Invest in Workforce & Infrastructure
Your investment in Louisiana Green Corps is an investment in the engine that keeps New Orleans running. We operate at the intersection of youth development, growing economic opportunity and infrastructure resilience.
Impact that Lasts
Every contribution strengthens our workforce and helps mitigate risks such as extreme heat and flooding. We prioritize measurable outcomes to ensure your investment creates real, lasting change.
Green Corps Training
Construction & Safety
Participants gain foundational construction skills and experience through classroom instruction and hands-on training projects that improve our community. Training includes industry-based certifications, the North American Building Trades Unions Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (NABTU MC3), and OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety.
Stormwater Management & Urban Forestry
New Orleans receives more than 60 inches of rain a year, and much of our drainage infrastructure is outdated, so managing stormwater effectively is vital. Stormwater management is a growing field, with more than 12,000 new job openings expected in the next five years. We prepare participants for careers in the stormwater industry through the Center for Watershed Protection's Clean Water Certificate (CWC), and train them in the construction, inspection, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
Weatherization & Energy Efficiency
Participants train with specialized experts in the field, including Knauf, the LSU AgCenter's LaHouse, and local building science specialists. Training covers the foundational concepts of home energy performance and efficiency, building envelopes, HVAC systems, indoor air quality and moisture control, and prepares participants to earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) certificate. Participants also visit the local Insulators union for a hands-on workshop and career exploration.
Solar Energy
Louisiana Green Corps partners with local solar company Solar Alternatives, community organizations Feed the Second Line and Together New Orleans, and local solar professionals and experts to offer career exploration, workshops, and hands-on experience in the solar industry.
Professional Development + Hands on Training
Building a Resilient Future
We are building the workforce New Orleans needs from within its own neighborhoods. Your support provides an essential foundation for participants and alumni, allowing them to focus on their career goals!