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Solar Source Institute received Licensure by the Florida Department of Education |
On July 27, 2009, the FL Dept. of Education’s Commission for Independent Education (CIE) voted unanimously to approve Solar Source Institute as the State’s first stand-alone solar renewable training school.
“This is a big deal for us…” boasts Rick Gilbert, President of SSI.
“…being recognized by the Dept. of Education is a huge event for the
entire renewable energy industry in Florida. Solar Source having
licensure as a legitimate school sends the message to contractors the
'solar buzz' is for real.”
The CIE is the oversight committee of the Dept. of Education
that handles most vocational technical and trades schools. Candidates
must undergo a strenuous process for licensure, assuring prospective
students that have met the highest educational standards possible
according to Florida law. It’s the primary credential for a school to
enroll students within the State. Rick says, “This recognition puts
Solar Source Institute at the top of the list for solar training
facilities. You’re not supposed to advertise or even call your
institution a school without it.”
Solar Source Institute was
founded in 2007 by Wayne Wallace, owner of the parent company Solar
Source, the largest solar contracting and Distribution Company in
Florida for over 25 years. “We are pleased the State Commission
recognized our efforts in training and retooling Florida’s
contractors. Solar technology is experiencing tremendous growth, and
will eventually create more jobs than any other industry in recent
times.”
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