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- +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.12.0\">\n<dt name=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\">Idea Submission for The People's Money:</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>Idea Submission – The People’s Money\nJetEx Mechanical LLC – Community Welding & Trades Training School\nIn Partnership with the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (CBEDC)\nSummary of the Idea\nJetEx Mechanical LLC, in partnership with the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (CBEDC), proposes launching a Community Welding & Trades Training School to bring affordable, accessible, hands-on technical training to underserved neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn and New York City.\nThis program will offer industry-recognized certifications in welding, pipefitting, mechanical systems, HVAC fundamentals, safety, and fabrication—creating direct pathways into high-demand, high-paying careers across the construction and energy sectors.\nReason for Submission / Why This Idea Matters\nNew York City is experiencing a critical skilled labor shortage, especially in welding, HVAC, piping, and mechanical trades. At the same time, many communities—particularly in Central Brooklyn—lack access to affordable, high-quality trade education.\nJetEx Mechanical LLC and CBEDC are united in tackling this problem through a community-centered trade school that removes financial, educational, and access barriers.\nResidents currently face:\nFew affordable trade programs in their neighborhoods\nLong travel times to reach training centers\nLimited exposure to welding and mechanical career paths\nBarriers to union apprenticeships\nLack of direct links to employment\nThis program directly addresses those challenges.\nCommunity Need & Impact\n1. A Direct Path to High-Paying Careers\nCertified welders and mechanical workers earn $35–$75 per hour, and employers across NYC are struggling to hire qualified talent.\n2. Community-Based Training Through CBEDC Partnership\nCBEDC has a long-standing mission of supporting:\nWorkforce development\nEconomic equity\nYouth empowerment\nCommunity revitalization\nTheir involvement ensures the training center is rooted in community needs and accessible to local residents.\n3. Hands-On Learning That Leads to Jobs\nStudents will receive real-world training in:\nWelding (SMAW, MIG, TIG)\nStructural and pipe welding\nHVAC and mechanical systems\nPipefitting and fabrication\nSafety and OSHA 10/30\nCBEDC will provide case management, career readiness, and wraparound services, while JetEx Mechanical provides technical training and job access.\n4. Priority to Underserved Populations\nThe program will intentionally serve:\nCentral Brooklyn youth\nVeterans\nAdults seeking new careers\nReturning citizens\nLow-income households\n5. Guaranteed Workforce Pipeline Through JetEx & CBEDC\nTogether, JetEx and CBEDC will provide:\nApprenticeship referrals\nJob placement with local contractors\nOpportunities on City, State, and Federal projects\nPathways into union trades and mechanical careers\nThis is not just training—it’s economic mobility.\nWhy JetEx + CBEDC Are the Right Partnership\nJetEx Mechanical LLC brings:\nOver 20 years of field experience\nExpertise in federal, state, and institutional construction\nWelding, piping, HVAC, and mechanical specialists\nA commitment to community hiring and inclusion\nCBEDC brings:\nProven success in workforce development\nDeep community trust and engagement\nAdministrative capacity and support services\nSpace, outreach, and long-term sustainability strategies\nTogether, they create a powerful, community-rooted training ecosystem.\nConclusion\nA JetEx–CBEDC Welding & Trades Training School will:\nEquip residents with real, marketable skills\nProvide certifications that lead to immediate employment\nBuild long-term economic pathways\nAddress the trades labor shortage\nStrengthen Central Brooklyn’s economic future\nThe People’s Money should support this idea because it provides life-changing skills, jobs, and opportunities for communities that need it most.</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\">What is the problem your idea aims to address?</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>Workforce </div></dd>\n<dt name=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\">Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply</dt>\n<dd id=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n<div alt=\"youth\">Youth (under 24)</div>\n<div alt=\"older-adults\">Older Adults (65 +)</div>\n<div alt=\"public-housing\">Public Housing Residents</div>\n<div alt=\"justice-impacted\">Justice Impacted People</div>\n<div alt=\"disabilities\">People with Disabilities</div>\n<div alt=\"lep\">Limited English Speakers</div>\n<div alt=\"immigrants-migrants\">Immigrants / Migrants</div>\n<div alt=\"veterans\">Veterans</div>\n<div alt=\"lgbtq-plus\">LGBTQIA+ People</div>\n<div alt=\"parents\">Parents</div>\n<div alt=\"unhoused\">Unhoused People</div>\n</dd>\n</dl></xml>"]
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