(North Canton, OH – Sept. 25, 2009) – Stark State College is offering green/renewable energy classes beginning with a Building Analyst Training class scheduled  November 2-6 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.  Course fee is $1600, which includes the certification exam at the conclusion of the course.  The continuing education program is offered in conjunction with The Building Performance Institute (BPI) and CleanEdison, a national green building consulting and education provider offering energy audit training through two-year colleges nationwide.

Students will learn the “house-as-a-system” approach to contracting and home assessment and will be able to identify the causes and solutions for issues such as energy efficiency, air quality, safety and durability. 

“Green industry jobs will play a critical role in our nation’s economic recovery, so we look forward to providing students with the necessary tools that will enable them to take advantage of the available opportunities.” said Russ O’Neill, director of continuing education at Stark State. 

Other online green classes available through Stark State’s continuing education department this fall include Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Heating, Photovoltaic System Design and Installation, Green Building for Contractors, and LEED Green Associate-Exam Prep.  For details, call the continuing education office at 330-966-5455 or go to www.starkstate.edu/continuinged .