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Pilot-Credits IPpc81:Green training for contractors, trades, operators and service workers

Is this strictly for non-profit organizations?

Having worked for a green building educational non-profit and now working for a green building educational (for-profit) company that also provides LEED administration and consulting.... I see many similarities in the work of both organizations -- including -- free educational resources, being good stewards of the community, etc. This pilot credit seems perfect for the current organization in which I'm working for.... with the only exception being classification as profit instead of not-for-profit. Any insight / advice on our potential application would be appreciated!

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Trista Brown
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WSP USA
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Mon, 01/26/2015 - 01:40

Hi Asa, the first requirement for the Green Building Training Program is that it "is developed and maintained by a not-for-profit organization...." (http://www.usgbc.org/node/2737915?view=resources), so I think for-profit orgs are out of luck here.
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Ellen Honigstock
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Urban Green Council
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Mon, 01/26/2015 - 02:28

Hi Asa and Trista, The non-profit requirement is only for the organization that develops the green building curriculum being taught. Any organization can apply for the pilot credit by delivering a qualifying curriculum. At the moment, the only qualifying program is GPRO (www.gpro.org), developed by Urban Green Council. I'd be happy tell you more about the program and connect you with a GPRO Delivery Partner if you like. Ellen 917-806-0331 eh@urbangreencouncil.org
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Trista Brown
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Mon, 01/26/2015 - 02:31

Thanks for chiming in Ellen!

Mon, 01/26/2015 - 21:01

Thanks. I will reach out, Ellen. I'll send an email and copy a person or two in our company. Appreciate the feedback~

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