Home Performance (HP) Career Training Program
About The Position
Sustainable Westchester delivers climate solutions to the governments, businesses, organizations, and people of Westchester County. Through its innovative programming, extensive relationships, and effective advocacy, Sustainable Westchester has been at the forefront of regional and statewide efforts to achieve a clean energy transition, conserve natural resources, promote environmental justice, and help member communities become more prosperous, healthy, resilient, and equitable. For more about the organization and its activities, please visit https://sustainablewestchester.org/. 100% Scholarship - No Cost to Participants Sustainable Westchester is recruiting applicants for two career training programs offered by Healthy Home Academy (HHA). These programs are offered at no cost to participants. These programs are designed for individuals interested in starting a career in the clean energy and building trades, with a focus on improving home comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. This is a career training and job-readiness program, not a class. Participants who complete the program will be prepared for entry-level roles in the field and will receive job placement support. For more information about the training program, and prior to your interview, we encourage you to review the following: Home Performance Training Program HP Program Description This program focuses on how homes function as complete systems and how to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. Training includes: Building science fundamentals Energy efficiency and weatherization concepts Air sealing and insulation practices Introduction to home performance testing and diagnostics Hands-on field experience in residential settings Program length: Approximately 6 weeks
Requirements
- Be a resident of a state-designated Disadvantaged Community (DAC). DACs are communities identified by New York State as facing higher environmental, health, and economic burdens. Please use this link to search for your address and determine if you live within a DAC.
- Be physically able to perform hands-on work, including lifting to 50 lbs and standing or working on your feet for up to 8 hours per day
- Have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Be interested in pursuing a long-term career, not short-term or temporary work
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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