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News and information for the students, parents, friends and community proudly served by: Since 1985 |
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| Looking ahead with Linda, Perspectives from our President | |
| San Diego County Youthbuild | |
| Money-$aving Programs offer Utility Bill Relief | |
| 7ways to cut your electric bill | |
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Looking Ahead with Linda - Perspectives from our President |
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On September 23rd the start of the new San Diego County Youthbuild
began with eager youth from our community. Comprehensive Training Systems
in Partnership with the San Diego Community Housing Corporation embarked on this
new venture that targets drop-out youth.
Youth in the program learn all phases of construction in this six month program. They gain knowledge in carpentry, electricity, roofing, masonry, plumbing, print reading, painting, drywall to name a few areas of learning. This is all conducted in a work simulated environment coupled with on-site work at SDCHCs' low-income affordable housing projects.
Not only do youth learn technical skills but they receive youth leadership training, work on community projects, learn to budget their monies through financial literacy workshops, they listen to industry quest speakers that inform them of the vast opportunities in the construction field.
Not only do these youth learn but also receive a stipend in training and minimum wages while at the worksite!!!! This not only enables youth to stay in the program for six months but gives them a work history that will translate into employment.
Here are some of the faces in the program actively working, leaning and developing their futures.
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If you are interested in enrolling into our next class please call us at
(619) 424-6650. Start your career opportunity today..
MEDICAL BASELINE ALLOWANCE: If you use an electric medical appliance for medical purposes, you may qualify for significant discounts from the utility.
LEVEL PAY PLAN: This payment plan offered by SDG&E uses an average cost of energy in calculating your monthly bill as way of curbing rate volatility.
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: Voucher programs are available for those who can not afford to pay their utility bills. Funds are limited. For more information, call MAAC Project at (619) 474-8737 (South County); 619 588-4323 (East County); or Campesinos Unidos (619) 239-1380; (Metro San Diego); or (760) 744-2155 (North County).
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2.Turn down the hot water: If your water heater is electric, you can save significantly by turning down the temperature and wrapping the heater in insulating material. 3..Use warm or cold, not hot, water when washing clothes: 80 percent of the energy used to wash clothes goes toward heating the water. 4.Check large appliances before leaving for vacation: Remove perishable food items in you refrigerator before leaving. Unplug your fridge or turn up the temperature before leaving for extended periods. Turn off your water heater and check where your refrigerator is located. If it's near your stove or other heat source, it will use more energy to keep the contents cold. 5.Set your A/C to at least 78 degrees, or higher, or use fans in place of air conditioning.
6.Have SDG&E perform an energy audit: If your appliances are getting old, it's time to take advantage of your right to an energy audit. Your ratepayer dollars provide funding to have an SDG&E representative come out to your home and perform an audit on your electrical appliances. 7. Get a Time-of-Use Meter: TOU meters let you save on energy rates if you use power outside off-peak demand times, which are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You are charged higher rates for "on-peak" hours when demand is high. If no one is in your home during the day, getting a TOU meter can save you money. |