Sign Up Before July 3rd to Receive a Full Scholarship for Summer 2020 Cyberguardians Courses!
SunSpec Cyberguardians, a job training and education program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy offers technical, operational, and professional training for military veterans seeking careers in the Distributed Energy (ie solar + wind) industry.
The program currently provides three online accredited courses through the University of California San Diego Extension, each of which requires no previous knowledge of the subject matter and is intended to equip veterans with relevant skills and credentials for the current job market.
Completion of each course will result in progress towards a unique certificate issued by the University of California as well as progress towards eligibility for a professional credential issued by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Cyberguardians students will also gain access to job opportunities posted by Cyberguardians Featured Employers such as STEM and SMA America.
SunSpec Cyberguardians offers the following online courses for Summer 2020:
- Introduction to Distributed Energy Resources in the Electric Grid
- Introduction to Cybersecurity in the Smart Energy Environment
- Secure Networking and Communications for Distributed Energy Resources
To receive a complete scholarship of nearly $1000 in value, send an email to [email protected] with your name, email, phone number, and Military Occupational Specialty code (MOS).
Examples of relevant Military Occupational Specialties in the area of computers and technology, cyber security, and IT can be found here.
Funding for SunSpec Cyberguardians is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. Veterans may be eligible for discount pricing. To learn more, visit cyberguardians.sunspec.org.
