Going Green: The Louisiana Green Corps @ the Alliance for Affordable Energy
The Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Louisiana Green Corps are training young adults how to rebuild New Orleans green, house by house.
Together with Arc of Greater New Orleans, the Old City Building Center, Mary Queen of Vietnam CDC, and the Sierra Club, LGC set out to help empower young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, by teaching them life skills, helping them develop strong and positive work ethics and all the while teaching them to be environmentally cautious and responsible.
The program teaches weatherization, energy efficiency improvement, and entry-level skills that will prepare participants for a future in the green-collar economy. At the end of the 14-week program, trainees are ready either for entry-level employment or an apprenticeship program.
The video below features members of the Corps’ first class.
The Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Louisiana Green Corps are training young adults how to rebuild New Orleans green, house by house.
