- Home
- News Grid
- Local News
- Green Hawk
- Business
- Politics
- School Zone
- Nonprofits
- Missing Pets
- Multimedia
- Arts
- Movies
- Outdoors
- Sports
- News Releases
- Columnists
- Blogs
- Opinions
- Classifieds
- Advertise
- Donate
- Partners
UCSB Extension Offers Green Building Certificate Program
The slumping national economy has inspired much government and private-sector brainstorming. Key to the plan to reinvigorate the employment picture is an emphasis on developing green technologies and sustainable green business models. The initiatives are expected to create new jobs while addressing U.S. overdependence on foreign sources of energy. It is within that context that UCSB Extension is unveiling its new Green Building Professional Certificate Program.
“The Green Building Certificate offers a great entry point into the world of green building design and operations,” said UCSB Extension instructor Lindsey Taggart, also of UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. “For people who are looking to bring sustainability into their current careers, or transition to a new green job, this program will provide the essential knowledge and tools, as well as open the door to local professionals and new, green job pathways.”
The target audience for the certificate program includes regional professionals seeking detailed knowledge of, or a professional transition to, the green building field, as well as city and county employees, contractors, architects, inspectors, real estate professionals, interior designers and homeowners — in short, anyone interested in the new and growing arena.
The certificate also will appeal to recent and pending graduates from colleges and universities who may be interested in exploring green building.
Students in the program will have access to local green building projects and professionals, allowing for exploration and networking in the local green building community.
Significantly, students also will become familiarized with the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) rating system and certificate process, as well as various other statewide and national green building certificate programs and initiatives, and current green building regulations and codes.
UCSB Extension is the continuing education division of UCSB and offers certificate programs, individual courses, and seminars for personal and professional development. Courses are offered year-round, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit into most schedules.
For more information about this and other UCSB Extension programs, click here or call 805.893.4200.
— Christina O’Toole is the director of marketing for UCSB Extension.
Comments
Noozhawk's comments are moderated, but by posting here you accept your responsibility to follow our rules as part of Noozhawk's shared online community. Please keep your comments civil and helpful. Don't attack other readers personally, and do not use vulgar, abusive or discriminatory language. Use the "Report Abuse" link if a comment violates these standards or our Terms of Use.
More Local News »
Santa Barbara County Announces New Way to Recycle Plastic Bags
'New in the Blue' initiative lets residents put all clean plastic bags into their blue bins for pickup
Goleta Workshop Gives Homeowners Access to Low-Cost Energy Upgrades
emPowerSBC and Energy Upgrade California provide access to information, financing and contractors
Coal Oil Point Reserve Unleashes Goats on Invasive Grass Species
Wading into the weeds, four-legged eating machines chomp down to help nurture native plants
Learn to Improve Energy Efficiency at Free Homeowner Workshop in Goleta
Free barbecue and beverages will be provided for attendees of the Jan. 31 event
Learn How to Prune Young Trees the Right Way with Goleta Valley Beautiful
San Marcos High School to host free young tree care workshop Saturday
Weather: Fair 44.0º
Search Noozhawk »
