So if you're looking for a career, green is a great place to start. And if you live in the East Bay, Rising Sun Energy Center is the place to call.
Rising Sun runs FREE workforce development programs to develop energy
and water conservation skills. You don't need prior work experience
to join our programs, and English need not be your first language.
What we look for are enthusiasm, reliability and willingness to learn.
Our trainings are recognized by industry leaders and government bodies
in the Bay area.
If you are a youth looking to apply for a job with the California Youth Energy Services program, click here.
Are you prepared to move into a green career? GETS provides free classroom and hands-on training for entry-level jobs in energy efficiency and Building Performance. GETS graduates will also be prepared for basic work in building maintenance, construction, and related industries. Find out more about GETS.
GETS Eligibility requirements:
- 18 years old or older
- Resident of Richmond or Berkeley
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 8th grade reading, reading comprehension, writing, and math level
- Valid California Drivers License
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Low-income or unemployed
- Stable living situation
- Reliable transportation to and from training
- Expressed desire to enter the workforce upon completion of training
How to Apply to GETS
GETS is currently offered at Rising Sun Energy Center in Berkeley, and in Richmond in conjunction with the City of Richmond's RichmondBUILD construction trades training program. If you are a resident of Berkeley or Richmond, California, and would like to apply for GETS, contact Melvin Parham, GETS Case Manager, at (510) 665-1501 x19 or by email.
Rising Sun Energy Center is working with other communities and organizations to build partnerships and expand the availability of GETS training. Keep checking this page for regular updates on the expansion of the GETS program. In the meantime, you can begin preparing yourself for a promising career in the Building Performance industry by employing the following strategies. If you are a community college, workforce development or community-based organization, or city government interested in bringing GETS training to your area, contact Elena Foshay, GETS Program Director, at (510) 665-1501 x18 or by email.
Earn your BPI Building Analyst Certification
Through Rising Sun Energy Center
Rising Sun Energy Center is an approved BPI Testing Center. Through our Advanced Green Energy Training Services (GETS) program, we offer a comprehensive training curriculum that makes residential Building Performance theory, concepts, and auditing and retrofitting techniques easy to learn and understand. Our experienced instructor provides quality classroom and hands-on training, and offers individualized attention and support to each student as preparation for the BPI written and field exams. This course is offered to GETS graduates, and to anyone with experience working in construction, Building Performance, HVAC, or related fields.
Sign up for our upcoming Advanced GETS course to earn your BPI Building Analyst certification.
Course Schedule: May 6-June 7, 2013
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm
Course Location: 2033 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Course Fee: $1600
(Scholarships and tuition rebates available for those who qualify)
Participants are expected to attend all class days. Saturday classes will take place in field locations to be determined. Course participants are expected to assist with identification of test houses. Course fee includes use of all required tools and equipment, books, and testing fees.
To register, contact George Kopf, Training and Employment Manager, at 510-665-1501 x17 or kopf@risingsunenergy.org
A business and leadership skill-building program within our CYES program. Find out more about LIFT.
Interested in learning more? Contact Natesha Tabor, CYES Program Manager: by phone at (510) 665-1501 x15 or via email.
