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Energy Workforce Program

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==GOODWILL’S ENERGY GOODWILL’S ENERGY WORKFORCE PROGRAMWORKFORCE PROGRAM

WHY AN ENERGY PROGRAM?

Engage youth in the energy industryGive youth an opportunity to explore

new job and career optionsEnsure that Colorado energy

employers have talented professionals to fill future jobs

PROGRAM SITES

Montbello High School&

East High Schoolin Denver Public Schools

GOODWILL’SENERGY WORKFORCE

PROGRAMMISSION

We will work to ensure that Colorado’s energy employers have talented young professionals to fill future jobs.

OUR STUDENTS

Seniors in high school who:Are interested in math, science,

technology, and engineeringAre curious about the energy industryPrefer experiential, hands-on learningAre seeking entry-level, paid position

after graduation

IN THE CLASSROOMStudents participate in a one-year energy elective

addressing: Math, mechanical concepts, problem-solving skillsPreparation for the Edison Electrical Institute ExamVerbal and written communication skills, public

speaking and interviewingTeam-building, professional networking and

leadership skills

HANDS-ON PROJECTS WITH MENTORS

Energy professionals lead student groups in hands-on projects:Building wind turbinesDesigning cars of the futureAnalysis of future U.S. energy sources Insulating and heating a homeCreating a solar pizza oven

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MENTORS

– Benny Milliner, Office of Senator Bennett– Nick Nelson, Independent Geologist– Justin Davis, Sundyne Corp.– Kira Witwer, Sundyne Corp.– Mike Wehri, Sundyne Corp.– Kurt Reisser, Questar Exploration & Production

Co.– Tim Dombrowski, Schlumberger Oil Field

Services– Eileen Munoz, Van Gilder Insurance Group

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

Receive in-school support from Goodwill case manager

Tutoring and mentoring supportAssistance with career and job

exploration, and application process Work-ready upon high school graduation

THE GREEN TEAMThe Green Team was conceptualized in the fall of 2008 by a group of committed Montbello students and their Goodwill case manager.

The students elected to retrofit the home of a person in need, in the Montbello community. They have started the retrofit of the home of a resident in the Montbello area; and, in fall 2009, they are slated to retrofit the home of a resident in the East High School area.

THE GREEN TEAM

The students researched retrofitting and energy efficient homes and buildings. They hired an energy auditor and are working with contractors to make the recommended changes. The homeowner will receive an energy-efficient washer and dryer, new insulation in the attic and a new furnace.

GREEN TEAM PRESENTSDue to the great work of the students, the Green team has been asked to present their project in a few venues:The Denver Green FestivalThe La Madre Tierra CelebrationThe Mayor of Denver’s Green Celebration

SPECIAL THANKSThe following individuals and companies made the Green Team project a reality:

Grant Swanson, GB3 Energy SolutionsWhitney Painter, Buglet Solar ElectricHome DepotPatricia Geffre, Principal, Montbello High SchoolTom Wolvin, Horizon MechanicalAngela Robertson, Parent & Community

Coordinator, Montbello High SchoolMrs. Simmons, Montbello Community Resident

RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP

A group of students participated in a one-week workshop taught by renewable energy professionals. Through hands-on activities and presentations, they learned about:

Hydronic heatingGround source heat pumpsSolar hot water systems and panel

installationEnergy and heat recovery ventilatorsSolar photovoltaic systemsSmall wind turbine technology

THE COOLING CYCLE

SOLAR ENEGY COLLECTED

SPECIAL THANKS

The following individuals taught the Renewable Energy Workshop:

Al Wallace, Energy Environmental Corp.Lauren Coyne, Namaste Solar Bruce Faul, Shamrock Sales Inc.Brett MacInness, Shamrock Sales Inc.Brian Fowler, Geosource

PROGRAM GOAL

By December 2009, we hope to place 90% of our graduates in paid positions in the energy industry; or, they will pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Math) degrees at colleges/universities.

OUR STUDENTS ARE READY FOR HIREOur graduates will bring:ResumesInterview ready skillsOSHA certificationEdison Electrical Institute Exam experienceJob Shadow experienceCommunications and teamwork experience

ENERGY EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS

ApprenticeshipsInternshipsSummer jobs

3 WAYS YOUR BUSINESS CAN HELP

Hire an apprentice or intern

Volunteer to support our programs

Provide a job shadow

THANK YOU, CORPORATE PARTNERS

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 111

St. Mary’s Land & Exploration Company EnCana Oil & Gas National Renewable Energy Laboratory Red Rocks Community College Sundyne Corp. Metro Denver WIRED Initiative Denver Public Schools Postsecondary Pathways Pipefitters 208

THANK YOU, SCHOOL PARTNERS

Patricia Geffre, Principal, Montbello High School John Youngquist, Principal, East High School Administrators, counselors, teachers at

Montbello and East High School Scott Springer & Annetta Galegos, Denver

Public Schools Postsecondary Pathways PTCO at Montbello and East High School

THANK YOU, ENERGY ADVISORY BOARD

Albert Wallace, Energy Environmental Corp. Chuck Beck, Red Rocks Community College Kurt Reisser, Quester Exploration & Production Co. Lauren Coyne, Namaste Solar Brian Bartony, South Metro Denver Chamber Bradley Buum, Pipefitters 208 Lesley Batey, Encana Oil & Gas

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Thank YOU! for helping prepare students

for Colorado’s energy workforce.