Urban Green partners with other nonprofits, trade unions, contractors, industry associations, governments and educational institutions to deliver GPRO training in the U.S. and Canada. GPRO Delivery Partners are selected based on their ability to:

  • Identify and connect with public and private employers, associations, educational institutions, and trade groups who would benefit from GPRO training;

  • Market and sell GPRO within their service area;

  • Reach agreed-upon marketing and sales targets;

  • Recruit and oversee highly qualified GPRO instructors and proctors;

  • Understand and comply with all Urban Green policies and procedures related to GPRO training.

Interested in becoming a partner? Please complete our GPRO Delivery Partner Application Form.

GPRO Delivery Partners Include:

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Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations, including USGBC Chapters and workforce development groups, share a commitment to delivering education to their communities. Nonprofits know their local industry networks and are able to connect their constituents to GPRO, filling a critical training gap.

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Unions
GPRO was developed in collaboration with leading associations representing trades and contractors, including international trade unions, to ensure that industry needs are met. Among the unions who partner with GPRO are the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers.

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Educational Institutions
Since its inception, GPRO has been integrated into the curriculum of educational institutions and workforce development organizations throughout the country. GPRO rounds out existing program offerings and expands students’ knowledge base to include in-demand high-performance building skills.

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Employers and Associations
Urban Green Council works with organizations to deliver GPRO to a range of employees and members. GPRO has trained with over 30 top construction and real estate firms throughout the country, including Boston Properties, Cushman & Wakefield, Lendlease, The Related Companies, Skanska, Turner Construction Company and Vornado Realty Trust. We also partner with associations such as the Real Estate Board of New York to bring GPRO to member organizations.