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Baltimore Green Jobs Academy
Offshore Wind Worker Safety Training Pilot
Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative (BGJWC) via its Baltimore Green Jobs Academy is seeking applicants for Cohort 2 of the Offshore Wind Worker Safety Training Pilot scheduled to launch after Labor Day 2024.
Adults (aged 25 and older) from overburdened, under-served and low-wealth communities are invited to participate in a 12-week training that will help them jumpstart a career pathway into the offshore wind and/or a related industries (i.e. maritime, electrical journeyman, GIS, transportation safety).
Applicants selected to participate in Cohort 2 will have the opportunity to earn the following certifications during the 12-week training:
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OSHA-10 hour
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HazWoper-40
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Ladder Safety
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Scaffolding
- MD Flagger Certification
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American Red Cross Basic Swim I
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American Red Cross First Aid - CPR & AED for Adults & Children
Graduates who secure a paid apprenticeship or entry-level job will have opportunities to take the following certifications:
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OSHA- 30 hour Supervisors
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative (BGJWC) reserves the right to refuse individuals/organizations access and/or entry to our services and/or programs if (1) it is deemed our services and/or programs are not the best fit for an individual/organization; and/or (2) an individual/organization exhibits overly aggressive, explosive and/or volatile behavior. If an individual/organization's application is denied or if an individual/organization is denied access/use of BGJWC's services, programs and/or training that individual/organization will receive information about other local services, programs and/or training that may be more appropriate.
