Ecotech Institute cleantech college and your career in renewable energy

Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability. Launched in April 2010 in the Denver, Colorado, metro area, the college offers programs designed by experts in the industry for people seeking careers in the emerging clean tech economy. These programs are created to give graduates the practical, hands-on skills necessary to provide employers with environmental job ready employees, ready to make an immediate impact in their businesses.

Programs were developed with direct input from the school's Board of Advisors and after research that included feedback from major corporations involved with the green economy.

Ecotech Institute's programs are designed for direct entry into the workforce in the fields of renewable energy, sustainability, and energy efficiency. We provide an unparalleled student experience and the practical skills students need to be successful in these dynamic environmental careers through:

• Flexible class schedules so many students may continue to work while attending school
• Small class sizes with practical, hands-on individualized instruction
• Real-world instructors, many who work in the fields in which they teach
• Specific class work that offers those skills most in demand by clean energy employers
• Accredited by ACICS
• Career placement assistance
• Financial aid available for those who qualify

Ecotech Institute provides students with a well-rounded student experience. In addition to academics, students can choose activities, services and programs that encourage leadership, cultural and social growth. Please contact your student services department for more information about the events and organizations on campus. Examples include:

• Student Mentor Committee - Current students help new students get acclimated to school and to the area.
• Student Ambassador Committee – Student liaisons develop volunteer opportunities and respond to student needs and concerns.
• New Student Orientation – Our initial meeting ensures that students get the information and support they need to be successful.
• Student Resource Day – Local businesses introduce products and services to our students.
• Student Appreciation Events – Whether a barbecue or a raffle, these events help us say thank you.

In 2011, Ecotech Institute's flagship campus in the Denver area received the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This is one of the highest honors in the green building and design industry and acknowledges a number of sustainability features at the campus.

About Education Corporation of America

Ecotech Institute is owned and operated by Education Corporation of America, a leader in the post-secondary career school market with current enrollment of over 16,000 students and with thousands of successful graduates. Schools include Virginia College, founded in 1983, with campuses in twenty-five cities. Virginia College also offers online curriculum. ECA also operates Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College, in Birmingham, AL; Chattanooga, TN; Greensboro, NC; Greenville, SC; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, AL; Richmond, VA and Savannah, GA; and Golf Academy of America, with campuses in San Diego, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Myrtle Beach, SZ; Orlando, FL and Dallas, TX.