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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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 TrainingRequirements
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!!
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
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
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
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 1st & 2nd 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 WeiserDirector
508-620-2679
Suzanne DomesticoSenior Program Representative
508-626-7150
Raymond TuranoProgram Representative
508-626-7150
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