SEAGO is a national demonstration site for building a “green” workforce. Eligible applicants to the program will receive training leading to certification in one of the target industries and job placement. Training may consist of technical courses, hands-on instruction, or college classes, depending on the best match for the participant.
Opportunities and Benefits
SEAGO, working with local partners, offers participants:
- Job readiness and pre-employment support services;
- Employment in weatherization, green building, solar or wind energy;
- Classroom and on-the-job training in HVAC, building performance, materials reuse, solar and wind;
- Green career pathways with industry standard professional development and certifications; and
- Portable, nationally recognized, DOL Registered Apprenticeships.
SEAGO Pathways is working with the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), ICF Macro and Monster Worldwide, on a Pathways Out of Poverty grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Through this award, four regions in Texas, Arizona and Ohio are receiving funding to ensure workers are prepared for future careers in environmentally sustainable industries.
Our Partners in Education
Cochise Community College – Community College- Green Building Certification- Center for Lifelong Learning.
Building Performance Institute – Nationally recognized credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit and eatherization professionals, we recognize that knowledge and skills are prerequisites for successful work.
Foundations for Senior Living – Providing Training in Building Weatherization & Energy Efficiency.
Cochise County Workforce Development – Job/Basic Skills Training, Program for Vets, Job Seeker‘s Workshops, One Stop Shop, Client Referral.
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