Our Services

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.

 
  • THE EDUCATION GAP

    The green economy is advancing at a rapid pace, with the exponential growth of renewable energy, energy efficiency, building standards, and an enhanced energy infrastructure over the last decade set to continue. The key to this transition is a qualified and skilled workforce, something many states are lacking, as evidenced by the recurring gap between growth in green jobs and a suitable talent pool available to prospective employers - that’s where we come in. Our team works to smooth the path for school graduates, job changers, and entrepreneurs to embrace the opportunities in the evolving energy economy through education, training, and certification opportunities.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    We offer a variety of relevant introductory and advanced certification courses and technical training opportunities appropriate for a range of students, including traditional high schools, technical and vocational schools, colleges and universities, and professionals, including instructors. Our courses and training sessions are available through a virtual or in-person format, and available in both English and Spanish to expand accessibility. Each course or training session is available individually by request, or can be taught as part of a customizable, comprehensive educational program.

    For instructors who are interested in incorporating this into their permanent curriculum, we are well equipped to offer train-the-trainer style sessions to get you certified, and provide you with the materials needed to certify your students for years to come.

    HOME PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION COURSES

    Building Performance Institute Building Science Principles Certificate

    Building Performance Institute Healthy Housing Principles Certificate

    Building Performance Institute Building Analyst-Technician Advanced Certification

    Building Performance Institute Infiltration & Duct Leakage Advanced Certification

    GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION COURSES

    Urban Green Council GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Certification

    U.S. Green Building Council Leader in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate Certification

    TECHNICAL TRAININGS

    Blower Door Testing & Weatherization

    Air Sealing & Insulation

    Duct Blaster & Sealing

    Heat Pump & Geothermal

    Introduction to Solar Energy

    Energy Efficient Lighting & Building Codes

    Basic Carpentry & Green Construction

    ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS

    Resume Writing & Interview Preparation

    Student Science Fair Introduction & Facilitation

  • Our team specializes in offering tailored curriculum design services. With a deep understanding of sustainability principles and educational needs, we collaborate closely with your institution to craft engaging and effective curricula. We are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of the curriculum aligns with your institution's unique goals, values, and audience, empowering your students with the knowledge and skills to become agents of positive change in a rapidly evolving world. Let us help you design a curriculum that inspires and equips the next generation of sustainability leaders. We offer:

    Custom curriculum & educational materials development

    Goal and value alignment

    Curriculum delivery

    Stakeholder engagement & facilitation

  • Through interactive workshops, training sessions, and ongoing support, we equip educators with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to inspire and engage your students in sustainability education. Partner with us to elevate your educators' skills and enhance their ability to cultivate sustainability-minded leaders of tomorrow.

    NATIONAL PROJECT WET WATER EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS

    Learn to facilitate knowledge and stewardship of water resources via classroom-ready teaching aids. Course length is 6 hours with no exam.

    PROJECT LEARNING TREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

    Learn to integrate environmental awareness, appreciation and skills into curriculum through teaching aids. Course length is 6 hours with no exam.

  • Navigating the concept of sustainability within your educational institution can be daunting, but we're here to make it simpler. Our team has long-standing expertise in program development and management, excelling at customizing frameworks to meet unique objectives. We monitor, evaluate, and adapt to challenges and opportunities along the way, while maintaining consistent oversight for sustainable, long-term function. From program design to implementation, our team ensures your program is socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. We are ready to help your team in the following areas:

    Program design consultation, implementation & management

    Stakeholder mapping & facilitation

    Budget evaluation & funding research

    Grant writing & donor relation development

    Sustainability assessment

    Monitoring, evaluation & reporting services

 

 

Our Projects

Hear success stories from a few of our partners and collaborators.

EFG is the near-indispensable implementing partner of the LIG project, including the U.S. embassy-sponsored LIG’s environmental & science learning lab. A subset of the LIG, the lab enrolled about 240 students from villages across Pleemu Clan, Todee District in 2021-2022.”

- Liberia Institute for Girls Todee

 
 
 

Case Study

Liberia Institute for Girls

 
 

Our Insights

Closing the Skills Gap: The Transformative Role of Apprenticeships in Today’s Workforce

As of November 2023, the labor landscape continues to reveal a compelling yet challenging scenario. The Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores a national surplus of 10.7 million available jobs, a staggering…

Equitable Green Workforce Development

Climate change is undeniably shaping the way we live our lives, from direct threats of extreme weather events and gradual climate processes, to indirect impacts on our economic, political, and social systems. In its advancement, the employment and broader economic sectors must adapt to an…

Registered Apprenticeship Resources in the Northeast USA, by State

The following resources are a collection of job banks, training programs, grant opportunities, hiring organizations and trades unions actively contributing to the growth of registered apprenticeship in the northeast USA.

GPRO Training for a Sustainable Future

In recent years, the green jobs industry has been growing rapidly in response to the climate crisis. Between 2015 and 2019 green jobs grew by 13.2% in New York, more than twice the rate of total job growth (6%). In 2002, the non-profit organization Urban Green Council was established with the …

 

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