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Presenter Antonia Tchohleva

Discover job opportunities and training in renewable energy, green building, clean transportation, water management, waste management, and land management. Join us in creating a sustainable future!

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Presenter Antonia Tchohleva

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  1. Presenter Antonia Tchohleva

  2. Opportunities for Youth in the New Green Economy

  3. Our Commitment… • First Work is committed to the delivery of a sustainable youth employment network • Keen on finding new ways of enhancing the supports and services for youth • Explore opportunities to take advantage of the new economy for our membership

  4. Vision • The Green Skills Network coordinates training for youth in the new green economy

  5. Vision • It works in strategic partnership with First Work members, government-supported employment programs, college-based and independent trainers, and private companies.

  6. Goals • Province-wide • 1,000 Students per year • Self-sustaining

  7. What is the Green Economy?

  8. Green Economy • Promote • Sustainable development • Conservation • Social equity and human well-being

  9. Green Economy • “The green economy should not just be about reclaiming throw-away stuff. It should be about reclaiming thrown-away communities. It should not just be about recycling things to give them a second life. We should also be gathering up people and giving them a second chance.“ - Van Jones

  10. Green Economy • Prevent: • Environmental degradation • Resource depletion • Global warming

  11. Green EconomySectors • Renewable Energy • Green Building • Clean Transportation • Water Management • Waste Management • Land Management

  12. Job OpportunitiesWind Power • Construction Superintendent • Construction Machine Operators • Iron and Steel Workers • Sheet Metal Worker • Wind Turbine Technician • Maintenance Technicians

  13. Job Opportunities Solar Power • Solar Energy System Installer • Solar Fabrication Technician • Solar Installation Foreman • Research and Lab Technician • Solar PV Installer

  14. Job Opportunities Bio-Energy • Construction Workers • Mixing and Blending Machine Operators • Electrical and Mechanical Technicians • Equipment Operators

  15. Job Opportunities in Green Building Sector • HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) Service Technician • Insulation Worker • Roofing and Skylight Installer • Smart Grid & Grid Infrastructure Field Technician • Power Systems Operator • Network Operations Center Technician • Carpenters and carpenter helpers

  16. Job Opportunities Transportation Sector • Boiler Operator • Electrical/Electronic Equipment Assembler • Engineers • Repair Technicians • Production Helpers • Welders

  17. Job OpportunitiesWater Management Sector • Waste Water Treatment Technician • Water Reclamation Operator • Water Purification Technician • Water Treatment Operator • Irrigation Specialist

  18. Job Opportunities Waste Management Sector • Recycling Collector • Recycling Processing • Recycling Manufacturing • Environmental Technologists • Waste Management Technicians • Hazardous Waste Technicians • Waste Management Mechanics • Route Service Drivers • Route Service Pickup Personnel • Solid Waste Directors • Field Waste Characterization Specialists

  19. Job Opportunities Land Management Sector • Forestry Aid/Technician • Firefighter • Park Ranger • Organic Farming • Organic Farm Instructional Technician

  20. Green Energy Act • Spark growth in clean and renewable energy • Create the potential for household energy saving through conservation • Create 50,000 new green jobs in Ontario

  21. Feed-In Tariff Program • North America’s first guaranteed pricing structure for renewable electricity production

  22. FIT • Projects over 10 kilowatts

  23. Micro-Fit • Projects under 10 kilowatts

  24. Solar PV Installation Training • New opportunities for youth

  25. Solar PV Installation Training • “Domestically, the lack of skilled/qualified installers and its potential impact on achieving actual growth projections are considered serious factors in the development of the market”- Delphi Group

  26. Solar PV Installation Training • “While several of the highly paid jobs in these industries are likely to be filled by college graduates it must be understood that the businesses also require less highly skilled people for jobs such as assembly line workers, laboratory assistants, clerical assistants, etc. Above all, the need for installers is ever growing.” -Electricity Sector Counsel

  27. Global Employment in Solar PV Jobs

  28. Curriculum Design • 3-day combined theoretical and practical training • Based on industry standards (NABCEP) • Ongoing Curriculum Review

  29. Green Skills Network 1stPilot Project • Funded by the TAF (Toronto Atmospheric Fund) • In partnership with Woodgreen Employment Service and INTERECT Inc.

  30. Green Skills Network 1stPilot Project • 12 Youth trained in solar PV installation…

  31. Green Skills Network Pilot Project • Curriculum • Evaluation • Partnership • Promotion

  32. Other ProjectsSkills Link (Service Canada) • 8 participating member centres across Ontario • 12 youth participating in each site • 3 weeks employability skills training • 3 days Green Skills Network Solar PV training • 18 weeks in job placement

  33. Other ProjectsYouth Awareness (Service Canada) • 5 Rural participating member centres • connect 250 youth to jobs in the green economy • A Green Sector component added to existing job fairs • Building partnerships with green employers

  34. Green Skills Network’s Future • Province-wide PLAR integrated specialized certification program • Emerging labour market research • Partnership development

  35. Green Skills NetworkChanging the System of Recruitment to Trades Higher Training / Skilled Trades 4 Green Skills Network Colleges, Unions etc. Employment 3 Green Skills Network Employers Self-employment option Employment-Ready Training 2 Green Skills Network Trainers Marginal Youth 1 Green Skills Network Outreach

  36. Fostering Champions • Promote the Green Skills Network in your local communities • Find local partners – trainers/employers • Find further training and employment opportunities

  37. Contact Antonia Tchohleva Project Coordinator Green Skills Network/Cross Canada Dialogues First Work: Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres ___________________________ 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 350 Tel: (416) 323 9557 ext. 228 Fax: (416) 323-9927 E-mail: atchohleva@firstwork.org Website: www.firstwork.org

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