Earlton Massenburg
From Van Dyke Houses, Brownsville
Graduate of Love Where You Live Corps Cohort 13, 2017
“One of the most important things I learned from GCF is to be more confident in myself… After GCF I plan to apply all the knowledge I learned along the journey and continue to help people” – Earlton Massenburg
Current Position: Apprentice at Local Union #3 IBEW
Local 3 IBEW is a labor union that represents electricians in the construction industry and employees of local utilities.
Achievements at Green City Force
- Gained certification as a Green Building Professional (GPRO) from U.S. Green Building Council
- Obtained 10 hour Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA 10) certification
Career Pathway After Green City Force
- Green City Force Social Enterprise – Ameresco Project, Energy Conservation Assistant, June 2017- February 2018;
- Through Green City Force’s partnership with Triangle Equities and Hollister Construction Services, Earlton was selected to participate in a special Green City Builders edition of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy, that granted him direct entry status which led to his Local 3 apprenticeship.
Earlton’s employment testimonial:
“I decided to apply for this {construction} training because I was interested in construction and wanted to absorb any knowledge that was offered. I entered the training hoping to become a basic laborer, but through the classes discovered how much I am interested in electricity. I heard about Local 3 and how I could be an apprentice in the training, so it was really my launching pad for joining the union.”
Earlton’s graduation testimonial:
“To me, Green City Force has been a good opportunity to work on myself and see what it is I want to do. Before GCF I was doing a lot of customer satisfaction work which I was not interested in at all. I chose to be a Corps Member because I felt it would be a good opportunity to learn about something I was interested in and also help the community. One of the most important things I learned from GCF is to be more confident in myself. I always was, but now it’s in a more professional setting. After GCF I plan to apply all the knowledge I learned along the journey and continue to help people if I can.”