Residential and Commercial Electrical students at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center converted their knowledge and skills into industry-aligned power to make history. Through a combination of traditional and practical learning, all 36 second-year electrical students became the first high school class in the country to be certified in Pitched Roof Comp-Shingle Solar Installation through IronRidge, an Esdec Solar Group company.
The required curriculum was integrated directly into the CTE program. Students mastered the knowledge and abilities related to solar module installations through direct instruction and applied learning opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected percent change in employment from 2021-31 for solar photovoltaic installers is estimated to rise 27%. Nationally, the average growth rate for all occupations is 5%.