These programs are part of President Obama's Environmental & Construction jobs initiative, and the 13 week free training also provides FREE meals and transportation.

The training program provides over 8 licenses and certificates.

OAI, Inc. is currently recruiting for another cycle of the Minority Worker Training Program.OAI, Inc. has had a lot of recent success in placing graduates and out of work adults in full time employment in the weatherization, environmental remediation and construction fields.

Please review the documents in the group's files section and pass on to anyone able and interested.

Contact Person: Montgomery D. Proffit
Program Manager
OAI, Inc.
180 North Wabash
Suite # 400
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 528-3521

The Minority Worker Training Program is funded by Grant #5 U45 ES007850-12 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEH).

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, Level I (requires a D-2 or S-2 Journeyman's License) - The successful candidate has at least 5 years of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration experience that has involved the maintenance of large-volume air handling equipment and functional familiarity with building automation and automatic temperature control systems. In addition the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary to deliver outstanding customer service, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work independently and be responsible for trouble-shooting and corrections.

Plumber, Level I (requires a P-2 Journeyman's License, plus F-2, S-2 and Medical Gas Certification preferred) - The successful candidate has at least 5 years experience as a licensed plumber working in a commercial/institutional environment. Experience in a healthcare setting is definitely preferred. In addition the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary to deliver outstanding customer service, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work independently and be responsible for trouble-shooting and corrections.

Electrician, Level I (requires an E-2 Journeyman's License) - The successful candidate has at least 5 years experience as a licensed electrician working in a commercial/institutional environment. The candidate must have experience with motor and industrial controls, low-voltage tel-data, fire alarm, high-voltage/transformer distribution systems. In addition the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of skills necessary to deliver outstanding customer service, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work independently and be responsible for trouble-shooting and corrections.

Interested individuals should go on-line at the Hospital's website (ynhh.org) to formally apply for the job.