290 likes | 414 Views
RichmondBUILD A Model for Addressing Local Priorities & Creating Career Pathways into the Green Industry. City of Richmond -. #2 ranking in California as the most violent city (per capita) #11 in the country (City Crime Rankings) 50%-60% High School Drop Out Rate
E N D
RichmondBUILDA Model for Addressing Local Priorities & Creating Career Pathways into the Green Industry
City of Richmond - • #2 ranking in California as the most violent city (per capita) • #11 in the country (City Crime Rankings) • 50%-60% High School Drop Out Rate • High Schools rank #1 on the Academy Performance Index (10 being the highest) • 49%-56% H.S. exit exam success rate
RichmondBUILD Academy • Pre-apprenticeship Construction Skills (Green Building Standards) • Energy Efficiency • Solar Technology & Installation • Solar Thermal • Electrical
RichmondBUILD Academy • YouthBUILD (w/Green Careers component) • EPA Brownfields Job Training (Haz Mat, Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Site Assessment) • Environmental Literacy • Clean Energy Leadership • Vocational English As a Second Language (VESL being developed)
Contributing Partners • Workforce Investment Act 15% • Employment Training Panel • Chevron • Adult Education ADA • Corporate sponsors (Home Depot, PG & E, Bay Cities…) • Redevelopment (Tax Increment & Bond funds) • Richmond Housing Authority • Housing Department (CalHome & CDBG) • Solar Richmond • Rising Sun Energy Center
Local Policies that Support Workforce Development in the Green Industry • Waive Building Permit fees on each Solar Install • Solar Thermal Rebate Program • Commitment to create Internships in Energy Efficiency & Wastewater/ Storm Inspector classifications
Collaboration with ARRA Projects • Neighborhood Stabilization Program • Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant • HUD Capital Projects - Housing Authority • DOT Infrastructure projects
Program Outcomes • 80% Job Placement rate • 75% Job Retention rate • $16+ an average starting wage for graduates • Over 40 graduates have secured Solar Installation & Green Collar Jobs • Received local & national recognition
Awards & Recognitions • 2008 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award • 2009 Harvard Innovations in Government Award (semi-finalist) • 2009 Conservation Champion Award- Senator Barbara Boxer