Bridge to Green Jobs
Are you looking for a new career path with minimal requirements, paid on-the-job training, with transitional and financial support in the first few months of work? The Bridges to Green Jobs training program for weatherization might be a good fit for you!
What is Weatherization? Weatherization (also known as air-sealing/insulation) is all about making homes more comfortable by sealing up air leaks, insulating roofs/walls/floors, etc, or other energy-saving upgrades, and lowering people's energy bills.
The Program (Boston and Lawrence, MA):
Timeline and Services:
- Weeks 1 & 2: FREE Hands-on technical training (ladders, attics, power tools, and more), soft skills training, employer presentations, job placement support (resume and interview skills). Trainings are typically Monday-Friday for two weeks, between 9am - 3pm. Tranings are held in Boston and Lawrence with both locations doing 3 days at the Green Jobs Academy in Marlborough.
- Weeks 3-10: New job with paid training, access to a financial coach (budgeting support, credit building, and more), weekly virtual/phone check-ins with a licensed counselor, and financial support for the first 3-6 months in the field (upon meeting eligibility criteria).
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Please fill out the interest form below to get updates on the next scheduled training(s) in Massachusetts.
Classes are two weeks long, Monday-Friday, from 9am - 3pm. Schedule is always subject to slight change.
The Story Behind Bridges to Green Jobs
After three years of research and planning, LISC Massachusetts was awarded internal funding in 2021 to create a pilot centering climate and economic equity through the launch of the Bridges to Green Jobs program. With this funding, LISC and local partners provide industry-specific technical training to community members interested in Green Energy careers, a field that is growing rapidly in Massachusetts.
The clean energy sector has grown by over 89% since 2010 in Massachusetts alone and insulators are in the top highest-growth and high-demand occupations in the state, with the lowest education or experience requirements (MassCEC Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment, 2023), serving as a key foot-in-the-door opportunity for residents who are looking for a low-barrier change as they build their skills and explore new interests in the industry.
There is, and has been, a systemic exclusion of underprivileged communities to tap into the economic opportunity from this industry. Bridges to Green Jobs is a critical effort to break down these barriers and is committed to collaborating with community partners to work towards an equitable transitions into green jobs.
To learn about other green training and jobs opportunities in the Commonwealth, please visit MassCEC's Training and Career Directory.
To bring this training to your city, please reach out to us (contact information below).
This program is made possible thanks to...
This program is made possible thanks to...
Mass CEC
TD Bank
