Individuals can become proficient in these job opportunities:
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Weatherization
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Deconstruction & Material Reuse
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Green Construction
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Retrofit Technologies
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Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies
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Energy Auditing
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Landscaping
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Forestry
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Urban Agriculture
These opportunities are part of the three major training programs that Detroit GreenWorks Solutions provides:
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Weatherization/deconstruction
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Landscaping/forestry
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Urban agriculture
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for the job training, individuals must live in the Detroit area zip codes of 48201, 48202, 48204, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48216, 48217, 48226, or 48238. Anyone seeking training through Detroit GreenWorks Solutions must fill out a pre-application form.
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Program background
In January 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that Detroit GreenWorks Solutions was awarded a $4 million grant as part of the $150 million "Pathways Out of Poverty" program authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Detroit GreenWorks Solutions is one of 38 recipients of grants from the program in the country.
Detroit GreenWorks Solutions will use the $4 million over the next two years to train unemployed and underemployed individuals, high school dropouts, individuals with a criminal record, and veterans for employment opportunities in green industries. The consortium will dedicate 98% of the funding received to screen and interview approximately 1,200 candidates towards the goal of placing at least 360 individuals into related jobs.
Program goals
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Provide disadvantaged and under-skilled individuals training and job preparation for successful employment in fields showing potential for long-term growth and stability.
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Offer employers a pool of high-quality job candidates who are professionally trained, work-ready and motivated.
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Promote economic stability and growth in the local community through training and employment opportunities.
The Center for Working Families at our Housing Opportunity Center is located at 3627 Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI 48216. To learn more about Detroit GreenWorks Solutions or schedule an appointment, call us at 313.841.9641 x. 363 or email us.
Legal note from U.S. Department of Labor: This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including but not limited to accuracy of information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.
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Training descriptions (Partner-offered programs)
Landscape Industry Certification
Softscape Instillation, Hardscape Instillation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance, Irrigation
Certified Green Industry Program
Nurseryman, Landscape Design, Landscape Contractor, Landscape Manager, Garden Retail, Irrigation Specialist
Certified Landscape Horticulture/Arborist One year Landscape Horticulture Certificate with specialty in Arboriculture (option)
Organic Gardener Oversee the soil sampling, prepping of soil dropping and spreading, planting and maintaining of gardens as well as training others for future employment in other green collar jobs such as Edible Wall Technicians
Weatherization/Deconstruction 12 week program that is a combination of classroom learning and hands-on practice that prepares students to become weatherization specialists and deconstruction workers. In addition to the classroom and lab training, there are two weeks of field experience deconstructing a house. This course is taught by professionals and instructors from both the WARM Training Center and Henry Ford Community College.
Weatherization Specialist Ten-week training program. Through classroom leaning and hands-on practice, this course teaches advanced weatherization and energy concepts, preparing students as weatherization specialists and introducing them to green careers requiring higher education. Students will earn CEUs from Henry Ford Community College. This course is taught by professionals and instructors from both the WARM Training Center and Henry Ford Community College. Each training is designed to prepare the individual for a specific career focus. Our partners will also develop Green Living Technologies’ training and apprenticeship programs. | |
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