Goal For The Green

My first post of the year was entitled “There’s Green Boot On The Roof.” At Boots On The Roof, they offer various solar training bootcamps for electricians and entrepreneurs interested in starting their own solar business, or updating their skills and becoming solar certified.

Boots on the Roof, delivers top-quality market-ready training programs for solar energy industry professionals.  They are the solar energy training division of Unitek Education, a long-time national Learning Partner of high-tech companies (having received the highest education honors awarded by Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, & RedHat).  Their team has a 16-year track record of successfully partnering with large organizations to train tens of thousands of students nationwide.

Last week, I spoke with Steve Watkins, Director of Professional Services at Unitek, about how the classes were going, and if he had any feedback that I could share with you. Here is what he had to say:

“We do have a testimonials page on our web site now, which are just short excerpts of longer testimonials we’ve received.  Below is one that came to me directly yesterday, with permission to quote.”

” I came away with a sense that these folks are clear on how best to manage all parts of the equation; how to bring various skill-sets and groups of professionals together with the latest products and information on Renewable materials design and installation, be that for application in industrial, commercial, or residential projects.

We hear a lot about this new and fast-developing industry, but rarely do you get an opportunity to be helped to understand what knowledge is required to enter the field, where to get it, and how it can be applied.

Most crucial for the entrant into this field, is that the programs directly address what one needs to know when transitioning to the Renewable Service Industry, and doing so in a concentrated and expedient way.”

~Deborah

Elk Grove, CA

Be sure to read further on the testimonial page for more feedback.  It is important to note that in the Solar Industry, everything is leaning toward specific standards and certification.  You can get all that you need at Boots on the Roof!  Also, you can check out the calendar of the 6-Day Solar PV Boot Camp for dates, prices and other courses offered along with a phone number to call.

The Heart and Soul Award is given to those who have touched and/or inspired you through their blog. I was amazed and humbled to find that Sadie over at Sadie’s Skinny passed this award over to me.  She writes a great health blog about her weight  loss journey, health tips and advice on dieting and exercise.  If I could pass this back to her, I surely would!

The rules for the award are to pass this on to three blogs that have touched or inspired me, so here are my three:

Chris over at Living Well Naturally does a wonderful job on helping us know how to live and eat well.  She gives great tips and advice on avoiding toxic chemicals, eating whole foods, supplements, and how to care for our home and garden.  She even has a wonderful line of Mineral make-up that is affordable.  If you haven’t checked out this site, please do.  You can tell she loves what she is doing!

Chatbug Karen, is another amazingly talented woman.  She calls herself a little fish in the big pond.  I’m sure glad I caught her in that pond!  She has an Etsy store, where she has handmade totebags and aprons and just beautiful things.  She also shares her travels, and just fun things on all of her blogs…she has several!

Cady, at NotSoNewlywed, has stolen my devotion and attention.  I have never seen a more dedicated and determined couple as she and her husband Joe are, to become parents.  They are sharing their journey with us, and it is very exciting.  By the end of this month, they will know if they positively are going to be parents.  My heart and prayers are with them.  Please stop in and visit.

I hope all of you will visit these blogs, and I hope that you’re as inspired by them as I am!

If the three recipients of this award would like to pass it along, please visit the Heart and Soul Award website and list the 3 blog addresses that you are nominating. Then download the picture of the award and write a post about it, linking to me, and your 3 nominees, and why they have touched or inspired you.

To me, there is nothing more relaxing and inspiring than watching the power and tranquility of the Sea.  Dolphins are my favorite creature, not only for their grace and beauty, but for their intelligence!  Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!