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Presented by Justinn Overton

Presented by Justinn Overton. Building Green Jobs for Alabama. Federally funded* statewide workforce development grant aimed to educate and empower unemployed and underemployed Alabamians about green building and sustainability .

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Presented by Justinn Overton

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  1. Presented by Justinn Overton

  2. Building Green Jobs for Alabama • Federally funded* statewide workforce development grant aimed to educate and empower unemployed and underemployed Alabamians about green building and sustainability. • Courses held in Madison, Huntsville, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Mobile, and Fairhope • Courses based on NEED* • Be mindful of grant reporting & guidelines! • Cultivate & establish a good working relationship with your grantor!

  3. Program Funding This program is 100% funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funding made available to the State of Alabama by the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs by the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.

  4. SESP Grant History • The State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant award to Alabama was effective as of 1/29/10 . The total SESP & Training Grant award was $6 million. • Goals of SESP Grant: “provide training for green jobs throughout Alabama that lead to job placement in the Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation, Transportation, and Green Building Sectors.” • The request for proposals (RFPs) issued by the state resulted in 28 applications being received in response to the RFPs. • 13 of the 28 were recommended by the review team to go to the next level, which was contract negotiations.  • 2applicants dropped out after the negotiations were completed and prior to project startup.  • 11 actually implemented training programs! • USGBC – Alabama Chapter remains as the only private-nonprofit sub recipient.There’s one private-for-profit and the remaining are all associated with two and four-year colleges/universities.

  5. History of Funding & Program • 2004- USGBC Alabama was formed • January 2010- Alabama was awarded $6 million for ARRA SESP grants • Spring 2010-Board Members hired a grant writer to help write a great for green workforce development program • July 2010- USGBC awarded $300,000+ ADECA grant for Building Green Jobs for Alabama program • September 2010- hired first USGBC Alabama staff- Green Workforce Project Director • November 2010-launched first program in Birmingham, Alabama • June 2012- set date for program to end, offered extension by ADECA • June 2013- CLOSING DATE for Building Green Jobs for Alabama program

  6. Individual Program Statistics • Hosted 10+ programs throughout the state since November 2010 • Served 350+ individuals representing every demographic and industry • 1 Narrative Modification • 5 Budget Modifications • Countless job fairs, lunch & learn presentations, email blasts, phone calls to ADECA • 1 year extension of grant (2012-2013)

  7. What this grant offers… • Understanding of sustainability • meaning to you personally and professionally • Fundamentals of green building • Green certificate training course and testing • LEED® Green Associate • Green Advantage ® • HERS Rater • On-site green building experience • Job Coaching and Small Group Mentoring

  8. Grant Logistics Five Step Program • 1. Program Orientation & Industry Overview • 2. Green Building Workshop • 3. Industry- Recognized Certificate Training and Testing • 4. On-site Green Building Experience • 5. Program Graduation & Job Search Assistance *certificates

  9. Grant Eligibility Original Requirements: • Unemployed & Underemployed Post Modification: -Application • Meet ONE of the minimum federal requirements • 16 years of age or older • U.S. Citizen/Eligible Non-Citizen • If applicable, Selective Service Registered ____________________________________ • Fill out registration forms and supply all documentation necessary • If you are eligible, the program is offered at no cost.

  10. Federal Requirements • Eligible Veteran • Unemployed Individual • Worker Impacted by National Energy and Environmental Policy • Individual Seeking Pathways of Out Poverty into Economic Self-Sufficiency • Individual in Need of Updated Training in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Industries • Individual with a Criminal Record • Individuals Impacted by Automotive Restructuring (specific counties listed by the State)

  11. Participant Expectations • Application Process • At the conclusion of each step, each participant will be evaluated by interest, to ensure that individuals who are enrolled in this program are engaged and can benefit from this program. • Each participant must treat the Green Workforce Project Director and others with respect. If there are any issues, the participant may be asked to leave the program.

  12. Documentation Disclaimer • Proving Eligibility • Be prepared for some sticky situations… • Keeping documentation safe & private! Disclaimer: “This project was funded by a grant awarded under the ARRA Green Jobs Training Grants, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The collection of this information helps to track long-term success of this training program. Your personal information is kept confidential and secure and will not be shared with any outside agencies other than those involved with the support and oversight of the Energy Grant received by USGBC Alabama and issues by the U.S. Department of Labor. Your information will never be sold or shared with third party agencies through your participation in grant supported training activities. Please direct any questions concerning your use of personal information to Justinn Overton.”

  13. Leveraging Resources • Reach out to local work trade/environmental organizations and local businesses for outreach & speakers • Example: ASLA, AIA, AGC, ABC, IFMA, BOMA, Cahaba River Society, Alabama Environmental Council, Interiorscapes Inc., Smart Living Energy Potential, Stewart Perry Construction • Lean on other grant recipients for advice • Example: Calhoun Community College • Don’t be afraid to ask for free space or sponsored lunches! The worst they can say is no!

  14. Best Practices & Missed Opportunities • Distance Learning • Environmental & Economic Benefits • Writing the Program • Funding Issues • Advancements vs. Reimbursements • Have a plan! • Work with other grant recipients/community colleges to leverage coursework • Qualitative &Quantitative Measures for your Chapter & grant reporting • Program Director & Grant Administration- skill sets

  15. Future? • Grant ends June 30, 2013 • No future plans for USGBC Alabama to continue funding or program • Grants? • Staff Changes

  16. Questions? Justinn Overton Green Workforce Project Director USGBC Alabama 205/910.5726 justinn.overton@usgbcofal.org

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