ReBuild provides or arranges appropriate classroom and/or on-the-job training and experience for unskilled workers in preparation for their obtaining necessary trade certifications, licenses, and continuing education credits for "green collar" jobs. These “green collar” occupations include home weatherization, deconstruction, solar photovoltaic and solar hot water system installation, geothermal system installation, asbestos abatement, invasive plant species removal (included pesticide application), green roof installation, home weatherization, storm water management, native vegetative planting, wetlands restoration, warehouse management, and commercial woodworking.
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Partners with "green" companies and nonprofit organizations to provide
training in new "green collar" and partners with those who can use qualified
course graduates in their businesses. |
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Works with trainers to develop the appropriate course curriculum for entry
level "green collar" positions. |
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Develops relationships with nonprofit worker development organizations,
religious institutions, social agencies, and others to identify promising
candidates for ReBuild's "green collar" training program. |
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Recruits and enroll workers in appropriate "green collar" job training
courses. |
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Monitors workers' performance throughout the training period and make any
adjustments necessary.
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Assists trainees in gaining entry to employment in one or more of the trades
in which he/she has been trained. |
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Assists trainees in using the experience to find other full-time employment. |
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