A bright spot in this time of economic uncertainty is the clean technology work force training programs and partnerships SETA is developing to expand the pool of talented workers who can meet the demand in this area. SETA has created a resume bank logging resumes for all types of employment, from management to solar installer--people who might have skills to do the next generation of clean tech jobs. SETA helps assess workers' abilities and gives guidance about educational opportunities in order to develop their next set of skills.
 
One of the training partnerships in which SETA is collaborating is Power Pathways, partnering with PG&E and American River College (ARC). ARC is also launching a solar installer program spring semester 2009. This is a one-year certificate program, and SETA is helping them recruit for the program. All four Los Rios Community College campuses are beginning to develop clean technology courses from solar photovoltaic to green drafting and architecture, water system design and more. 
 
Interested employers and job seekers can send resumes or contact Josh Woodson at 916-263-3864 or jwwoodso@delpaso.seta.net. SETA's website, www.seta.net, lists all of their career centers and shows a master calendar of career events, as well as having a full employer services section.