Boots on the Roof is the premier Wind and Solar Energy training provider in the United States, with the mission of training the next wave of Renewable Energy Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Sales Professionals and Business Entrepreneurs. Our courses are ideal for:
Licensed Contractors (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, and General Contractors) who wish to reposition their businesses to bring Wind and Solar Power to their communities.
Hundreds of people who are transitioning into these fields have also enjoyed these classes.
Fast growing companies looking to quickly train newly hired staff: sales professionals, project managers, engineers and designers.
For Contractors, our Solar PV & Solar Thermal Boot Camps cover design & installation topics for residential and small commercial solar electric and solar hot water projects. Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals and Sales Reps who will not be doing physical solar panel installation may want to take our Solar for Sales Reps class.If you are unemployed, click here to get details on how you can use EDD funds for training.
Please browse our wind and solar training resource links as well as our Wind and Solar Training Blog and feel free to call us for information on what resources are appropriate for your situation and goals.
The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20th, and the millions of gallons of oil it continues to spew into the waters off the coast, are having a devastating effect on the waters, the wildlife, and the people who live and work in the area. Even if the well were capped today, the repercussions of this disaster are catastrophic and will be felt for years to come. Read more...
President Obama speaks in Fremont, California on growth in Green Jobs
President Obama recently visited Fremont, California based Solyndra Inc., a manufacturer of cylindrical shaped solar panels. President Obama spoke to workers about green jobs and the economy. President Obama stated "The true engine of economic growth will always be companies like Solyndra, will always be America's businesses". Boots on the Roof is excited to be at the forefront of Green Innovation as Solyndra's Worldwide Authorized Training Provider.
