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SUMMARY:Solar Energy Storage Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Description \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis three-day virtual course covers fundamental principles of battery-based systems including understanding customer needs; specifying and sizing a battery bank\, inverters\, and charge controllers for battery-based systems; defining system architecture and functionality; battery metering; and understanding the code implications of these systems. \nPrerequisite: Working knowledge of solar PV; currently working in the solar industry; and/or have taken a fundamentals course such as FSPV: Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Design and Installation offered by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. \nLength: 21 hours – 7 hours a day over 3 days \nLearning Objectives: Students will be able to: \n\nUse load analysis to size a battery bank\nSpecify and size inverters\, charge controllers for battery-based system\nDefine system architecture options and functionality\nAdd battery backup to existing grid-direct PV system\nUnderstand code implications of these systems\n\nCourse Expectations: Attendance during at least 90% of the live presentation is required to receive a certificate of completion. \nAs a participant of the grant program\, we expect that all participants that complete the course also complete the post-training survey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis opportunity is extended to individuals who are either a part of Native American communities or serve Native American communities as well as historically underserved\, and underrepresented populations including People of Color\, women\, veterans\,  individuals with disabilities\, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. \nThese courses are recommended for the following groups: \n\nSkilled professionals transitioning careers into the solar or renewable energy industry\nEducators from universities\, colleges\, and community colleges\nCollege students pursuing a career in solar or renewable energy\nSolar technical professionals\nEnergy professionals\nEngineers\nElectricians\nContractors\nRoofers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Cost \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese virtual courses are being offered FREE thanks to the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC)\, PowerAmerica\, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Rapid Assistance for Coronavirus Economic Response (NIST-RACER) grant. The cost to sit for the NABCEP Associate PV Exam has been waived for those who attend the FSPV course. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/solar-storage-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtually via Live Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:AI Training: Effective and Ethical Use of AI for Students
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence Training\nCONTACT INFORMATION\nBEN POULIN – Industry Training & UAS Operations Program Coordinator\nOFFICE: Building 8 – Room 810 – (252) 940-6408\nEMAIL: ben.poulin@beaufortccc.edu \n_________________________________________\nMARCH SESSION (Presented by Dr. Justin Rose)\nRegister & Pay Online\nEffective and Ethical Use of AI for Students – Meets on 3/29 (9am-12pm)\n\nThis three-hour workshop is designed for high school and college students\, focusing on the responsible and ethical use of AI language models. Participants will explore the foundations of AI ethics\, learn practical strategies for using AI-generated content responsibly\, and gain insights into detecting bias in AI material. By the end of the workshop\, students will be equipped to navigate AI language models effectively while maintaining integrity and ethical standards.\n\n_________________________________________\nSUMMER SESSION (Dates TBD)\nAI Strategy & Adoption for Business Leaders\n\nIn this workshop\, business leaders will explore the potential of AI and gain insights to make informed decisions about integrating AI-powered tools into their daily operations. Topics include understanding AI technologies\, assessing staff readiness\, and formulating effective AI strategies\n\nEffective and Ethical Use of AI for Students\n\nThis three-hour workshop is designed for high school and college students\, focusing on the responsible and ethical use of AI language models. Participants will explore the foundations of AI ethics\, learn practical strategies for using AI-generated content responsibly\, and gain insights into detecting bias in AI material. By the end of the workshop\, students will be equipped to navigate AI language models effectively while maintaining integrity and ethical standards.\n\nPrompt Engineering and Responsible AI\n\nThis comprehensive class hones in on prompt engineering—a critical aspect of AI model development. Participants will learn techniques for crafting effective prompts\, ensuring fairness\, and addressing ethical considerations in AI systems.\n\nAI Ethics and Responsible Deployment\n\nFocusing on ethical considerations\, this class covers topics like bias mitigation\, transparency\, and privacy in AI systems. Participants will also learn best practices for deploying AI solutions responsibly within their organizations.\n\nIntroduction to Top Powered Tools (Chatbots)\n\nJoin our interactive workshop series where we delve into the fascinating world of popular AI-powered tools referred to as chatbots. Over four engaging sessions\, each lasting two hours\, we’ll explore renowned chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT\, Google Gemini\, Microsoft Copilot\, and Anthropic’s Claude. Discover their capabilities\, learn established methods for using them\, and gain practical insights on how to apply them in your daily schedule. 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/ai-training-effective-and-ethical-use-of-ai-for-students/
LOCATION:Beaufort County Community College\, Building 8\, 5337 US Hwy 264 East\, Washington\, NC\, 27889
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