Carl Sandburg College to offer biofuels manufacturing technology program

In Illinois, Carl Sandburg College will offer a new biofuels manufacturing technology program starting with the 2013 fall semester. The two-year Associate in Applied Science program is funded by the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) and is intended for persons who desire to become professional technicians qualified for employment in the renewable energy and/or manufacturing sectors. The program will prepare graduates for employment as operators or technicians in the field of biodiesel production; wet and dry ethanol production; waste and water treatment; process control; and chemical processing.