Greening Oregon: The State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) – Training Project

The Greening of Oregon’s Workforce project is developing local networks of training in green occupations within the state’s long standing energy sector strategy to guide economic growth. Training is underway and is preparing workers for occupations in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, including occupations that have long-term demand, offer the potential for high wage, career pathway jobs, and support local sourcing and innovation. One program partner, The Oregon Consortium/Oregon Workforce Alliance in partnership with 8 Oregon community colleges has completed the development of the one year Oregon Green Tech Certificate (OGTC). To learn more about the OGTC and other projects around the state and how to connect with the appropriate local Workforce Investment Board/SESP teams in your immediate area, please see the FAQ's below.

As of August 10, 2011 there were approximately 640 participants across Oregon in a variety of project-related green training programs.

The Project:

SESP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)  9/2010  (Including local project contacts) 

Greening Oregon: The State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) – Training Project Proposal 10/2009

The State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) - Overview PowerPoint 7/2010

State SESP Policy - CCWD 9/2010

Original Department of Labor Solicitation for Grant Application (SGA) 6/2009

Working Green:

Green Jobs Growth Plan 2011 to 2019: An Eight Year Map to A Green Economy in Oregon

Portland State Career Center  - Careers in Sustainability:  http://www.pdx.edu/careers/careers-in-sustainability

Greening of the World of Work: O*NET Project's Book of References: http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_files/GreenRef.pdf 

Sustainability - SESP training opportunities at Clackamas Community College

Is the Oregon Green Technician Certificate right for you?  Learn more about the program here

Information for Project Partners: 

ARRA HGEI Eligibility Guidelines and Source Documentation Protocol and the Eligibility Crosswalks of ARRA HGEI Guidelines and Source Documentation

ARRA HGEI Guidelines & Source Documentation: SESP (most common documents) Eligibility

ARRA High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) Performance Reporting Handbook

ARRA HGEI ETA-9153 Form

ARRA HGEI Data Collection Data Elements Specification List

Performance Reporting Glossary and Guide for ARRA High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) Grantees

ARRA High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) Quarterly Progress Reporting, 2010 OMB 1205-0478

Department of Labor PowerPoint - Quarterly Performance Reporting (QNR): Reporting on the Participant Lifecycle, the ETA-9153 and the RAD

A RAD Route 101 PowerPoint Presentation 8/2011

HGEI Index of Technical Assistance Materials: 5/2011 

DOL/ETA: Policy Clarification on Paid Work Experience and Internships: 7/2011 

SESP Selective Service Policy Update: 7/2011