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Green Grad Education & Training Upgrade Program (GETUP)
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Green Grad Education & Training Upgrade Program-GETUP!

If you answered yes to any or all of the questions at the left, then GETUP is perfect for you!

The GETUP Program is a building performance education and training series that allows individuals to develop and enhance home performance abilities in the field and refine home performance sales and general business know-how.

There are two phases built into the program; it is designed so that students can get as much out of it as they put into it!

Course length: Three and a half weeks

Part One-Hands-On Field Training, Monday-Saturday, April 23-May 5, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Part Two-Classroom Business and Sales Skills, Monday-Friday, Monday-Wednesday May 7-16

Cost: Free!

The next GETUP class begins Monday, April 23, 2012.

APPLY NOW and secure your spot in the last GETUP cohort!

"The GETUP experience was an excellent opportunity to have my hands on advanced home performance techniques such as installing a hydronic furnace, building catwalks and burying ducts in the attic insulation. The methods that the GETUP team imparted during the two weeks were PRICELESS!"

-Dan Ignosci, Comfort Advisors Home Performance Advisor and GETUP graduate


1. Main Curriculum and Field Work:

The core segment of the GETUP Program is a two-week intensive training program that allows students to practice:

  • Duct installation, sealing and insulation
  • Attic and crawl space air sealing and insulation
  • HVAC installation and setup
  • Mechanical ventilation installation
  • Energy efficient lighting installation
  • BPI-style assessments
  • And more!

2. Classroom Training:

Eight classroom sessions that will cover topics including:

  • Business Etiquette and Communication
  • Computer Instruction
  • In-home sales and sales support/customer service
  • Financial literacy

 

 


Additional course information:

  • Fifteen students will be accepted to the training session beginning on April 23, 2012.
  • Participants are recommended to have contractor and/or green energy experience or training

Required documentation:

  • Current resume
  • Related training documentation

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be able to work in the United States
  • Have relevant hands on construction/upgrade experience

 

APPLY NOW!

This program is being provided thanks to generous support from the County of San Diego, the State of California and
Energy Upgrade California.

 

Watch GETUP in Action

Attic & Roof
Hydronic Furnace
Mastic Prep Demonstration
Roof Insulation Prep
Roofing & Insulation
Blower Door
Final Touches

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