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Green Generation Sustainability Workforce Development Program Growing Future Leaders
“If we can leverage what we bring to the table with our experiences and our backgrounds and connections, we have the opportunities to change these young people’s lives, that also changes these young people’s communities and becomes a roadmap for transformation.” -Paul Francisco The Green Generation - or G2 - Project is an
Virginia CAP Paves New Pathways to Growing Weatherization Workforce
Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with the Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP), based in Newport News, VA, to discuss a unique pilot program. HRCAP’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Otey Jr.; Assistant Director of Support Services, Cynthia Randall-Young; and Director of Program Innovation and Transformation, Monique Moore all took time to share about one of HRCAP’s many
2023 A Year of Transition - a message from NASCSPs Executive Director
This has been a year of transition, not just for NASCSP but across the country and the globe. While the pandemic continued to challenge public health systems and communities, many across the country, with the help of vaccines, returned to a new normal of public events and outings. While the labor market tightened, recovering many of the jobs lost during the past couple of years,
Weatherization Success Stories: Pro Tips
Sometimes when we talk about success stories, we pick one story and share it. This Energy Efficiency Awareness Month we want to go big picture! We are going to share a bit about why they are so important to notice and just how to share them. First off, let’s start with what a success story is. Success stories run the gamut and are widely varied. They can be the joy a weatherization
Apprenticeship Pathways for Weatherization Workforce Development
On the Northeastern edge of Missouri, a spectacular thing is happening. The local Community Action Agency has built and launched a new apprentice and workforce program, graduating certified Home Performance Laborers. This program brings new blood into the area weatherization program, creates crucial job opportunities and increased earnings potential for participants. It is a model of ingenuity
