Green Jobs Conference

May 17, 2011

Recruit from SMOC programs and external employment agencies

Information Session Assessment of skills and abilities Interview with GJA Selection of trainee candidates Soft Skills workshops for job readiness Prep Session 4 day classroom / hands-on lab RRP Lead Certification OSHA 10 Certification 60 day on-the-job training (OJT)

Weatherization Training Key Components

Weatherization TrainingRequirements

General mechanical aptitude 8th grade reading and math skills Driver’s license and transportation Physical capabilities Register for Selective Service CORI / Background Checks Construction Experience desired Attended Vocational / Technical school Signed “Commitment Contract”

Weatherization Training

Hands-On Lab

Making Contact

Be polite and professional!! How do you find contractors?

Community Action Programs SMOC energy services Google – town + weatherization

contractors Internet research Craigslist mass.gov Better Business Bureau

Recruit from catchment area of graduate Cold call Follow-up Always call when you say you will!!

Offer specific times Accommodate their schedule and

availability “I’ll come to you” Prepare contractor for meeting

Email documents Ask contractor to review documents before

the meeting and have questions ready Prepare for meeting

Schedule the Meeting

Be professional!! Review packet in detail Be positive and upbeat about future

relationship Inform contractor of future trainings Identify and discuss specific needs of

contractor Custom fit of graduate to contractor On-going communication

The Meeting

Thank the contractor for their time Follow up correspondence Update contractor database Personal touch – remember the little things!

Post Meeting

Communicate simultaneously with contractors and graduates

Place graduates as soon as possible after training is completed

Email / call contractors with potential candidates

Follow up with candidate and contractor Keep momentum going Encourage graduates to do their own research Continue to work on removing barriers

Job Placement

Communicate simultaneously with contractors and graduates

Keep detailed notes of each conversation Check in a minimum of once a week On-site visits 1st & 2nd month Trouble shoot issues and potential

problems ASAP Be an active listener Always call when you say you will!!

On-the-Job Support

Communication!! Training and certification Custom fit of graduate to contractor On-the-job support for 6 months Keep detailed notes of each

conversation Successes and challenges

Retention

Contact Information

Gwenn WeiserDirector

508-620-2679

Suzanne DomesticoSenior Program Representative

508-626-7150

Raymond TuranoProgram Representative

508-626-7150