Remote Energy’s instructional development program gives new PV instructors an opportunity to grow their skills and confidence to deliver effective and safe PV training programs with hands-on labs. We’re seeking to partner with educational organizations who share our mission of high-quality solar training, have a focus on gender equity, and aspire to develop solar training programs in their community.
Through ASPIRE, students have the opportunity to work with a mentor to purchase solar lab equipment, take the virtual Solar Educator training course to learn how to safely teach hands-on labs, host and teach an in-country hands-on lab class, create a plan to increase target number of students trained, and implement overall solar objectives & collect student metrics.
Teaching a solar technical class is a blend of many things - knowledge of the technical information, keeping your students engaged, and managing class dynamics.
Choosing a qualified solar expert is a great starting point - so the technical knowledge can be transferred. We recognize that diversity in the instructor pool is crucial for reaching a broader range of individuals interested in pursuing a career in the solar industry. Moreover, we focus on refining interpersonal skills to manage class dynamics effectively. Our instructors learn to adapt their teaching styles to cater to different learning preferences, fostering an atmosphere where every student feels empowered to ask questions and participate actively in their learning journey.
WHY JOIN THE ASPIRE PROGRAM?
Partner organizations will receive Solar DC system lab kits with accompanying worksheets and teacher lab guides
Graduating teachers can offer Remote Energy’s Units 1 & 2 hands-on lab classes
Exceptional graduates are eligible to participate in Remote Energy’s Solar Educator Mentorship and have paid opportunities to co-teach Remote Energy’s Master Trainers
Graduating teachers will be eligible to continue building their knowledge and take Unit 3& 4 and Teaching Units 3&4 to expand their lab kits to include larger solar systems with AC
Partner organizations will get discounted rates to send students through the Remote Energy Solar Fundamentals online program
Partner organizations will be listed on the Remote Energy website as a location to get hands-on training
Remote Energy will jointly market hands-on lab courses and profile our partner organizations on social media
