The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announces Energy Efficiency Retrofit Technician training for currently employed or recently unemployed contractors and builders. This training will stimulate green jobs, drive market transformation, and improve energy efficiency in new and existing homes.

In partnership with, and with a grant from, the Northwest Workforce Council, the EDC will offer the training through the Building Performance Center (BPC) in Bellingham, WA. The workshop will be held over four days at the BPC in Bellingham from April 18 through the 21.

The training will touch on energy-efficiency strategies, systematic home assessments and repairs, and energy retrofit analyses. Participants will leave with certification as Energy Efficiency Retrofit Technicians.

Class size is limited to 12 participants. Please contact the EDC by March 18 to reserve a space: 360-378-2906 or email info@sanjuansedc.org. The $500/person cost of the training has been entirely underwritten by the grant from the Northwest Workforce Council; contractors are required to pay only a $50 non-refundable deposit when reserving their space. More information: www.sanjuansedc.org/energy_training.htm

The Building Performance Center provides a wide spectrum of technical training geared towards diagnosing problems associated with the indoor living environment, energy efficiency, building durability and occupant comfort. For more information on the Building Performance Center: http://bpc.oppco.org

The Northwest Workforce Council advocates for regional workforce needs, works to build a skilled workforce, invests in training, and targets industry sectors through collaborative partnerships and resource investment of training dollars. Additionally, they oversee WorkSource centers in Northwest Washington, including the Career Center at 540 Guard Street in Friday Harbor. For more information on the Northwest Workforce Council: www.nwboard.org, or contact Minnie Knych at the Career Center, 378-4662.