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A six-week intensive program designed to equip you with the skills necessary for an entry-level job in the well-paid and growing field of weatherization and home energy efficiency.
Want to make an impact on your future? Start a career in the green-energy movement as a weatherization technician.
A 6-week intensive program designed for adults interested in the weatherization field.
Learn the principles of home-energy efficiency and building science.
The curriculum follows the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Installer/Technician guidelines.
Have hands-on practice in the weatherization techniques of air sealing, foam and cellulose insulating, proper ventilation, and moisture barrier setup.
Students will have hands-on experience with:
Working together with ReSOURCE’s employment counselor, students will:
Students have the opportunity to earn:
For the final two weeks of the program, work-ready participants will be placed in on-the-job work experiences with hiring employers. The Employment Counselor works individually with students to find a job placement that meets their individual needs and professional goals
In this 6-week, Monday – Friday (9 am – 4 pm), program trainees learn key knowledge and fundamentals to create a solid foundation for future growth in the Weatherization sector.
During the first 2 weeks, a variety of hand & power tools covered can be found on any site, creating a core knowledge to build upon with future experiences. Additionally, during this timeframe, trainees receive professional development, which includes a mock interview and resume development, and accumulates to a job fair with employers that are actively hiring.
Weeks 3 & 4 are devoted to the ins and outs of weatherizing a home/space. Here, you’ll practice common insulation practices, including but not limited to spray foam, cellulose installation, and blower door tests.
Weeks 5 & 6 are when work experiences begin. Based on employers at the job fair, the trainee decides on which employer they’d like to experience a few days on the job with. We call this the try before you buy, and it is also the time when we say many job offers on the table.
A successful trainee is someone who is motivated and ready to work hard to start their next step in the trades. This can range from career changers who have already showcased professionalism but need experience with tools to the recent High School grad who is just starting their career. We are able to slightly tailor experiences that serve to meet the trainee and program goals.
-Wesley, Weatherization 101 (2023)
ReSOURCE Training programs offer an opportunity for adults and youth who have barriers to employment to hone job skills and prepare for a successful work life as productive members of their communities
The Mint Rutland’s Makerspace, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
Tuition is FREE for qualifying Vermonters.
Weekly training stipend provided to all active participants
Contact our coordinators for more details and get all your questions answered.
Weatherization Training Coordinator
[email protected]
802.324.2091
TBD
Tuition is FREE for qualifying Vermonters.
Weekly training stipend provided to all active participants
Contact our coordinators for more details and get all your questions answered.
Weatherization Training Coordinator
[email protected]
802.324.2091
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Career Start is a program designed for high school students to gain hands-on experience and technical skills in various departments at ReSOURCE’s Burlington or Barre locations.
High school students enrolled in school are eligible to participate in the Career Start program.
The program provides hands-on experience in ReSOURCE departments, technical skills training, and monthly personal and professional development classes.
There is a fee of $1500, but tuition is waived for qualifying Vermonters.
Departments include Customer Service & Retail, Office Administration, Computers and Electronics, Overlook Cafe, and Large Appliances, among others.
Yes, students earn a monthly stipend
Training covers Health and Wellness, Goal Setting and Achievement, Leadership Development, Career Planning, and Financial Literacy.
Interested individuals should contact ReSOURCE’s Training and Development Manager, Susan Uthmann, for enrollment details.
Please contact:
Susan Uthmann
Training and Development Manager
[email protected]
802.857.4340
Our partners help us to provide $125,000 worth of goods to over 2,000 individuals/families in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Washington Counties, and the greater Vermont area.
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We make award decisions each December for the next calendar year and notify partners so our clients can request vouchers.