Civic Works, Inc.
Civic Works Baltimore Center for Green Careers (BCGC) has built a multi-tiered green career “pathway out of poverty” by training and placing Baltimore City residents in the brownfields remediation and residential energy-efficiency industries. During the five-week entry-level brownfields remediation training program, participants receive five industry-recognized certifications and conduct a hands-on practicum. The three-month, entry-level energy retrofit installer training program provides one month of classroom-based instruction and two months of on-the-job training through Civic Works’ social enterprise, known as EnergyReady. Graduates are placed into jobs earning $15.29 per hour.
Baltimore City Foundation
In support of 500 YouthWorks summer jobs for Baltimore City residents.
Strong City Baltimore
In support of the Adult Learning Center’s Intensive GED Preparation Program.
Vehicles for Change, Inc.
In support of providing car awards for low-income Baltimore residents for employment purposes.
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
In support of the Baltimore Workforce Funder Collaborative’s Workforce Outcomes Study.