Can training be provided in green construction and the use of sustainable building materials?
Yes, DOL encourages YouthBuild funds provided under this solicitation to be used to train youth in green construction skills that will prepare them for employment in green jobs and encourages the use of sustainable building materials in the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing. However, this green construction skills training must be part of a construction curriculum that leads to an industry-recognized credential. That is, if youth complete a green construction module that is either a stand-alone module or is part of a general construction curriculum, it cannot be counted as a credential for purposes of the credential attainment performance measure. It is similar to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training; both are important parts of an overall construction training program but do not represent an industry-recognized credential.
