1. Presented by Jon Phelps LACAP – Weatherization Training Center Trainer Development

2. LACAP Trainer Development 1 Short-Term and Long-Term Solutions Planning to Meet Expectations Training Modules and Training Curriculum Cooperative Management

3. LACAP Trainer Development 2 Short-Term Solutions: Elliott Management – Contract Trainers National Trainers In-House Weatherization Supervisor Long-Term Solutions: Further Development of Staff Hire Additional Staff Contract Trainers – LSU, EMC National Trainers

4. LACAP Trainer Development 3 Planning To Meet Expectations 1. Classes every week except Holidays 2. Cater to new & existing Crewmembers & Contractors 3. Add Required Courses 4. Complete Training Center - Classroom, Demos & Hands-On 5. Field Training Units 6. Train the Trainer 7. Certifications – National Core Standards

5. LACAP Trainer Development 4 Training Modules Training Curriculum & Trainer Guides

6. LACAP Trainer Development 5 Cooperative Management “Buy-In” at All Levels - Trainers - Local Agencies - Trainees

7. LACAP Trainer Development 6 What We Did - Hired EMC - Completed Training Center - Developed Curriculum for Louisiana’s Climate - Hired Three Additional Staff Trainers; different skill sets development time Contracted with LSU - EPA Will Always Need the Anthony Coxes of the World

8. LACAP Trainer Development Results Have Trained Approximately 150 Agency Crewmembers and Contractors to Date Have Logged Over 4,200 Training Hours Three New Staff Trainers Circuit Riders & Field Trainers 7

9. LACAP Trainer Development 8 www.lacapinc.org Jon Phelps (225) 298-3323 jphelps@lacapmail.org www.lacapinc.org