LIMA — Rhodes State College, in conjunction with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Blue Rock Station, will host a five-day Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) workshop May 8-12. This program qualifies for 35 hours of continuing education.

This course is designed for beginners, so experience with electric or electronics is not necessary. This class is designed for attendees to gain practical real world hands-on experience to be job-ready to join one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. Attendees will practice dismantling and reinstalling a working PV system, troubleshooting and ensuring its proper operation, as well as becoming more familiar with the latest emerging PV technologies. Registration Includes: instruction, textbook, starter tool kit; lunches and the ETA Photovoltaic Installer certification exam.

“Rhodes State works with Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which has targeted solar technology as one of its top-priority issues for promotion and expansion. This workshop is a great opportunity for those interested in working in the Renewable Energy field to get a jump on their competition,” said Kent Kahn, Executive Director for Workforce, Economic Development and Continuing Education at Rhodes State College.

A free informational session will be held at Rhodes State on Tuesday, April 4, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Preregister by March 31 by emailing Tammy Eilerman at: [email protected] or phone 419-995-8351. For more information about this course and programs offered at Rhodes State College, please visit their website at www.RhodesState.edu.