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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
Prep Session
4 day classroom / hands-on lab
RRP Lead Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
60 day on-the-job training (OJT)
Weatherization Training
Requirements
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”
Weatherization Training
Hands-On Lab
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!!
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
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
Post Meeting
Thank the contractor for their time
Follow up correspondence
Update contractor database
Personal touch – remember the little things!
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
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!!
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
Contact Information
Gwenn Weiser
Director
508-620-2679
Suzanne Domestico
Senior Program Representative
508-626-7150
Raymond Turano
Program Representative
508-626-7150