SEI Co-Founder Johnny Weiss Marches on Washington D.C – There is NO Plan-et B!
With protest signs in hand, SEI Co-Founder Johnny Weiss was part of the 200,000+ people who converged on Washington D.C. and assembled all over the country yesterday to have their voices heard during the People's Climate March. Johnny was BURNING UP HOT – BUT STAYED COMMITTED TO THE CAUSE as it was 90 degrees in the shade!
 If you were not able to make it to Washington D.C. or take part in a local event in your community, Johnny was there for you in spirit. With that said, it is incumbent upon all of us to rise up and make our voices heard on this topic. There is no better way to arm yourself in this fight than getting educated.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
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Solar PV Training in San José, Costa Rica
We are exited to announce that our FV101 training in Costa Rica has been a HUGE success this week!
If you want to enroll in our next training event in Costa Rica, sign up today for our next FV101 class starting July 24 "Diseño e Instalación de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos Conectados a la Red" and get the early-bird discount.
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Did you know that 98% of Costa Rica's energy last year was powered by renewable energy sources. SEI is proud to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in solar energy to help develop the Costa Rican clean energy workforce and to empower their community to continue with this clean energy path. These efforts are inspiring the whole region and continues to spread!
SEI joined forces with Colegio de Ingenieros y Electricistas, Mecánicos e Industriales de Costa Rica (CIEMI), y el Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CFIA) to provide our world class solar energy technical training on the CIEMI campus in San José, Costa Rica.
Enroll Now for May 22nd SEI Online Courses
 SEI ONLINE CAMPUS OVERVIEW VIDEO >>
Online Sessions Starting May 22nd!
SEI Team Member Highlight: Andrew Sprauer
Recently we had a chance to sit down for an interview with Andrew Sprauer, SEI's new Social Coordinator, who will be a great resource for our students when they are here this hands-on lab season. Andrew is super excited to show our students all of the great things to do while here in Paonia, Colorado. We asked Andrew to tell us a little more about himself and his solar journey.
"I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and joined the Marine Corps out of high school. I served from 2005 to 2009. During that time I deployed to Iraq in 2007 and Afghanistan in 2008.
Following my service, I earned a bachelors degree in Business Administration from Elmhurst College. I moved to Chicago and started working. It was going well for a little while, but I was finding myself feeling unsatisfied with what I was doing. There was something that was lacking in my life; a purpose that was bigger than myself. I wanted to be involved in something that was going to help other people, specifically those who were less fortunate than me."
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SEI Student Highlight: Dayne
Strengthening Community Through Solar
Dayne came to Solar Energy International (SEI) with his eyes toward the future: his future career, a more prosperous future for his community, and a sustainable future for his wife and son. Dayne traveled from Lapwai, ID where he works at the Nez Perce National Historic Park and is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe. He sees solar as a way to support the people and organizations he cares about.
On his first day in class, Dayne shared that, in part, he wants to use his solar training to ensure his son would never have to worry about utility bills. He’s hoping to integrate solar electric and solar thermal systems into his home, along with an orchard, so his son will be provided for into the future.
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Register Now! Join SEI at Intersolar 2017
Register NOW and get 20% OFF SEI workshop tuition for INTERSOLAR NORTH AMERICA 2017! Join us in San Francisco – July 11-13! For 20% off – use this code at check out: 171024BDF8631F
SEI is Teaching Alaskans How to
Stay Current with Currents
SEI leads solar training classes at Mat-Su College in Alaska to help tame outrageous power costs in rural areas! Three solar electric classes offered through Mat-Su College are giving about 20 Alaskans a chance to sharpen their skills and knowledge on solar energy concepts, installation and other aspects of ways to utilize the sun's energy.
 Mark Masteller, assistant professor of sustainable energy at the college, said he has set up three classes in conjunction with Solar Energy International (SEI). The goal is to teach individuals the basics of solar panel installation from running wires, to electric grid hookup to energy storage components.
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SEI Hands-on Labs are Filling Fast – Enroll Now!
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Early indications for 2017 are showing that our hands-on labs for this year are going to fill to capacity as they are already filling fast. Each of our PVOL101 online courses launched in the last few months filled to 100% capacity and many of those students are enrolled for hands-on labs.
So it goes without saying, if you plan on attending our industry recognized training in Paonia, Colorado this year – YOU SHOULD ENROLL NOW!
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or call SEI Student Services at 970-527-7657 x1
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet's
Staff Visits SEI's Paonia, Colorado Campus
Staffer members from Colorado Senator Michael Bennet's office visited Solar Energy International (SEI) as a part of their tour of Western Colorado. They toured our Paonia, Colorado training facility and discussed SEI's industry-leading technical training efforts around the world. SEI's AmeriCorps VISTAs also shared their local efforts leading Solarize Delta County and their Solar in the Schools work with the staffers.
Solar Training Network Solar Career Fair
May 11th in Atlanta Georgia
Do you want to start a career in solar? Check out the free solar career fair at the Solar Power Southeast Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on May 11th. This event is being offered by our friends and partners over at the Solar Training Network.
More info about Solar Training Network's Solar Career Fair
Solar Holler and Coalfields Development Continues Efforts in WV Coal County
SEI is proud to have worked with Solar Holler and Coalfields Development in West Virginia during the past year. In partnership with these organizations, SEI provided technical training in renewable energy to a new group of young men and women!
SEI's Executive Director, Kathryn Swartz, says of the collaboration "West Virginia has the potential to be a model for the country of how to successfully transition from fossil fuels extraction to renewable energy production. There are so many communities that are experiencing the decline of coal mining jobs due to the glut of natural gas production and climate change.
By combining each community’s greatest resource — it’s PEOPLE — with the entrepreneurial spirit of companies like Solar Holler, we have the ability to create real change and good paying jobs. Solar Holler and Coalfields Development are creating a solar market, and thus jobs. I’m proud to be part of Solar Energy International’s efforts to train their workforce."
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SEI Expands Veterans Outreach Efforts
Use Your VA Education Benefits Today!
We are pleased to offer comprehensive Veterans Educational Funding and outreach programs for veterans and active duty military personnel. We proudly offer educational opportunities and benefits to military members, their families, and veterans who have honorably served.
CALL SEI's VETERANS COUNSELOR at
970-527-7657 x108
or email: [email protected]
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These are MUST ATTEND Solar Events
Register now for The California Solar Power Expo – May 1-2
The California Solar Power Expo is an interactive event designed for solar, smart energy, and storage professionals who are working in and with the California solar market to make powerful business connections. The event will feature exhibitor-led interactive training for installers as well as networking opportunities.
Register now for Solar Power Southeast – May 11-12
Over 300 companies attended last year, a 50% growth from 2015. The Southeastern market is poised for more growth, along with this marquee regional event. Learn more about Solar Power Southeast.
April 2017 SEI Solar Professionals
Certificate Program Graduates
 Congratulations to our April 2017 SEI Solar Professionals Certificate Program graduates! These students have taken at least 200 training hours from SEI and are really preparing themselves for a future career in the solar industry! If you would like to be considered for admission into our most rigorous solar training program click here for more information >>
Congratulations goes to:
- Luis Miguel Diazgranados
- Happy Fregene
- Dayne Goodheart
- Marla Korpar
- Kennie Martinez
- Sherif Moharram
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If you were not able to make it to Washington D.C. or take part in a local event in your community, Johnny was there for you in spirit. With that said, it is incumbent upon all of us to rise up and make our voices heard on this topic. There is no better way to arm yourself in this fight than getting educated. 
Mark Masteller, assistant professor of sustainable energy at the college, said he has set up three classes in conjunction with Solar Energy International (SEI). The goal is to teach individuals the basics of solar panel installation from running wires, to electric grid hookup to energy storage components.
