Alternative Energy & Advanced Construction Technology (formerly known as Clean & Green)

Alternative Energy & Advanced Construction Technology is an exciting course that enables students to explore our region’s newest careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), including those involving green construction, clean energy and advanced technology.

Students learn about high-wage, high-skill, high-demand technologies that will prepare them for college and beyond. They solve problems and build the skills necessary to shape the future in solar energy, Smart Home and Smart Grid energy-saving solutions, wind technology and advanced, automated production.

They also take part in interesting work-based learning activities and field trips to businesses and research facilities, and earn five college credits in electrical theory and applications through Hudson Valley Community College’s College in the High School program.

Alternative Energy & Advanced Construction Technology enables young men and women to explore emerging technologies and sharpen their focus on rewarding career paths and college options right here in Tech Valley - and beyond.

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Career Opportunities:

Battery energy technology
Chip fabrication
Photovoltaic design & installation
Wind turbine technician & wind energy
Smart Building systems installation & design
Smart Grid technology utilities
Building analysis

Units of Study:

Automated production & manufacturing 
Battery energy technology
Electrical circuit concepts
Digital electronic theory
Industrial Robotics
Photovoltaics
Smart Home & Smart Grid technology
Wind technology
Work-based learning
Year-end project & presentation

College credits:

• College in the High School credits:

Hudson Valley Community College – 5 credits total:

4 credits in Direct Current Theory & Magnetism (ECMN 101), and
1 credit in Direct Current Applications Laboratory (ECMN 111)

Portfolio:

Students create a portfolio which they present to teachers, administrators, peers and/or industry professionals. The portfolio includes employability information and exemplary work in technical and communication skills that students have created and developed over the course of the year.

Post-Secondary Education:

Students are prepared to pursue further education in a range of areas, including a number of related technical degree programs offered by colleges in our region.

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