Since Ecotech Institute opened in Aurora, Colorado, there's been buzz in the media about its unique positioning as the first and only college entirely focused on preparing graduates for careers in renewable energy and energy efficiency—with practical, hands–on training designed to meet the demands of cleantech employers.
Aurora News Weekly reports on the official opening with comments from Avy Stein, Chairman of the Board for Education Corporation of America (ECA); Aurora Mayor Ed Tauer, who noted the school's significant capital investment in its campus; and Tom Moore, CEO for ECA. (3:32)
KWGN-2 News reporter Greg Nieto talks with a 54-year old man who believes in lifelong learning and retraining "for the new energy economy." (2:22)
Colorado Biz TV's Mike Cote speaks with Bryan Blakely of Aurora Economic Development Council on the site selection process for the school and how a former Amazing Jakes location was transformed in the process. "We have workforce needs and Ecotech plays a key role in helping fill that need. It’s a win–win." (2:06)
Tom Martino and Glenn Wilson, Ecotech Institute's Dean of Academics, discuss the cleantech/green job market and the school's role in preparing graduates for those careers. Not only does Ecotech teach the technical side, but the "soft skills" needed such as communication and teamwork. (7:01)