green energy training services (from rising sun energy center)
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EBEW
Strategic Advisory Meeting
GETS Presentation
May 26, 2015
Jodi Pincus, Executive Director
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GREEN ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES
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GETS PURPOSE
Offer un/under-employed adults the skills & support to build economic stability for themselves & their families by providing an on-ramp to careers in the energy efficiency, construction, and solar industries
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FOCUS AREAS
Training & professional skills training
Construction, energy efficiency, water conservation & renewables
Case management & job placement support
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GETS PROGRAM
GETS Core
Pre-apprenticeship training program
Targets low-income adults with barriers to employment
Open to East Bay residents
9 weeks of training
Construction and energy efficiency focus, includes applied math and soft skills
Case management and job placement support
Additional GETS Modules
Includes Solar PV Installation, BPI Building Analyst, Sales & Marketing
Open to GETS grads and others
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GETS PROGRAM
Approved Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) provider/Pre-apprenticeship
Employer Advisory Council provides ongoing feedback on curriculum and industry trends
Strong partnerships with cities (especially Berkeley and Oakland), WIBs, unions, and community based organizations
Help cities meet their climate action goals by providing green job training and putting local residents to work in the local economy
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GETS GRADUATE
Cornell
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GETS GRADUATE
Hugo
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GETS GRADUATE
Tyi
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RESULTS: 2009-2014
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GETS FUTURE
Strengthen relationships with Unions
Continue to build Employer Advisory Council
Develop relationships with cities to expand reach of program
Run an all-women GETS Cohort aimed at careers in the trades
Strengthen wrap-around services: mental health, housing, etc.
Offer new green training courses where there is labor market demand
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GETS FUNDING
EBEW
City of Berkeley
Foundation Grants
Corporate Sponsorships
Individual Donors
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THE GETS TRIPLE WIN
PEOPLE
Provide free training
Support Services
PLANET
Reduce local GHG emissions
Conserve water & energy
Education & awareness
PROSPERITY
Local good jobs
Career advancement opportunity
Build a sustainable community