Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA)in collaboration with

G Force Power, Inc.

The Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA) in collaboration with their partner G-Force Power is proposing a Statewide job creation and job training program within the Weatherization, Wind and Solar Energy Sectors.

This program will utilize Michigan’s Statewide implemented Workforce Investment Area One-Stop System as well as Community and Faith Based Organizations as the conduits for outreach and recruitment to displaced workers, under-employed workers, underserved populations, minorities and older youth with an emphasis on the recruitment of women for non-traditional job opportunities; and will coordinate already existing programs to avoid duplication of services.

The “G-Force” Collaborative will implement this Statewide precedent setting job creation program that will provide training and job placement opportunities for approximately 2,000 with living wages.

The Power for America Training Trust will provide the “shovel ready” occupational skills training for the “G-Force” Program

UWUA was established in 1938

50,000 members nationwide

Provides skilled building, construction, and maintenance tradesmen and women for the Electrical, Gas, Nuclear, and Water Utility Industry and Related Sectors

UWUA prides itself on having “The Safest, Most Productive, Highest Skilled Workers in the World!”

G Force Power is a Michigan based Company and a subsidiary of LeCom Utility Contractors, Inc.

Founded in 1980, LeCom has grown to become one of Michigan’s premier communications and power line contractors.

LeCom performs a range of contracting and installation services for communications and energy providers including Power Utility, In-house wiring, Low Voltage and Communications and Installation to name a few.

G Force Power is focused on employee safety. “Safety First…No One Gets Hurt!”

UWUA and its Partners were awarded a contract for Maintaining and Operating the new Transmission Assets

Over the last six years UWUA and its Partners have worked collaboratively to develop and provide industry recognized training for their workers.

Utility Workers Union of America and G Force Power are committed to promoting quality-training programs that ensure a highly skilled workforce. The organizations core values encompass educational opportunities and continuous learning designed to promote the growth for members/employees.

UWUA and G Force Power are working together to provide a multi-faceted approach to education and training of apprentices and journey workers and women that includes: Essential cycle training provided to Apprentices and

Journeyman to maintain proficiency and certification. Specialized instruction to enhance skill levels in renewable and

other types of utility. Safety training promoted to protect our members/employees

and the public from hazards. Safety programs designed to maintain system integrity. New technology awareness of tools and equipment and the use

to increase productivity.

UWUA and G Force Power have worked collaboratively to create an accredited training program - through the UWUA Power for America Training Trust - that provides individuals with the requisite skills and knowledge to move into employment within the Weatherization and Renewable Energy Industry Sectors.

Our goals are to provide: Long-term employment opportunities nationally

with living wages Re-establishment of the middle-class workforce

Some Definitions

Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and

indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product. An individual, nation or organization's carbon footprint is measured by undertaking a greenhouse gas emissions assessment. Once the size of a carbon footprint is known, a strategy can be devised to reduce it.

Energy Security Long term measures to increase energy security center on reducing dependence on

any one source of imported energy, increasing the number of suppliers, exploiting native fossil fuel or renewable energy resources, and reducing overall demand through energy conservation measures.

New environmental initiatives on renewable energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gases have spurred tremendous job growth and will continue in the coming decades.

The U.S. Department of Energy expects thousands of jobs to be created in the Renewable Energy Sectors.

We need to immediately focus and bring employment training and sustainable development to local communities.

The range of opportunities to work in the “green” economy is continuing to expand and the ultimate size and scope of the “green job” market is still unknown.

Currently, there is no commonly accepted definition of the term “green job.”

For the purposes of this presentation we will classify some of the jobs on the basis of whether they are related to either preventing or adapting to climate change.

Climate change related jobs are based upon environmental issues such as air, water, waste, etc. Some examples of these jobs are:

Wind power development, manufacturing, installation and maintenance

Solar power installation, maintenance, development, manufacture

Biomass collection and power plant Hydro-electric power installation, maintenance and

operations Waste water treatment, operations and maintenance

Economic Sector related jobs such as energy, buildings, transportation, etc. Some examples are:

Transportation systems designer, hazardous waste truck drivers, logistics

Environmental planner, energy infrastructure engineer Highway and road engineers, surveyors Weatherization operations and maintenance, home and

building evaluator, heating and air conditioning specialist

Green Energy Resources are readily available in the environment:

Wind Solar Water

Reduces U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil Reduces the Damaging Effects to the

Atmosphere

Follows President Obama’s call to:

Weatherize One Million Homes Annually Help create five million new jobs by strategically

investing $150 billion over the next ten years to catalyze private efforts to build a clean energy future.

The UWUA/G Force Power Renewable Programs (Weatherization, Wind, Solar) will create approximately 2,000 job opportunities statewide for displaced, underemployed, underserved, minorities and older youth populations with an emphasis on the recruitment of women for non-traditional jobs over the next 6 to 36 months.

The Renewable Energy Industry is growing and will continue to grow over the next decade

The need for a well trained and qualified workforce is critical in order to meet the needs of our employer partner G Force Power!

US DOE estimates: Over 5.6 million homes have been

weatherized Saving 30.5 million Mbtu* of energy each

year

(*Million British Thermal Units)

For Weatherization alone the return of $2.69 for each dollar spent on the program, realized in energy benefits

Families whose homes have been weatherized are projected to save $358 on their first year's utility bills

This is only the beginning of cost savings that will be realized for U.S. households who weatherize and utilize alternative forms of renewable energy.

What is Weatherization? The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements, particularly

from sunlight, precipitation and wind. Modifying a building to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency.

What is Wind? Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity,

using wind turbines. Wind energy as a power source is favored by many environmentalists as an

alternative to fossil fuels, as it is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, and produces lower greenhouse gas emissions.

What is Solar? Solar power technologies provide electrical generation by means of heat engines or

photovoltaic. Once converted its uses are only limited by human ingenuity. A partial list of solar applications includes space heating & cooling through solar

architecture, potable water via distillation and disinfection, day lighting, hot water, thermal energy for cooking & high temperature process heat for industrial purposes.

UWUA , G-Force and the UWUA Power for America Training Trust have partnered with a number of Workforce Development One-Stop System and Community and Faith Based Organizations statewide to utilize existing infra-structure and coordinate outreach, recruitment and identified training components

Leveraging resources, including that of our employer partner G Force Power, to provide occupational specific skills training in Weatherization, Wind and Solar; supportive services and other resources in order to assist qualified participants become re-employed and employed in a growing sector of the economy.

Provide additional information and training for career ladder opportunities within the Utility Industry

Provide targeted recruitment and training of women for women only classes

Program will be rolled out statewide Will provide mobile units for occupational skills and

classroom training in designated rural areas Will provide life-long learning opportunities through a

career ladder approach Will incorporate, coordinate and utilize existing

Weatherization, Wind and Solar Programs currently provided through Workforce Areas, Community and Faith Based Organizations in an effort to avoid duplication of services

Administrative & Fiscal EntityUWUA – Power for America Training Trust (P4A)

Outreach & RecruitmentMichigan Works One-Stop System, Community and Faith-Based

Organizations, UWA P4A

Eligibility, Intake & AssessmentOne-Stops, CBO, FBO, UWUA P4A

Program OrientationsP4A, One-Stops, CBO, FBO

Job Placement AssistanceUWUA P4A, One-Stops, CBO, FBO

Occupational Skills Training and Industry Certifications – Weatherization Industry in Coordination with Other Weatherization Programs

UWUA – Power for America Training Trust

Case Management, Development of Individual Service Strategy, Background Check, Drug Test, Referral to Occupational Skills Training

One-Stops, CBO, FBO

Job Retention Services and Follow-upOne-Stops, CBO, FBO with assistance from P4A, G-Force

Occupational Skills Training and Industry Certifications – Weatherization, Wind & Solar in Coordination with Other Institutions & Agency Programs

UWUA – Power for America Training Trust, One-Stops, CBD, FBS, G-Force, Educational Institutions and other Agencies

P4A will provide the highest quality training in an ethical, respectful and responsive way that meets the needs of industry and the new global marketplace.

P4A’s goals are to: Create jobs and recreate careers Meet employer demand for a highly skilled workforce within the Utility and Renewable

Industry Sectors Promote safety in the workplace Meet training needs through a blend of classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training Effectively Collaborate with Community Colleges, Universities and Technical Institutes,

Workforce Development One-Stop System, Community and Faith Based Organizations Provide on-going skills upgrade training with clear career paths that promote life-long

learning Enrich lives, our communities and economic growth

P4A will provide all aspects of Weatherization , Wind and Solar Training in coordination with programs currently provided by other educational institutions, community based organizations and other agencies to avoid duplication of services.

P4A Training Trust provides participants with a broad-based education

Provides Diversity and Leadership Education Provides Safety Training and Promotes Safety in the

Workplace Promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics) Provides Occupational and Technical Skills Training Provides Customer Service and Effective Interaction and

Communication Training and Certification Provides Nationally Recognized Industry Certifications Promotes Life-long Learning through a Career Ladder

Approach

Taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors

Blended instruction of theory, hands-on and on-the-job training

Certificates and/or degree programs Course Completion Workshop Completion

Test Out Options For those individuals who have a considerable amount of field

experience in specified field

Program is 8 to 10 weeks. Training covers the following topics:

Weatherization Tactics Mobile Home Weatherization Diagnostic Approaches to

Weatherization Advanced Diagnostics Introduction to Residential Central Heat

Systems Combustion Analysis and Retrofit of

Gas-fired Heating Systems Combustion Analysis & Retrofit of Oil-

fired Heating Systems Duct Work Solutions Home Energy Auditing Closed Cavity Fill

Diagnosing and Solving Moisture Problems

Weatherization Crew Safety (OSHA) Construction Math Basic Carpentry Lead Abatement Asbestos Awareness & Removal Confined Space Basic Residential Electricity  Construction and Related Math In-Field Training: Power for

America’s Mobile Lab Home Energy Auditing Infra Red Technology Systems

Program is Apprenticeship to Journey-Level Program and covers the following topics:

Introduction to Wind Energy Math Refresher Math Boot Camp (if required) Computer Applications OSHA Safety Training Field Training & Operations Direct Current Electrical Theory Alternating Current Theory General Hydraulics Wind Turbine Mechanical

Systems

Electrical Motors & Generators Alternating Current Electrical

Theory Wind Turbine Site

Construction/Locate Basic Networking/Computer

Tech Power Generation &

Transmission Airfoils & Composite Repair Data Acquisition & Assessment

Program is Apprenticeship to Journey-Level Program and covers the following topics:

Introduction to Solar Industry Discovering the Power of a

Solar Photovoltaic System Photovoltaic Design &

Installation Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Design Advanced Photovoltaic - Design

Criteria & NEC Compliance Photovoltaic Lab

Adding Voltages in Series Circuits

Connecting a Load to a Circuit Connecting Loads in Series Connecting Loads in Parallel Determining Power Consumption Solar Water Pumping Solar Electricity for the

Developing World

Why Women Only? Classes are intended to provide women with a supportive learning atmosphere.

Many women have little hands-on electrical, carpentry or other mechanical experience and may be wary of attending a coed course with men who have grown up using power tools. Even women with hands-on experience already working in technical fields find it helpful and rewarding to network with other women who are interested in and/or working in renewable energy.

Classes in Weatherization, Wind and Solar are geared specifically towards women and taught by women. They will learn how to use photovoltaic technology to produce electricity from the sun through practical design and installation of PV systems; the technology to produce electricity from the wind through practical installation; and learn practical information on how to Audit and prepare a house or commercial business for weatherization.

Additional presentations will include Renewable Energy in developing countries; and Through Leadership Development and Diversity Training and discussions on issues

such as being a woman in a traditionally male field.

Must be able to pass an extensive background screening in compliance with Homeland Security Specifications

Motor Vehicle Record Criminal Credit Check Drug Screening

Professional Appearance Great Attitude!

UWUA and G FORCE Power will: Create new jobs Re-create and create careers for displaced workers,

under-employed, underserved, minorities and older youth populations with an emphasis on promoting women for non-traditional jobs

Educate and Promote Life-Long Learning through Career Paths

Promote Renewable Energy Reduce the Carbon Footprint Protect the Environment

For More Information Contact

Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIOPower for America Training Trust

D. Mike Langford, National President(248) 354-5608