Training Grants: Green Careers for Coloradans

GREEN CAREERS FOR COLORADANS (GCC) can help you prepare for a great career in the Renewable Energy (RE) & Energy Efficiency (EE) Industries!

WHAT IS GCC?

Green Careers for Coloradans (GCC) is a two year American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor awarded to Labor’s Community Agency, Inc. to provide Green training and certification opportunities for qualified individuals. The training offered will allow workers to upgrade existing skills, gain industry-endorsed green certifications, and/or basic skills development. GCC will also increase opportunities to enroll in Registered Building Trades Apprenticeships, as a step on the Green Career ladder.

TRAINING AVAILABLE:

- Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency iCAST 40 hrs
- BPI (Entry Level) iCAST 2 weeks
- BPI (Experienced Construction Worker) Community College of Denver 2 weeks
- NABCEP- Letter of Completion Quinntas Renewable Energy 56 hrs
- LEED- Green Associate Exam Prep Class Associated General Contractors 8 hrs
- LEED- AP & Specialty Exams
- Associated General Contractors 1 day/ 8hrs & 6 weeks on-line study
- Intro to Small Wind Systems Advanced Energy Systems 40 hrs
- Trades Math Community College of Denver 24 classroom hrs

In addition to training, some participants maybe eligible for other services such as assistance with:
- Preparing a Resume
- Writing a Cover Letter
- Building Interview and Networking Skills
- Identifying Job Leads
- Transportation Assistance

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

- Employed construction workers
- Unemployed construction workers
- Individuals who have completed construction-related training

HOW DOES IIT WORK? It’s Simple!

GCC applicants should inquire about this opportunity at their local Workforce Center. Your local Workforce Center can refer you to the GCC Workforce Services Coordinator for screening Must have/will take the Career Ready Certification through a Workforce Center. If you meet the basic criteria, you will be referred for enrollment preparation. That’s it…You are on your way to securing a great career in RE or EE.

For more information, contact the GCC Workforce System Coordinator, Leanna Salas 720.865.5628