Corvallis, OR— The Linn, Benton, Lincoln Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has received a $450,000 grant from the Federal Department of Labor to recruit dislocated workers and youth to enter training in the weatherization and home retrofit industries. The grant money is part of the State Energy Sector Partnership grants, made through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as part of a $500 million nation-wide initiative to promote economic growth by preparing workers for careers in the energy efficiency industries.
“Community Services Consortium (CSC) will provide the training in collaboration with two local community colleges, the Oregon Energy Coordinators Association, and Northwest Energy Education Institute,” said Steve Bekofsky, Director of Linn, Benton, Lincoln Workforce Investment Board. “We are excited to work with Community Services Consortium and project team members to train for jobs in a high-growth industry.
One hundred seventy five individuals will be recruited for training in the weatherization and home retrofit industries. The training results in a number of certifications and prepares workers for occupations in energy efficiency and renewable energy such as Weatherization; Energy Auditors; Energy Analyst; HVAC; Air Sealing/Duct Sealing; Energy Education; General Construction/Carpenter; New Construction/Remodeling; Insulation; Window Installers; Roofers; and Painters.
One hundred seventy five individuals will be recruited for training in the weatherization and home retrofit industries. The training results in a number of certifications and prepares workers for occupations in energy efficiency and renewable energy such as Weatherization; Energy Auditors; Energy Analyst; HVAC; Air Sealing/Duct Sealing; Energy Education; General Construction/Carpenter; New Construction/Remodeling; Insulation; Window Installers; Roofers; and Painters.
“Our Weatherization Training Program has accomplished a great deal in less than one year of operation,” said Clay Martin, CSC Workforce & Education Director. “We are looking forward to working with all of our partners on this new project.”
The Workforce Investment Board will be forming a “Green Jobs Council” to monitor this project. Potential members of the Green Jobs Council include: Linn-Benton Community College, the Oregon Employment Department, Albany Millersburg Economic Development, Economic Development Alliance, Lane Community College, Oregon Energy Coordinators Association Training and Technical Assistance Committee, and the Oregon Southern Idaho Laborers-Employers Training Trust.
The Linn, Benton, Lincoln Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is a public-private, business-led organization dedicated to providing and maintaining a high quality workforce in the region. The WIB’s membership includes representatives of private business, state agencies, local government, community organizations and organized labor. The WIB oversees the WorkSource Centers and contracts with Community Services Consortium to provide services to adult job seekers, dislocated workers and youth aged 14-24. Additional information about the WIB can be found at: http://www.region4wib.org.
The Linn, Benton, Lincoln Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is a public-private, business-led organization dedicated to providing and maintaining a high quality workforce in the region. The WIB’s membership includes representatives of private business, state agencies, local government, community organizations and organized labor. The WIB oversees the WorkSource Centers and contracts with Community Services Consortium to provide services to adult job seekers, dislocated workers and youth aged 14-24. Additional information about the WIB can be found at: http://www.region4wib.org.
