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Green Jobs Conference May 17, 2011

Green Jobs Conference May 17, 2011. Weatherization Training Key Components. Recruit from SMOC programs and external employment agencies Information Session Assessment of skills and abilities Interview with GJA Selection of trainee candidates Soft Skills workshops for job readiness

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Green Jobs Conference May 17, 2011

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  1. Green Jobs Conference May 17, 2011

  2. Weatherization Training Key Components • Recruit from SMOC programs and external employment agencies • Information Session • Assessment of skills and abilities • Interview with GJA • Selection of trainee candidates • Soft Skills workshops for job readiness • Prep Session • 4 day classroom / hands-on lab • RRP Lead Certification • OSHA 10 Certification • 60 day on-the-job training (OJT)

  3. Weatherization TrainingRequirements • General mechanical aptitude • 8th grade reading and math skills • Driver’s license and transportation • Physical capabilities • Register for Selective Service • CORI / Background Checks • Construction Experience desired • Attended Vocational / Technical school • Signed “Commitment Contract”

  4. Weatherization TrainingHands-On Lab

  5. Making Contact • Be polite and professional!! • How do you find contractors? • Community Action Programs • SMOC energy services • Google – town + weatherization contractors • Internet research • Craigslist • mass.gov • Better Business Bureau • Recruit from catchment area of graduate • Cold call • Follow-up • Always call when you say you will!!

  6. Schedule the Meeting • Offer specific times • Accommodate their schedule and availability • “I’ll come to you” • Prepare contractor for meeting • Email documents • Ask contractor to review documents before the meeting and have questions ready • Prepare for meeting

  7. The Meeting • Be professional!! • Review packet in detail • Be positive and upbeat about future relationship • Inform contractor of future trainings • Identify and discuss specific needs of contractor • Custom fit of graduate to contractor • On-going communication

  8. Post Meeting • Thank the contractor for their time • Follow up correspondence • Update contractor database • Personal touch – remember the little things!

  9. Job Placement • Communicate simultaneously with contractors and graduates • Place graduates as soon as possible after training is completed • Email / call contractors with potential candidates • Follow up with candidate and contractor • Keep momentum going • Encourage graduates to do their own research • Continue to work on removing barriers

  10. On-the-Job Support • Communicate simultaneously with contractors and graduates • Keep detailed notes of each conversation • Check in a minimum of once a week • On-site visits 1st & 2nd month • Trouble shoot issues and potential problems ASAP • Be an active listener • Always call when you say you will!!

  11. Retention • Communication!! • Training and certification • Custom fit of graduate to contractor • On-the-job support for 6 months • Keep detailed notes of each conversation • Successes and challenges

  12. Contact Information Gwenn Weiser Director 508-620-2679 Suzanne Domestico Senior Program Representative 508-626-7150 Raymond Turano Program Representative 508-626-7150

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