PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATES IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
In
partnership with the International Association of
Nanotechnology, the Institute has received funding by a
grant from United States Department of Labor to develop
curriculum and provide technical training programs to
business executives, professional managers and
dislocated workers in nanotechnology.
California Nanotechnology Workforce Training Program has
been developed to assist:
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Business
executives and professionals: to
re-engineer your company’s product development,
manufacturing process and expand market positioning.
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Scientists or engineers: to become
an expert and a trainer in advanced nanotechnology
technology.
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Apprentice: qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply for the Apprentice Program
with paid on-the-job training.
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Displaced workers with a background in
technology: to get new skills for a career
in a high growth industry.
These high tech
professional development training workshops are taught
by a world-class faculty consisting of professors from
Stanford University, NASA, California Institute of
Nanotechnology and other leading organizations and
industry partners.
Currently Offered Training Programs
Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional
(CNCP)
This business
engineering certification trains the participants for
jobs opportunity in the high growth industries of
nanotechnology and clean technology. Nanotechnology
component is taught as a scientific foundation of clean
technology.
This
intensive program is designed to train the participants
for entry level jobs with an opportunity for advancement
in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and
clean technology. The accelerated classroom/lab training
courses will equip you to enter into the emerging
nanotech and clean tech industries.
There are two tracks offered for
the CNCP Training: 6 Weeks and 13 Weeks Decelerated.
The 6 Week classes will be
held on
Monday through Thursday
from 1:30
PM-5:30 PM. The 13 Week classes will be held on
Saturdays from 9 AM to 6 PM. Students will be expected to
demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem
solving, group discussions, and project development.
In
addition to classroom learning and group project
research assignment, students are expected to
participate in industry seminars which will be held on
Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and the third Tuesdays
from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM.
The next 6 Week CNCP Class will start on July 28 to
September 5 at
our Corporate Headquarters in San Jose. The next 13 Week
CNCP class will start on June 28 - Sept 27.
Targeted population: engineers, technical
managers, business managers and other professionals
including architects and builders.
Contact Hours: 145.
Prerequisite:
Bachelor of
Art, Science or Engineering with at least 3 years of working
experience.
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Apprenticeship in Nanotech & Clean Tech
The Apprenticeship in
Nanotechnology & Clean Technology will be offered on June 2 to
July 25, 2008 at our training facility in San Jose.
This intensive program is designed to train a select number of
college graduates for technician jobs in the high growth
industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The first
phase of the Apprenticeship program is 8 weeks of formal
classroom style learning at our San Jose location to equip you
with basic scientific principles and hands on training with a
Scanning Electron Microscope. Upon completion of the
classes, we will setup placement in an one year paid on the job
training with one of our partnering Silicon Valley Nanotech or
Clean tech companies. Salaries will be approximately 85% of the
market value and partially subsidized by the U.S. Department of
Labor.
In addition
to classroom learning and group project research assignment,
students are expected to participate in industry seminars which
will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Contact hours: 20 hours per week over 8 weeks
with a total of 160 contact hours including lectures, research
assignment, group discussion, and lab work on learning how to
use a Scanning Electron Microscope and lab techniques in the
micro/nano fabrication.
Prerequisite:
a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Sciences or Engineering).
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Micro-Nano-Fabrication for Photovoltaics
Workshop
The Micro-NanoFabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop is
an intensive certificate program
geared towards introducing technical and business
managers to the applications of nanotechnology for
photovoltaics. The program includes a hands-on
lab component covering the basic principles and practice
of micro-nano fabrication techniques applied to
electronic devices.
Contact
Hours: 30
Prerequisite:
None
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Business Re-engineering Certificate in Nanotechnology
The
Business Re-Engineering Program provides insight on the
state of nanotechnology from an industry perspective and
highlights fundamental applications, environmental
issues, and how to finance and run a successful nanotech
venture. This intensive 3-day program consists of
classroom style lectures, group discussions and requires
completion of a mini-business proposal.
Contact
Hours: 20 Prerequisite: a
minimum of a BA or BS degree with 3 years of industry
experience or equivalence.
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Train the Trainer Certificate in Nanotechnology
Train the Trainer features a
series of technical workshops on state-of-the-art
advanced manufacturing techniques, including
nanocharacterization, nano-fabrication, and the
commercial applications for nanobiotechnology, thin
films and carbon nanotubes. This 4-day intensive program
consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions,
a tour of a nanomanufacturing site, and requires
completion of a mini-proposal.
Contact Hours: 30 Prerequisite:
a minimum of a BS degree with 5 years of industry
experience or equivalence.
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Future Training Programs
Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE)
This general business certificate is an entry level
certification which is a pre-requisite for some other
certifications. The program provides a general
introduction to clean energy and energy efficiency
concepts including solar energy, photovoltaic,
bio-energy. Targeted population: older youth (20-24
years old), adults, dislocated workers, professional
managers in sales and marketing.
Contact Hours: 32.
Prerequisite: High School Diploma
with 2-5 years of experience.
Certified PV Installer (CPVI)
This technical certification offers the training in
photovoltaic (PV) system installation. It fulfills the
employer’s need of PV installers. Targeted population:
older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated
workers, veterans. Contact Hours: 48
Prerequisite: CACE
Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET)
This technical certification offers practical training
in the fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted
population: science technicians, service engineers,
technical managers. Contact Hours: 48.
Prerequisite: CNCP.
Certified Clean Tech Project Management (CTPM)
This management certification offers training in best
practices in project management in context of the
renewable energy systems projects. Targeted population:
business executives, project managers, supervisors,
architecture, engineers and other professionals.
Contact Hours: 32 Prerequisite:
CNCP.
Clean Tech Apprentice Program (CTAP)
This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech
is designed to new college graduates to get entry level
jobs in clean technology industry while get hands-on the
job training in solar energy technology and other
related renewable energy technology. This intensive
program is designed to train a selected number of
qualified students to get a paid job at a clean tech
company while completing their training.
Contact Hours: 144 Prerequisite:
A minimum of an Associate degree in science or
equivalent
