Bridges to Green Jobs Program

Do you want to learn a new trade, have the opportunity to start earning over $1,500/week in as little as 6 months, and open doors to new career pathways? You may be a great fit for this two-week weatherization technician training program which will help you access the clean energy industry with no educational requirements or prior work experience. 

"Insulation Workers are in the Top 5 Highest Growth Occupations in Massachusetts"
— Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment Report, 2023

What is Weatherization? Weatherization (also known as air-sealing/insulation) is all about making homes more comfortable and energy efficient; this means keeping homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer by sealing up leaky areas, insulating roofs/walls/floors, etc, or other energy-saving upgrades, and helping lower people's energy bills. Weatherization technicians can expect to make great income and widen their career opportunities, but please note that this is a physically demanding job, and the work days can be long. 

Weatherization expert, Jason Taylor, with Steeve (Cohort 1 Graduate and now fully certified Crew Chief) at the Green Jobs Academy, May 2022.
Weatherization expert, Jason Taylor, with Steeve (Cohort 1 Graduate and now fully certified Crew Chief) at the Green Jobs Academy, May 2022.

The Program (Lawrence, MA):

What To Expect:

  • Weeks 1 & 2: FREE Hands-on technical training (ladders, attics, power tools, and more), soft skills training, free financial coaching services, and working with a job placement specialist (resume support and interview skills). 
  • Weeks 3-10: Job placement with paid training and access to financial coaching support, group and 1:1 check-ins, and financial support for up to 6 months while employed in the clean energy 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 
  • Must be able to pass a CORI check
    • For sealing/expungement support, please visit the Lawyers Clearinghouse CORI Clinic.
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What's The Next Step?

Please fill out the interest form below to get updates on the next scheduled training in Greater Lawrence.

Classes are usually two weeks long, Monday-Friday, roughly from 9am - 3pm but each class is subject to to change depending on availability of space.

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The Story Behind Bridges to Green Jobs

After three years of research and planning, LISC Boston 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. 

Tyneka (May 2022 Cohort graduate) doing air-sealing and joist balance simulation at the Asian American Civic Association (AACA).
Tyneka (May 2022 Cohort graduate) doing air-sealing and joist balance simulation at the Asian American Civic Association (AACA).

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 quick 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.

Click HERE to download a copy of the flyer for Lawrence area.

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Contact

Silvana Bastante Muñoz, Program Officer, Green Jobs and Economic Opportunity
Email