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Building AmericaThis newly formed consortium will continue VSBN's outstanding history of quality training and certification of residential and commercial building design, construction, and facility operations' professionals. In 2010, in line with the national emphasis on Green Job training, VSBN is offering Building Performance Institute (BPI) training and certification for residential energy auditors and contractors, as well as consumer workshops, and other training for the residential and commercial building industry. VSBN is also identifying a range of partners that will bring additional Green Building training opportunities into Virginia.

• Building Performance Institute Training. BPI Energy Analyst training events take place throughout the year. Click here for the latest event information, or contact us to be notified of future trainings.
The BPI Certification is a valuable business investment. Virginia announced in November 2009, their Energy Efficiency Rebate, which also includes energy audits performed by BPI certified auditors or HERS Raters. Visit the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy website at www.dmme.virginia.gov for more information, or find out more about Building Performance Institute at www.bpi.org.
• Other Training. Check the VSBN website for additional types of training events.
• Partners: Current partners include: ASTRACOR, Sustainable Design Consulting, and Virginia Home Performance.
Partners can benefit from joining VSBN's Green Building Training Consortium through: 1) assistance with marketing your training programs throughout Virginia; and 2) logistical support in organizing and carrying out your training programs.

Interested in a partnership with the Green Building Training Consortium? Contact VSBN at 703-486-2966 or email .

ASTRACOR: Green Jobs Training

ASTRA-Green training is part of ASTRACOR's Green Jobs Initiative in collaboration with Alexandria's JobLink. Training includes:

• Instruction in basic and applied building science
• Home energy auditing
• Remediation
• Culminates with both the BPI field and online exam
• Leading to BPI certification in the field of home energy auditing, retrofitting, and remediation.

ASTRACOR serves English and Spanish speaking residents.

Full Construction/Green Training Pre-Apprenticeship Program Services

• Phase I: (of 3 in series) Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• Phase II: (of 3 in series) Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• Phase III: (of 3 in series) Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• Phase IV: ASTRA-Green Training
• Phase V: ASTRA-Green BPI Training
• Phase VI: ASTRACOR Entrepreneurship Training
• ASTRACOR Custom Curriculum & Training

ASTRACOR is a Northern Virginia non-profit organization certified to train anyone who is interested in becoming part of the emerging "Green" careers. Its qualifications are recognized by many reputable companies such as the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training (BAT), Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VADPOR), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA as apprenticeable trades. This organization can impart skills necessary for "Green" fields, such as auditing as well as remediation and retrofitting preparation.

Visit ASTRACOR at http://www.astracor.org.

GBTCGBTC Events

Events Offered by GBTC Partner People Inc.


JULY 2010

July 12–16, 2010
BPI Building Analyst. Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.

July 13–15, 2010
HEP Introduction to HVAC Diagnostics. Abingdon, VA. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.

July 18–23, 2010
HERS Rater Training. Abingdon, VA. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.


AUGUST 2010

August 4–6, 2010
BPI Building Envelope. Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon. For more information: People Inc., Nick Safay, or 276-619-2254.
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