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Richmond Muir Academy WIA
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Richmond Muir Academy WIA
360 South 27th Street, Richmond, CA 94804
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Rebecca Shubin
Lead Teacher
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Richmond Muir Academy WIA is a youth and community development program of RichmondWORKS that simultaneously addresses core issues in our community such as housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development.
Richmond Muir Academy WIA students alternate weeks between vocational education in construction and academic instruction. In six to twelve months, students have the opportunity to gain certification in facility maintenance, safety, carpentry, electrical and basic plumbing as well as a high school diploma or GED.
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| Construction projects in the community provide Richmond Muir Academy WIA students experience in painting, sheetrock, drywall, basic carpentry, pulling wires, updating sockets and switches as well as refurbishing bathrooms and kitchens. Students also participate in community service and beautification by building gardens and picking up trash.
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| Green Energy Training Services (GETS) and GETS Energy Service | Top of Page |
Richmond Muir Academy WIA students have the opportunity to learn solar installation and green job skills in the Green Energy Training Services program. The Green Energy Training Services (GETS) and GETS Energy Service programs were developed by Rising Sun Energy Center to prepare displaced construction workers and adults with barriers to employment for entry-level jobs leading to careers in the Energy Efficiency and Building Performance industries. GETS and GETS Energy Services are filling the need for the trained and experienced workforce necessary to help communities reach their energy use reduction goals. For many unemployed, under-employed and displaced workers, the GETS programs provide a crucial first step on the pathway towards a green career.
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Jay Leonhardy
Program Director
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Sal Vaca
Director
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