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The Chatham Cottage

Welcome - The Chatham Cottage is a small, affordable and energy efficient home built by Sustainability Technologies students at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro, NC.

Sustainability Technologies at Central Carolina Community College

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Sustainability Technologies at Central Carolina Community College opens the door to a variety of careers in the growing green economy. The new Associate in Applied Science in Sustainability Technologies degree builds on the college's long experience in training workers and entrepreneurs for fields that are both Earth-and consumer-friendly. Certificates and diplomas are also available.

Program Highlights

  • The Sustainability Technologies degree offers two tracks: Alternative Energy and Green Building. Students in both tracks are trained in sustainability design and environmental awareness.
  • The Alternative Energy track includes education on solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric, biofuels, and other sources of renewable energy. Renewable energy modeling, and design and installation skills are part of the program.
  • The Green Building track includes training in materials and methods for constructing energy efficient homes, water management, solar water heater panels, weatherization, and other topics.

Employment opportunities exist in both government and private industry. Career options are varied, including sustainability consultants, renewable energy technicians, biofuels technicians, and green building supervisors. Plan your future in the growing green economy with training in Sustainability Technologies.

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