Resourceful Communities partner Green Opportunities (formerly Asheville GO) is a paid job training and placement program that helps to prepare unemployed or out-of-school young adults in and around Asheville for a living wage job in the rapidly expanding green economy
Kelvin Bonilla is one of many young men and women that has worked hard and benefitted from this program developed by Dan Leroy and DeWayne Barton.
During his senior year at Asheville High School, Kelvin was unsure about what he would be doing post-graduation. Lucky for him, the wise words of a teacher, who happen to be Dan Leroy’s wife, led him to the fantastic program that is GO.
“Asheville GO has 4 major training sectors,” explains Kelvin. “There is sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, weatherization, green construction and ecological restoration.”
Kelvin entered the weatherization program and has moved on to become part of the Go Energy Team, an apprenticeship program for GO graduates.
Looking back at his experience with the program, Kelvin describes his experience as being one of growth and awareness for environmental issues. Currently he is in the process of weatherizing both his and his mother’s home.
“I feel like I am prepared for any challenges that life has to offer me. I have people at Green Opportunities who are there to support me, to guide me and help me,” Kelvin says.
“I feel really blessed because I have this amazing job. But I don’t really want to call it a job. I don’t just clock in and out. I take Green Opportunities wherever I go with me.”
To learn more about Green Opportunities the Go Energy Team, click on the link below:
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