STUDENTS SHOWCASE SUSTAINABLE SKILLS AT SAN DIEGO SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
May 25, 2010 (San Diego) -- Students from the Renewable Energy Leadership Institute (RELI) demonstrated their newly-learned skills to the San Diego Unified School District Board today, unveiling an electric go-cart and solar charging station.
The RELI pilot program was conceived under leadership of school board member Shelia Jackson to generate excitement among high school students about career opportunities in the renewable energy industry.
RELI is a partnership between the San Diego Unified School District and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 569 with support from Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 206. The two-year Multiple Pathway program isorganized around renewable energy and sustainable technologies that uses project-based learning, provides real-world learning opportunities in the energy industry, increases student support services, and prepares students for college, apprenticeship and civic engagement.