Palo Alto College to host Compressed Earth Block Construction

We are pleased to announce that Palo Alto College will be providing training in compressed earth block construction this year.

We have purchased the machine used to produce the block this week from the manufacturer located here in San Antonio.

Soon, we will offer the course to train students in the operation of the machine and in the techniques necessary to build actual structures using the compressed earth blocks produced by the machine.

Click here for a quick presentation on Earth Block Benefits!

For more information call

Stephen Colley, AIA, LEED AP

Program Manager - Green Initiatives

Palo Alto College

1400 West Villaret Blvd

San Antonio, TX 78224

210-486-3409

Solar Hot Water Systems class begins Marth 5th

Thsi class is open to anyone but it is great for plumbers and roofers that want to extend their product offerings.  Solar Hot Water Systems give more bang for the buck than EV systems.  Come learn about this technology. 

Classes begin March 5th. 

Register at Palo Alto College

or call

Stephen Colley for more info at 210-486-3409.

Rainwater Harvesting - Design and Installation

Palo Alto College is proud to host a two-day course in
Rainwater Harvesting on March 9th-10th, 2012.  

"Where there is no surface water, or where groundwater is deep or inaccessible due to hard ground conditions, or where it is too salty, acidic or otherwise unpleasant or unfit to drink, another source

must be sought. In areas which have regular rainfall the most appropriate alternative is the collection of rainwater, called ‘rainwater harvesting’. Falling rain can provide some of the cleanest naturally occurring water that is available anywhere." - http://www.wateraid.org/

Medic First Aid / CPR / AED

Palo Alto now has certified instructors in Medic First Aid CPR/AED.

Look for more offerings soon:

Industrial EMT
Instrumentation
Compressed Earth Block Construction  and more...

Call 210-486-3400 for more information!

Palo Alto College

1400 West Villaret

San Antonio, Texas  78224

PEC SAFELAND/SAFEGULF at Palo Alto College!

On Friday December 2, 2012, Palo Alto College instructors completed the

Petroleum Education Council (PEC) Train-the-Trainer Basic Orientation

and PEC Train-the-Trainer Core Compliance courses.  Palo Alto College is now an authorized training location for PEC in SafelandUSA /SafeGulfUSA in Basic Orientation and Core Compliance.

The PEC training along with the certified OSHA, Hazwoper and First Aid courses expands the PAC  offerings supporting the Eagle Ford Shale region.

Left to Right.

Instructor Dr. Juan Song,
Instructor Rudy Garcia,
Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor Leo Diaz,

PEC Master Trainer Barry Horseman,
Instructor Tyrone Johnson 
Program Director/Instructor Henry Espinoza
and Instructor Rick Ozuna.

Congratulations to all the new PEC certified trainers.  

Thanks to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

As Palo Alto College was welcomed by Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College as they display their innovative energy programs.  "Southern" was highly recommended by energy industry leaders and PAC was encourage to visit and exchange ideas for current and future program offerings.

The trip was very educational.  This is the begining of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two colleges.

Left to Right:

Carl Baisden

Director of Mine Training & Energy Technologies

Allyn Sue  Barker

Vice President for Economic, Workforce, and Community Development / Interim Vice  President Student Development and Enrollment Management

JoanneTomblin

President of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College &                  First Lady of  West Virginia

Henry Espinoza    Program Manager: Industrial, Safety, Quality and Logisitics

Leonel Diaz          Coordinator and Lead Instructor:  Industrial Program

From October 18, 2011

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Welding

Recent discoveries of Oil and Natural Gas in South Texas are increasing demand for welders in the area.  Learn the skills in demand through Palo Alto College!