With all the chatter in Washington, D.C., and Montpelier about green jobs, the building trades unions have clearly stepped up to the plate with green collar training programs. On June 30, IBEW Local 300 and UA Local 693, the plumbers and pipefitters union, held a Green Technology Demo Day in Williston, Vt., for the media.
UA Local 693 had a 40-foot trailer on hand. Featuring the latest cutting-edge technologies, the HVAC Mobile Green Classroom is an invaluable educational tool for Going Green. The trailer is a joint project of the United Association (UA), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA). It demonstrates new and innovative equipment for HVAC/R professionals while also providing supplemental hands-on training opportunities in conjunction with MCAA’s LEED AP training programs and the UA/MSCA’s Green Awareness Training and Certification Program.
We had our mobile solar trailer there as well. The 32-inch LCD television and Nintendo Wii have been installed, much to the delight of children and adults alike. It catches a lot of attention wherever we bring it. In the photo above, IBEW member Paul Metruk - owner of Metruk's Electrical Contracting - interviews with a reporter from Fox 44.
Photos of the event have been posted to IBEW Local 300's Facebook and Flickr accounts for your viewing pleasure!
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