Green Jobs Conference May 17, 2011

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 Key Components

Weatherization Training Requirements General mechanical aptitude 8 th 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!!

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

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

Communicate simultaneously with contractors and graduates Place graduates as soon as possible after training is completed / 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 Job Placement

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

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 Retention

Contact Information Gwenn Weiser Director Suzanne Domestico Senior Program Representative Raymond Turano Program Representative