This 10-week course introduces participants to solar photovoltaics technology. Students will learn about various types of PV technology, electricity generation, advantages and disadvantages of PV, and fundamentals of design, installation, and safety. The intent of the course is to prepare successful course completers to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaics Associates exam. This exam is a gateway to other fields and certifications. The course is intended for individuals working in or interested in entering the solar photovoltaic industry, and those interested in completing the NABCEP PV Associate Certification. This program is offered by HACIA (Hispanic American construction Industry Association), in partnership with ComEd and training is provided by St. Augustine College’s Institute for Workforce Education (IWE) to residents of Chicago, Cook County, and surrounding counties. Classes include online and face-to-face interaction (as permitted by COVID-19 regulations). In-person training will take place at St. Augustine’s Main Campus: 1345 W. Argyle St., in Chicago (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5pm-9pm). Eligibility requirements: Minimum age of 18; Possess a high School diploma or GED; be an Illinois resident. Classes start on April 19, 2022. Register and get more information at www.haciaworks.org/hacia-u or contact: Matt Smith (312-575-0389 or msmith@haciaworks.org) or Alejandro de la Luz (773-878-3757 or adelaluz@iwe.staugustine.edu).