The NCCPA Announces Dates for Its 2017 Summer Solar Academies

A California-based education professional, Rey Mayoral worked as a teacher, dean, athletic director, and principal over the course of a career spanning more than four decades. Most recently, Rey Mayoral has served as an administrator mentor with the San Rafael Schools and a project consultant for the Northern California Career Pathways Alliance (NCCPA). 

In an effort to prepare students for college and their future careers, the NCCPA offers a number of programs and events throughout six northern California counties. Recently, the Alliance announced the dates of its summer 2017 Solar Education Academies, which will be held at colleges in Marin and Solano Counties.

Launched as part of a partnership between the NCCPA, the SunPower Corporation, California school districts, and California state universities, the SunPower Solar Energy Academy teaches area high school students about residential solar power design and finance. Now entering its eighth year, the weeklong program takes place on a college campus and features lectures and hands-on activities led by solar industry professionals. 

In 2017, Solar Academies will take place in June at Solano Community College and the College of Marin. The first will be held at Solano Community College June 12-16 and Monday, June 19. The College of Marin Solar Academy will take place on Friday, June 23, and the following week from June 26-30. More information can be found at www.ncpathwayalliance.org.