ARRA Could Benefit Wise California Contractors
July 1, 2009 - The California recipients of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) where announced by Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday. A total of $10 million dollars was handed-out to educational programs throughout the state in hopes of training the workers of tomorrow on clean technologies and green construction applications. This investment in the green economy is expected to promote a cleaner environment and economic growth for the state of California.
Many contractors will be taking advantage of these educational programs, poising themselves as candidates for the wave of state-incentivized green construction projects expected to take place in the next 2 to 3 years. Santa Clara contractors ought to be aware that Evergreen Community College received $937,873 for its program. San Mateo contractors should take advantage of the $936,429 their county received for green education. Also, among several other recipients, Merced contractors should take note of the $937,890 their county’s system received.
Contractors participating in the green education programs will have the opportunity to work alongside Habitat for Humanity, constructing energy-efficient homes for lower income families.
Josh Groves
President of jobtrio.com
“Where contractors and their clients meet.”
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