Achieve Green
Achieve Green is a Rising Stars program that creates avenues for young people to gain the skills and perspective needed to pursue a career within the green construction sector. Funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MASSCEC) Workforce Equity Grant, Achieve Green kicked off its mission in March 2023.
Through hands-on training and strategic partnerships, Achieve Green paves the way for equitable access to meaningful opportunities in the growing clean energy industry—the future of construction.
Career Pathways to Success
Achieve Green offers two distinct pathways for continued education and employment within the green construction sector.
IUPAT Apprenticeship Pathway
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Tracks: Glazing and Weatherization Technician
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Available to high school students in their senior year
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Supported by the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) local DC35 in New England, Finishing Trades Institution of New England and Browning the Green Space
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Career assessment and custom skill development plan by Julius Education
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Pre-apprenticeship training, stipends and guided transition coaching
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Access to a network of local union contractors for placement
HERS Energy Rater Pathway
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Strategic partnership with select Boston Community Colleges, Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS) and Browning the Green Space
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Career assessment and custom skill development plan by Julius Education
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Rating Field Inspector (RFI) training and access to RESNET HERS certification
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Mentorship network and local internship / job placement support
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Post-graduation transition coaching through final placement
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