richmondbuild a model for addressing local priorities & creating career pathways into the green...
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RichmondBUILDA Model for Addressing Local Priorities &
Creating Career Pathways into the Green Industry
City of Richmond -
#2 ranking in California as the most violent city (per capita)
#11 in the country (City Crime Rankings)
50%-60% High School Drop Out Rate High Schools rank #1 on the
Academy Performance Index (10 being the highest)
49%-56% H.S. exit exam success rate
RichmondBUILD Academy
Pre-apprenticeship Construction Skills (Green Building Standards)
Energy Efficiency Solar Technology & Installation Solar Thermal Electrical
RichmondBUILD Academy
YouthBUILD (w/Green Careers component)
EPA Brownfields Job Training (Haz Mat, Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Site Assessment)
Environmental Literacy Clean Energy Leadership Vocational English As a Second
Language (VESL being developed)
Richmond BUILDClassroom Time!
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Pressure & Flow Testing
Solar Installation Training
Solar Installation Training
“Live” Solar Installation“
“Live” Solar Installation
“Live” Solar Installation
“Live” Solar Installation
Live Installation
Contributing Partners
Workforce Investment Act 15% Employment Training Panel Chevron Adult Education ADA Corporate sponsors (Home Depot, PG &
E, Bay Cities…) Redevelopment (Tax Increment & Bond
funds) Richmond Housing Authority Housing Department (CalHome & CDBG) Solar Richmond Rising Sun Energy Center
Local Policies that Support Workforce Development in
the Green Industry
Waive Building Permit fees on each Solar Install
Solar Thermal Rebate Program
Commitment to create Internships in Energy Efficiency & Wastewater/ Storm Inspector classifications
Collaboration with ARRA Projects
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
HUD Capital Projects - Housing Authority
DOT Infrastructure projects
Program Outcomes
80% Job Placement rate
75% Job Retention rate
$16+ an average starting wage for graduates
Over 40 graduates have secured Solar Installation & Green Collar Jobs
Received local & national recognition
Awards & Recognitions
2008 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
2009 Harvard Innovations in Government Award (semi-finalist)
2009 Conservation Champion Award- Senator Barbara Boxer
Richmond BUILD -A Working Community is a
Thriving Community