Awards and Accolades

RichmondBUILD continues to win awards, be recognized by public officials, and garner positive press coverage for its innovative RichmondBUILD Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Skills & Solar Installation Training program.

2016

RichmondBUILD recognized at UC Berkeley's 7th annual Chancellor's Community Leaders Breakfast. See links to view media coverage.

2011

Gavin Newsom attends RichmondBUILD graduation ceremony for cohort 15. See links to view media coverage.

2010

The California Energy Commission highlights RichmondBUILD for its work and results in the field of green jobs.
EPA cites RichmondBUILD as success story.
RichmondBUILD and YouthBUILD students participate in the press conference held by Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman George Miller to highlight Contra Costa College's Hybrid Vehicle Training Program.
Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver, II, Democrat from Missouri, visited RichmondBUILD to glean innovative strategies to support his Green Impact Zone initiative for Kansas City, MO.
RichmondBUILD Selected As a Best Practice - The Ella Baker Center selected RichmondBUILD as a case study for green-collar jobs.

2009

semi-finalist for the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government award
Conservation Champion Award by Senator Barbara Boxer

2008

RichmondBUILD Program Receives 2008 FBI’s Director’s Community Leadership Award

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