MassGREEN Initiative Course Listings
The following courses were previously offered by the MassGREEN Initiative.
“So You Want to Start Your Own Weatherization Business?” (3-hour workshop)
Workshop Description:
The residential weatherization industry is expected to grow dramatically as utility programs and government incentives make it more affordable for homeowners to make their houses more energy efficient. Whether it is improving insulation, replacing old windows, or sealing foundations, there will be millions of dollars spent on weatherization over the coming years, and there is a strong need for more contractors to provide these services.
At first glance, this makes starting a weatherization business sound very attractive.
But there are many questions that should be considered before jumping into the weatherization business. For instance, what does “Weatherization” really mean? What skills, training and resources does it take to start and run your own weatherization contracting business in Massachusetts? What kind of equipment will you need to buy? How much does your initial investment need to be? What kind of work will you actually be doing, and what kind of training will you have to get in order to be successful? What licenses, certifications, and insurance are required?
Come hear about all these issues and others from industry professionals. These workshops are being sponsored by the MassGREEN Initiative and hosted by Community Colleges across the state to help you decide if this is really a business you can succeed in.
The opportunities in weatherization are here – come and decide if they are right for you.
Workshop Locations and Dates:
Springfield Technical Community College
Scibelli Enterprise Center
One Armory Square
Springfield, MA
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Click here to sign up.
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA
Saturday, January 30, 2010
9 a.m. to noon.
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Bristol Community College
Bristol, MA
Thursday January 21, 2010
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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North Shore Community College
Beverly, MA
Wednesday January 27, 2010
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Contact Dr. Judith Nast at (978) 236-1211 for more information.
Roxbury Community College
Rosbury, MA
Saturday February 6, 2010
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
Saturday, February 27, 2010
9 AM to Noon
Contact Denise Johns for more information
djohns@berkshirecc.edu
Bristol Community College – New Bedford Campus
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
6 PM to 9 PM
Contact John Long at john.long@bristolcc.edu
Mt. Wachusett Community College
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2 PM to 5 PM
Contact Alexandra Floratos at FloratosA@gcc.mass.edu
Click here to sign up.
Quinsigamond Community College
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
6 PM to 9 PM
Call Mary Knittle at 508.751.7900
Holyoke Community College
Friday, April 16, 2010
5 PM to 8 PM
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Contact Rachel Bishop-Cook at rbishopcook@hcc.edu
This workshop is canceled. Registration fees will be refunded. Thank you!
Middlesex Community College
Thursday, May 6, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Click here to sign up.