09-15-2008, 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by Bob Orts
Isn't this nothing but the standard federally subsidized job training funding program using a new twist "Green"?
Gee, I should cash in on this by offering training for Bio-Mass/Fuel Maintenance workers (learn to cut grass and be landscapers). Or Bioconversion Energy Technician (learn how to properly flip a compost pile). How about, Bio-Fuel Material Production Technician, (you learn how to cut sugar cane).
Mahalo for the comment. Good question.
According to the Act, funding priority will go to existing schools. I imagine a sort of re-tooling of the classes currently being offered at places like -UHH-CCES, HCC etc.
For example, a course on plumbing might be changed to include some training on rain catchment safety. A course in automotive mechanics might be changed to include lessons on working with battery or fuel cell technologies. One of the goals might be to train folks locally instead of bring folks in that were trained on the mainland. A course in agriculture might include lessons on how to use hydro power or solar power to pump water or power equipments like water pumps etc. Just thoughts. research is needed to determine what's needed by employers,people out of work and people that would like to transition to a new career -when/if they become available.