Pulaski Technical College: two year community college in central Arkansas

Weatherization Training Center

Pulaski Technical College has established the nation’s thirteenth Weatherization Training Center through a partnership with Arkansas Department of Human Services – Weatherization Assistance Program. The mission of the weatherization training center is to Empower Arkansans with professional training in energy efficiencies and weatherization for a greener tomorrow.

To accomplish this goal, the Weatherization Training Center has developed eight courses of study for those wanting to enter into the Arkansas Weatherization workforce. These courses combine classroom instruction with high-tech, state-of-the-art laboratory training practices. A real-world environment in a laboratory setting provides the latest in hands-on training techniques. A mobile home laboratory addition to the center allows for hands-on training specific to mobile homes. Courses cover topics from site-built home fundamentals to mobile home fundamentals, health and safety, Intermediate weatherization fundamentals and diagnostics, HVAC, energy auditor, crew chief and Quality Assurance Inspector. Courses are offered in recurring rotations to allow students convenience as they plan for their career paths.

In addition, the training center offers a wide array of custom course designed for the building professional, such as Building Analyst, Infrared Thermography, EPA Lead RRP and the National Centers for Healthy Homes introductory course. Courses are offered Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Financial aid and career counseling are offered through Pulaski Technical College.

For more information click on the links below, or contact Stephanie Buggica @ 501-812-2835 or Sbuggica@pulaskitech.edu

Roger W. Smith
Director, Weatherization Training Center
Pulaski Technical College