Rep Gilliard presents copy of resolution

Rep. Wendell G. Gilliard, District 111 presented a framed copy of a resolution he sponsored in the S.C. House of Representatives.  The resolution recognized Trident Technical College’s weatherization technician program and the students in this class who worked hard to make it through the program. Each of the 24 students who made it through the program were individually listed in the resolution.  

Rep. Gilliard visited the program during the first week of classes and challenged the class to develop the skills needed for the emerging Green Economy. He promised if the students accepted his challenged and graduated from the program, he would submit a resolution acknowledging their success.  26 students started the program and 24 graduated at a ceremony where Rep. Gilliard fulfilled his promised and presented a copy of the resolution.

The resolution also recognized the dedication of the college staff; VP Skip Godow, Energy Training Manager, Tim Fulford, the Weatherization Program’s Green Coach,  Larry Bratton, Heather Isley, Project Administrative Assistant, and the partners from the Sustainability Institute; Bryon Cordell and Ben Leigh. 

Also recognized were the lead instructors, Chuck Tolle and Marvin Jackson. They created an atmosphere of fun as well as learning. These were great students and it was a great day.

Russ

Rep Wendell Gilliard at Graduation (that's me on the left)

The Weatherization Technician training program at Trident Technical College’s Continuing Education and Economic Development division is designed as an entry-level program for those wanting to enter the residential weatherization field. Students learn basic construction techniques per the National Center for Construction Education and Research, the fundamentals of building science, and the correct methods and materials to weatherize homes. Upon completion, students have the ability to reduce a South Carolinian’s home energy consumption by an average of 30 percent.

The Weatherization Technician program is a U.S. Department of Labor Pathways to a Green South project supported through funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and administered through MDC Inc., Chapel Hill, N.C. The program represents a partnership between TTC and Charleston’s Sustainability Institute.