City College (Applied Technology): San Diego Community College District, in collaboration with San Diego Unified School District, and several San Diego construction trade representatives, propose a model project that responds to industry and labor market needs in the Building Trades and Construction industry sector, with special emphasis on solar energy technology. The goals of the project are as follows:

• Goal 1: Establish a regional collaborative of linked educational providers to increase skill levels for students entering construction related programs and apprenticeships
• Goal 2: Increase the number of women pursuing careers in construction-related occupations via career technical programs at the community college level.
• Goal 3: Develop and implement a new Solar Energy Technician Training program that will provide training for post-secondary students and incumbent workers in construction related fields.
• Goal 4: Facilitate the planning and development of a new construction technology program at Sweetwater Union High School District and enhance the current construction trades program at Scripps Ranch based on the Stanley E. Foster Construction Tech Academy (CTA) model.

For more information, please contact Trudy Gerald - tgerald@sdccd.edu