PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATES IN NANOTECHNOLOGY   In partnership with the International Association of Nanotechnology, the Institute has received funding by a grant from United States Department of Labor to develop curriculum and provide technical training programs to business executives, professional managers and dislocated workers in nanotechnology. California Nanotechnology Workforce Training Program has been developed to assist: Business executives and professionals: to re-engineer your company’s product development, manufacturing process and expand market positioning. Scientists or engineers: to become an expert and a trainer in advanced nanotechnology technology. Apprentice: qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the Apprentice Program with paid on-the-job training. Displaced workers with a background in technology: to get new skills for a career in a high growth industry.   These high tech professional development training workshops are taught by a world-class faculty consisting of professors from Stanford University, NASA, California Institute of Nanotechnology and other leading organizations and industry partners. Currently Offered Training Programs Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional (CNCP) This business engineering certification trains the participants for jobs opportunity in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. Nanotechnology component is taught as a scientific foundation of clean technology.   This intensive program is designed to train the participants for entry level jobs with an opportunity for advancement in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The accelerated classroom/lab training courses will equip you to enter into the emerging nanotech and clean tech industries. There are two tracks offered for the CNCP Training: 6 Weeks and 13 Weeks Decelerated. The 6 Week classes will be held on Monday through Thursday from 1:30 PM-5:30 PM. The 13 Week classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 AM to 6 PM. Students will be expected to demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem solving, group discussions, and project development. In addition to classroom learning and group project research assignment, students are expected to participate in industry seminars which will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and the third Tuesdays from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM. The 6-week Program Next Training Date: TBA The 13-week program: Next Training Date:  August 2 - October 30, 2008 Targeted population: engineers, technical managers, business managers and other professionals including architects and builders. Contact Hours: 145. Prerequisite: Bachelor of Art, Science or Engineering with at least 3 years of working experience. For more information->>> Apprenticeship in Nanotech & Clean Tech The Apprenticeship in Nanotechnology & Clean Technology will be offered on June 2 to August 2, 2008 at our training facility in San Jose. This intensive program is designed to train a select number of college graduates for technician jobs in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The first phase of the Apprenticeship program is 8 weeks of formal classroom style learning at our San Jose location to equip you with basic scientific principles and hands on training with a Scanning Electron Microscope.  Upon completion of the classes, we will setup placement in an one year paid on the job training with one of our partnering Silicon Valley Nanotech or Clean tech companies. In addition to classroom learning and group project research assignment, students are expected to participate in industry seminars which will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Contact hours: 20 hours per week over 8 weeks with a total of 160 contact hours including lectures, research assignment, group discussion, and lab work on learning how to use a Scanning Electron Microscope and lab techniques in the micro/nano fabrication. Prerequisite: a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Sciences or Engineering). For more information->>> Micro-Nano-Fabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop The Micro-NanoFabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop is an intensive certificate program geared towards introducing technical and business managers to the applications of nanotechnology for photovoltaics.  The program includes a hands-on lab component covering the basic principles and practice of micro-nano fabrication techniques applied to electronic devices.   Next Training Date:  August 13 - 30 Wednesdays July 16, 23, 30 from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Saturdays July 19, 26 and August 2: from 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM   Prerequisite: Bachelor of Sciences  or Bachelor of Engineering with 3 years of working experience in the industry. For more information->>> Business Re-engineering Certificate in Nanotechnology The Business Re-Engineering Program provides insight on the state of nanotechnology from an industry perspective and highlights fundamental applications, environmental issues, and how to finance and run a successful nanotech venture. This intensive 3-day program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions and requires completion of a mini-business proposal. Next Training Date: July 22-24 in San Bernardino Contact Hours: 20 Prerequisite: a minimum of a BA or BS degree with 3 years of industry experience or equivalence. For more information->>>   Train the Trainer Certificate in Nanotechnology Train the Trainer features a series of technical workshops on state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing techniques, including nanocharacterization, nano-fabrication, and the commercial applications for nanobiotechnology, thin films and carbon nanotubes. This 4-day intensive program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions, a tour of a nanomanufacturing site, and requires completion of a mini-proposal.   Next Training Date:  July 22-25, 2008 Contact Hours: 30  Prerequisite: a minimum of a BS degree with 5 years of industry experience or equivalence. For more information->>>                                             Future Training Programs Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE) This general business certificate is an entry level certification which is a pre-requisite for some other certifications. The program provides a general introduction to clean energy and energy efficiency concepts including solar energy, photovoltaic, bio-energy. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, professional managers in sales and marketing. Contact Hours: 32. Prerequisite: High School Diploma  with 2-5 years of experience. Certified PV Installer (CPVI) This technical certification offers the training in photovoltaic (PV) system installation. It fulfills the employer’s need of PV installers. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, veterans. Contact Hours: 48 Prerequisite: CACE Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET) This technical certification offers practical training in the fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted population: science technicians, service engineers, technical managers. Contact Hours: 48. Prerequisite: CNCP. Certified Clean Tech Project Management (CTPM) This management certification offers training in best practices in project management in context of the renewable energy systems projects. Targeted population: business executives, project managers, supervisors, architecture, engineers and other professionals. Contact Hours: 32 Prerequisite: CNCP. Clean Tech Apprentice Program (CTAP) This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech is designed to new college graduates to get entry level jobs in clean technology industry while get hands-on the job training in solar energy technology and other related renewable energy technology. This intensive program is designed to train a selected number of qualified students to get a paid job at a clean tech company while completing their training. Contact Hours: 144 Prerequisite: A minimum of an Associate degree in science or equivalent   To register for the Professional Training Programs, please use the Registration Online Form. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE California Institute of Nanotechnology will assist qualified individuals to obtain financial aid in order to attend the training program.     For further information, please contact: Program Coordinator California Institute of Nanotechnology Email: info@cinano.com Headquarters: 1290 Parkmoor Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 USA Tel. 408-280-6266 Fax. 408- 280-6255 Los Angeles Office: 6080 Center Drive 6th Floor Los Angeles, California 90045, USA Tel. 310-220-4365 Fax: 310 242 5201 Toll free: 1-866-577-2456