RET Program Announcements

RET 2013-2014 Admission Packet. Check it out!

New for Industry Partners: RET Alternate Alternate Entry Packet

Applications will be accepted for industry partner employees who would like to take an approved course within the RET program in order to increase knowledge on a specific skillset or to fulfill a credential in renewable energy and related fields. To learn more, download the application packet.

Check Out CGCC's New Climb Tower!

Renewable Energy Technology students gain an opportunity to practice wind tower climbing, work in a confined space and rescue techniques. The new climbing tower on the TD campus will be an essential part of the first-year RET curriculum.

Get More Information!

For one-on-one assistance: contact Kristen Kane Renewable Energy Technology Advisor 541-506-6023 [email protected]

Want to Check it Out?

If you are interested in renewable energy, check out this online course: RET 102. You can take it from anywhere in the country before you are enrolled in the program!

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RET Memories

Pictures can only describe how actively involved our students are on campus and in the community. So, feel free to go to our RET flickr page.

Blogging: Concise and current information

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From the Main Menu, choose Create Content | Blog entry. The title will become the “headline” for your entry, so try to make it descriptive and interesting to the reader. Below that, in the keywords field, enter two or three words; this helps your entry show up when the user does a search for your topic.

If you choose to use a picture, be sure to adjust the size so that it fits nicely into the article, about 100 – 250 pixels in width and height. You can also edit the picture after you insert it (see WYSIWYG).

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By default, blogs are always published to the front page. You can change this setting by scrolling down to Publishing Options and unselecting that option. You can also make the entry “Sticky at top of lists” which means that your post will always be the first one to appear on the home page for students, instructors, and professionals. Blogs do not appear on pages for unauthorized users. (See The Advanced Front Page for more information on what users see.) Do NOT uncheck Published because this setting is required for the page to show up on the site. And as always, when you are finished scroll to the bottom and click the Save button.

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Working in the Wind Industry

Think you have what it takes to work in the wind industry? Check out this list of common demands for wind-industry technicians to see if you pass the test.

Current News and Events

CGCC Final Report for 2011 - Columbia Gorge Community College and CGCC Foundation have released the 2011 Annual Report: People, Projects, and Programs. Be sure and read the annual report here to learn about program achievements for 2011.

RET Program Outlines Accomplishments - Check out this two-page overview of RET program achievements from 2007 to 2011.

Delta Energy Club Unveils New Website - Delta Energy Club at CGCC is constantly up to new and great things. They would like to announce the creation of their new website. Check it out here!

RET Student Handbook

Are you a potential student with an interest in the RET program? Are you a current student in the RET program? If so - you might want to check out the RET Student Handbook for more information.