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Green Grad Education & Training Upgrade Program (GETUP)
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Green Grad Education & Training Upgrade Program-GETUP!
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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! |
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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:
Required documentation:
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Applicants must:
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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.













