ORIENTATION TIMELINE
Key Date
12/1
Program registration closes
12/15
Deadline to complete the Interest Assessment and have intro call with program navigator**
12/31
Deadline to register for construction management at NHCC**
1/30
Deadline to complete self-paced training
2/12
Begin enrollment in Building Strong Communities’ Pre-Apprenticeship and Technical Training**
**Completion of this step will result in an incentive payment
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ORIENTATION CURRICULUM
Course Topics
Description
Industry Fundamentals
We will provide a curated course bundle – including highly engaging video and simulation courses – to target construction basics. Key learning objectives will cover topics such as: Intro to solar construction trades, building terminology, and hand tool safety
Workforce Readiness Skills
Energy and construction employers have highlighted the criticality of workforce skills, both to develop critical “power skills or soft skills” needed to succeed in a workforce environment which include Decision-Making, Planning and Organization, Collaboration, and Active Listening
Employability Skills
To support job placement, our curriculum we will offer courses on the following: How to Create a Resume, Filling Out an Application, Getting Yourself Out, Understanding a Job Offer, How to Prepare for an Interview, and What to Expect in an Interview, among other employability skills.
Onramp Certifications
We will also provide an opportunity for to gain construction related certifications including OSHA 10 and the Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Be at least 18 years old
Have earned a high school diploma / GED / or equivalent
Be able to pass a drug screen
Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
NOT currently enrolled in a construction union or construction trade training program
Legally eligible to work in the U.S
Ability to communicate in English
Jumpstart Your Energy Career
Our orientation program will help you:
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Demystify energy-related construction and solar roles and careers;
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Develop the requisite foundation understanding of construction basics, supporting work readiness skills, and on-ramp certifications; and
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Place you into solar construction, general construction, or other opportunities
