Ecotech Institute to Host Open House with Guest Speaker Scott Charter from Green Grid Partners
As Part of Student Appreciation and Open House Event, Industry Expert to Discuss the Green Landscape and Job Outlook

DENVER, CO, December 02, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced it will host a public event on Wednesday, December 7 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. where people can listen to a guest speaker, take a tour and meet students and faculty. The student appreciation event and open house will feature Scott Charter, co-founder and managing partner of Green Grid Partners (GGP Energy), to discuss the booming green industry and how to prepare for careers in the cleantech sector.

GGP Energy is a global distributor of energy efficiency technology for commercial building systems. It provides custom energy solutions to companies ranging from small commercial enterprises to multinational organizations. Because of his deep industry knowledge, Scott Charter was recently asked to serve on a local board of advisors for Ecotech Institute.

"Ecotech's relationship with industry leaders and their willingness to talk to students is an important element of our education," said Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. "We are thrilled to have Scott share knowledgeable insight into where sustainable jobs and growth are headed."

WHAT: Ecotech Institute Open House Featuring Scott Charter, GGP Energy

DATE: December 7, 2011

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Ecotech Campus, 1400 S. Abilene Street, Aurora, CO 80012

DETAILS: Free admission; Open to the public

Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, launched in Aurora, Colorado in April 2010 with seven highly practical renewable energy degree programs and one certificate program that provide graduates with skills valued by today's alternative renewable energy employers.

To learn more about Ecotech Institute, visit us online or call 877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in January and applications are being accepted now. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, the college offers seven associate's degrees and a certificate program designed by experts in the industry for people seeking careers in the emerging cleantech economy. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

About Education Corporation of America
Education Corporation of America is a leader in the post-secondary career school market with current enrollment of nearly 19,000 students. The ECA website is www.ecacolleges.com. In addition to Ecotech Institute, ECA schools include Virginia College, founded in 1983, a private institution of higher education that offers non-degree and associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs in the areas of Health and Medical, Business, Information Technology, Interior Design, Computer Design, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Nursing and more in twenty different cities. Virginia College campuses are located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama; Jacksonville and Pensacola, Florida; Augusta, Macon, Columbus and Savannah, Georgia; Biloxi and Jackson, Mississippi; Charleston, Spartanburg, Columbia, and Greenville, South Carolina; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Richmond, Virginia; and Austin, Texas. The Virginia College website is www.vc.edu. Virginia College also offers classes worldwide via the Internet, with student services and admissions facilities in Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa, Florida. Information about online classes at Virginia College is available at www.vconline.edu. Additionally, ECA operates Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College, with locations in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama; Richmond, Virginia; and Jacksonville, Florida. The website is www.culinard.com. ECA also operates Golf Academy of America, with locations in Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California; Orlando, Florida; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Golf Academy website is www.golfacademy.edu.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger or Jenny Foust
CSG|PR
303.433.7020
ahassinger@csg-pr.com or jfoust@csg-pr.com

Press Release Contact Information:

Jenny Foust
Ecotech Institute
Public Relations
1400 S. Abilene Street
Aurora, CO
USA 80012
Voice: 303-433-7020
Website: Visit Our Website