Pathways to a Green Career!

Pathways to a Green Career seeks to educate jobseekers about the green economy and to prepare them for the many opportunities it will present. This 6-week class integrates three main subjects into a comprehensive program – green work readiness, green career education and green community building.

Upon successful completion of the program, youth will be provided with a PAID internship! Youth will also receive certifications in Hands-On Weatherization Retrofitting Skills, Community Gardening Skills and the Equipped for the Future (EFF) National Work Readiness credential. Sign up today—space is limited!

This is a six-week program for 20 participants per cycle, with a focus on Workforce Investment Act (WIA) enrolled youth and/or young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. Participation in the entire program is required. Participants will be expected to participate as if they are working a job – absences and tardiness will be treated as an employer would treat them and this will be explained in the orientation. The participant day will be from 9:30am until 4:00pm.

What is the process to participate in this program?

• Step One: Individuals interested in the green jobs training must complete an online “Workforce Investment Act (WIA)” interest application (see link at bottom of this page).
  
• Step Two: After submitting an online application, you will be scheduled to attend an information session, at one of several locations. Please schedule yourself for an information session by clicking the WIA Interest Application link below!”
  
• Step Three: Individuals must meet the testing requirements and WIA eligibility criteria for youth ages 18-24. Information about the specific requirements will be given at the information sessions. After the orientation, you will need to login and please schedule yourself for testing.
  
• Step Four: Individuals meeting the above criteria will be assigned to work with a WIA Career Developer and receive case management services. The cost of the class will be covered by WIA.
  
• Step Five: Upon successful completion of the program, youth will be eligible to receive a PAID Internship with a local employer, using the skills learned in this class. Internships will be for 200 hours, and will pay $8 per hour.

Please note there is limited space available in this program.

Start/End Date: April 5th – May 14th
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 4:00pm
Locations: Pinehurst Building - 2 Centerview Drive, GREENSBORO, NC 27407, and the Beloved Community Center’s gardens.

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Applications for this program are closed at this time. Please visit the JobLink Career Center to learn about other opportunities.

This program is sponsored by the Greensboro/High Point/Guilford County Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Beloved Community Center.