The “Green Academy of Training and Technology (GATT)” is unique to Building Hope Nevada. Programs are emerging as high-growth areas, yet there are few corporations who can implement such programs. Nevada has a strong footing and the natural resources to capitalize on this opportunity. Building Hope Nevada is positioned to take advantage, both in terms of creating educational/employment training programs and implementation of design, and installation of “green” energy programs.

The vision behind the Green Academy of Training and Technology was to create a knowledge and practical certification program for at-risk youth to learn about the benefits, design and implementation of alternative energy products. Partnering with for profits and other nonprofits, Building Hope Nevada has designed a curriculum for certification, that when completed will position these young adults to continue into a job readiness program or continue their education, with a focus on alternative energies.

Beyond a certification program, the GATT® program has been developed in collaboration with “end users” — contractors, information system designers, economic development authorities, manufacturers, higher education and organized labor as an accreditation in the industry of alternative energies. Simultaneously, Building Hope Nevada, and their for profit, higher-education and government partners are developing a long-term strategy to create a sustainable economy, centered around alternative energies and ‘green collar’ jobs.