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Automation

Automation skills are becoming fundamental to many traditional occupations. This Customizable Solution creates a certificate program for Automation and Control Systems Specialists that install, operate, and maintain Internet connected devices. . The number of commercial/ industrial devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at a 20% Compound Annual Growth Rate worldwide, and the labor market supply/demand gap is significant across multiple sectors.
Growth in Connected Devices; 23 Billion in 2018; 75 Billion in 2025
A fundamentals certificate program is proposed that leads to stackable credentials in HVAC, Building Automation, Robotics, Industrial Process Controls, Mechatronics, Logistics, Water/Wastewater, Public Safety, and Transportation. Elements of the certificate program can be integrated into existing courses as appropriate.

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Integrated Distributed Energy Resources (IDERs) are changing the landscape of energy production and distribution. Read "Integrated DER: Orchestrating the Grid's Last Mile" from Guidehouse Insights.
BAS Webinar March 12
The BEST Center and HVAC Excellence are hosted a Building Automation Systems Webinar, The ABCs of BAS - Starting a BAS Program, on March 12. See the webinar materials here.
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Power cuts in California are driving interest in battery storage technologies, creating career opportunities. Read this blog post from the Center for a Competitive Workforce.​

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Automation Solutions for Strong Workforce
Read a 1-page summary of the ECU Sector Automation Initiative.
Automation Solutions for Strong Workforce
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