21st Century Energy Center

21st Century Energy Center is excited to announce that our Hydrogen Fuel Cell Basics Training is back!

✅ What you’ll learn:
* Fundamentals of fuel cells and hydrogen systems
* Industrial applications and safety
* Hydrogen supply, trends, and career opportunities

Whether you’re an energy professional, student, or just curious about hydrogen technology — this is your chance to gain valuable insight into how hydrogen fuel cells work and why they matter.

🤳Scan the QR code to register or learn more!

Join our Drone Pilot Certification Course and get the training you need to pass the FAA Part 107 exam and operate commercially with confidence! 😎

📅 September 15-25, 2026
⏱ 2 weeks | 64 hours of hands-on training
📍 FREE for City of Bakersfield residents

Learn FAA rules, safe operations, maneuvering skills, photo & video techniques, and emergency procedures — all from industry professionals.

Seats are limited — scan the QR code to register today! 🛸🌟

Join our Drone Pilot Certification Course and get the training you need to pass the FAA Part 107 exam and operate commercially with confidence! 😎

📅 September 15-25, 2026
⏱ 2 Weeks | 64 hours of hands-on training
📍 FREE for City of Bakersfield residents

Learn FAA rules, safe operations, maneuvering skills, photo & video techniques, and emergency procedures — all from industry professionals.

Seats are limited — scan the QR code to register today! 🛸🌟

One of our most Frequently Asked Questions is: “When does registration open for this class?”

So, we updated our Remaining 2026 Schedule with when classes open up for registration! 😎

Congratulations to Summer 2026 Construction cohort for successfully completing their training! 🦺🔨🚧

We’re proud of these gentlemen for coming to class everyday for over a month, and working hard to complete their training! We wish all of you the best luck on your future careers 👏🌟

Hello community! 🌟

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning how to install solar ☀️🦺, we encourage you to enroll in our free Solar Installation training that will start on July 27th! Please look at slide 2 to check to see if you live in a qualifying area to take the class for free!

Scan the QR code to enroll now! Reach out via phone or email if you need the link directly (if the QR code doesn’t work).

Want to see if you qualify and have questions? We are having an info session THIS WEDNESDAY, July 8th at noon in our office located at 2100 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA. If you’d like to stop by text 661-809-3875 to let us know you’re coming!

Happy Independence Day from the 21st Century Energy Center!

Please note that our office will be closed in observance of Independence Day and will reopen for normal business hours at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 6.

We wish you and your loved ones a safe, fun, and memorable holiday, Kern!

Congratulations to our EV Charger Pre-Apprenticeship and Basic Electrical Concepts summer cohort for completing their training! ⚡️🔋🎊 These students spent the last 5 weeks completing 2 trainings and spent a week at the IBEW Local 428! 🌟

We very proud of each of them and their hard work. Great job everyone! 👏

In observance of Juneteenth, the Kern Community College District and our office will be closed on Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th.

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and serves as a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and progress.

Our offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.