate application in employment. Certificate programs, ranging from 25-35 credits, include:
Continuing Education courses (noncredit) - leading to specific industry-recognized skills and credential Maryland Energy Sector Partnership Grant In January 2010, the State of Maryland received a United States Department of Labor grant to support job training, job placement and related activities that lead to employment in “green” jobs. Through the Maryland Energy Sector Partnership grant, tuition funds are available for individuals pursuing CACHE Institute for Environmental Careers single courses, Letters of Recognition, Certificates, and Continuing Education noncredit programs. Career Opportunities Environmental workers, sometimes referred to as “green-collar” workers, may implement environmentally conscious programs, policy, and/or technology to improve sustainability. In addition, increasing regulations require more firms to hire professionals with expertise in environmental issues. Green-collar workers include professionals such as conservation movement workers, natural resources technicians, environmental consultants, environmental or biological systems engineers, ecology educators, soil and water conservation technicians, fish or wildlife management technicians, forestry technicians, surveying assistants, mapping and appraisal technicians, wastewater technicians, naturalists, etc. Maryland occupational projections predict strong growth in environmental jobs over the next decade. Maryland Energy Sector Partnership Grant This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor.
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