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Training ProgramsABLE W.E,A,T. Green & Renewable Enerqies

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SkillsZWork computer & office skills trainino

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Senior Communitv Service Employment Program

ABL* W"g,A.T. ffireen & Renevrrable Erlergies

W.E.A.T. is a l-2-week, classroom and field-based training programwhich incorporates components in renewable energies, green rooftechnologies, weatherization and energy auditing with strongcomponents in job search/job retention, presentation/ networkingskills, computer skills, customer service skills, soft skills, and anoverview of the renewable energy field especially as it relates toenergy conservation, retrofitting, energy efficiency andweatherization, technologies, and construction process,

Program Description

" 12 weeks of classroom and field training leading to arewarding position in sales, customer service,manufacturing, or energy auditing.Hands-on skills development.Strong emphasis on development of strong job search andjob retention skills.

r Components in computer, sales. and customer serviceskillsAssistance in identifying potential employmentopportunities with partner and other employersClassroom sessions take place Monday through Friday, 9a.m. - 3 p.m., at Operation A.B.L.E., 1"31 Tremont Streetin Downtown Boston and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for field training

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on site,* Electives: Office Track or Audit Track

-- Office Irack: Sales, Customer Service, CRM, Green Office Audit,LEED review.-- Audit lrack: Principles of Energy & Building Science, BPI Buildinganalyst certification preparation & Testing*

*n$**/c passftmg rete an SFI Sullding Analyst eertifieation€xam

Program cycle dates 2O11:

TBD

Cost

$5,000 per student

Eligibility

" Age 18 or older

' Authorization to work in the US

. Previous experience in office support, sales, customerservice, construction/ maintenancer or the trades

n Score Bth grade or higher on TABE reading & Bth grade onmath skills test, basic computer skills

. GED or HS diploma

For More InformationContact: Rose Hom -- 617.542,4180 ext. 138 --weat@operationa ble. net

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fr reen Armbassador Training

Green Ambassador is a 10-week training program that provides jobseekers with sales, customer service, office support, construction,trades, or similar experience with the skills they need for rewardingadministrative positions in the emerging green and renewableenergy field.

Program Description

" Renewable Energy/Energy Conservation Concepts. Green building concepts, principles of weatherization,

energy audits, thermal imaging, green terminology, hands-on training, air sealing, field work

. LEED certification exam preparation

' Sales, presentation, and customer service skills

' Computer skills: Microsoft Office, CRM, ProjectManagement

* Job search and interview skills training. Classroom training hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00P p.m,

' field training hours: 9:00 a,m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Program Cycle Dates:

TBD

Cost:

$3,500.00

For More InformationContact: Rose Hom 617-542-4180 ext, 138 --weat@operationa ble. net

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ABtH Skills2WorkCom puter a nd Admin istrative/ Sffice Skills Traini arg

Many job seekers today are finding that their skills may have losttheir relevance. They are also discovering that job hunting haschanged since the last time they looked for work. For them, findinga job not only means developing new skills - it also means learninga new way of exploring the job market. ABLE Skills2Work addressesboth requirements in a single program.

n 12 weeks (318 hours) to a rewarding position in variousindustries including Hospitality, Banking, Medical, FinancialServices, Education and other general administrationsetti ngs

r Instructor-led classes for one-on-one experience. Training in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

and Internet Navigation that meets employers'technologyrequirements

' Supplemental training provided in skill areas most desiredby employers, including Medical Terminology, QuickBooks,Office Specialist, or Customer Relations.

' Enhance your existing people skills to become a customercare expert

" After 12 weeks of classroom instruction, students work 30hours per week for six weeks at an employer site, applyingtheir newly acquired skills in actual on-the-job situations.

. Participants return to Operation A.B.L.E. for Job Club,additional job search instruction, career counseling, andski I ls practice/rei nforcement

n Emphasis on job search methods for mature workers* Learn to master online job hunting and application

techniquesr Access to job search resources for each participant,

including fast Internet/computer workstations, a full-service job listing and resource room, copier, and faxmachine

. Students complete at least one screening interview with anemployer for a current job opportunity before, during orafter the internship.

2OLL Program cycle dates :

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Cost:

Dec. 23, 2011

. $4,800 per student

Eligibility

Age 18 or older, Citizenship or Green Card, High schoolor GED educationScore 7th grade or higher on TABE reading & math skillstest, Clerical 70 or higherProvelt computer skills: Word 50olo, online keyboard 25-30wpmHighly motivated towards re-employmentMS Offlce knowledge, genuine interest/aptitude forcustomer service-related work

Tuition Funding

Mostly depends upon an assessment for employability and the lackskills for employment that make occupational training necessary tosecure a reasonable job.

. Title 1 Workforce Investment Act voucher* Food Stamps. Co-pay. Self-pay in full

' Mass. Rehabilitation Commission (MRC). Veterans. National Emergency Grant (NEG)

' The Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NjT)n Workman's Insurance Compensation* Employer-sponsored severance

For More fnformationContact: Anne Chace at 61,7.542, 4180 Ext, l_33 orski I ls2work@operationa ble. net

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A.B.L,H. Seginnings

Are you in need of a better job?Are you frustrated looking for work online,only to have difficulty navigating the internet?

Operation ABLE offers a classroom-based, instructor-lead trainingprogram to provide students with introductory computer skills. Thissix-week program gives job seekrs the confidence they need tocompete aggressively in today's job market. The program offersbasic skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; Data Entry; Internet

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navigation; keyboarding; and an introduction to social media.

Each participants has access to job search resources and individualwork stations.

2011 Program Cycle Dates:lune 13 * July 27,2OlL

Cost:$2,500

Eligibility:1B+ years old, US Citizen or Green Card; score 7th grade or higheron TABE reading and mathematics skills test, basic internetnavigation

Tuition Funding:Private pay, MRC, or financial assistance available for those receivingSNAP/Food Stamps

For more information:Come to one of our Tuesday @ 3 briefings.Contact Operation ABLE 617-542-4LBO to pre-register

For More lnlormationContact: Anne Chace a|617.542.4'180 Ext. 133or skills2work @ operationable. net

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Senior eornmunlty $ervicf, Frnployment Program(scsHP)

Low-income job seekers over age 55 and older are in a veryvulnerable situation. In many cases a lack of job skills combinedwith advancing years leaves job seekers with a feeling ofpowerlessness and further plunges them into financial chaos andweakened self esteem. The Senior Community Service EmploymentProgram (SCSEP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor tohelp job seekers over age 55 get the training they need in order toget back to work,

The Senior Community Service Employment Program:

' Offers an opportunity to earn an 98.00 per hour stipend,working 20 hours per week in a non-profit or governmentagency

. Provides "paid internship"; on-the-job training experiencen Assists in the transition to a new unsubsidized employment

opportunity. Enables participants to work at sites in or near their home

communities.* Provides ongoing job search assistance

El igibility Req uirementsr Have a qualifying level of income. Contact Operation

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A.B.L.E. to determine income eligibility.. Be age 55 or oldern Citizenship or Green Card

" Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, or Worcester County resident

Cost

No cost to the participantFunding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor

For More Information About SCSEP Contact One ofthe Following:

Middlesex County, West Sylvia Dickens508.626.7t42

Middlesex County, East Juma Kayembe617.542.4r8O

Suffolk County Suku Menon617.542.4180 x121

Worcester County Joe Cutroni508.799.1600 x6B4508.373.7684 - Direct

Essex County (Gloucester) Lucy Riddell978.750.4540 x262978,624.2262 - Direct

Worcester County Anne MathieuMilford & Southbridge Areas 508.765.5430 x312

Worcester County Yvette DanforthLeominster/Gardner/Fitchburg 978.534.1481 x261

Tee Provost, SCSEP Project Manager -- 61,7.542.4180 x132SCSEP@operationa ble. net

Please see the SCSEP FAO for more information.

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