WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM

Engaging the Workforce System at All Levels

Contractor development
Registered apprenticeship programs
Workforce development administration
Skilled trades and clean energy training
Energy efficiency and weatherization training

Upcoming

CREED-HRVA Project

We are excited for you to join us for the CREED-HRVA Training in Norfolk.

This training has three parts:

October 20-21: BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Training
October 22-23: OSHA10 and NFPA70e Certifications
October 26-30: NABCEP PV (Solar) Associate Exam
The training sessions will be held at: Centura College, 7020 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23518

Now Enrolling

Trades Workforce Development Program

Explore funding opportunities to grow & sustain your workforce within the skilled trade industries! Funds available will support activities listed below:

On-the-job training programs
Registered apprenticeship programs
Contractor development support

Award

VACE Leadership Award

The Virginia Alliance for Clean Energy makes an annual award recognizing an individual or organization for significant contributions advancing renewable energy in Virginia. Nomination Criteria: A qualified nominee should exemplify one or more of the following contributions to renewable energy in Virginia:

Annual award for clean energy leadership in Virginia.
Honors innovation, education, policy, and project impact.
Open to individuals and organizations.
Encourages diverse and underrepresented nominees.

Now Enrolling

HRWC Program

Employer Apprenticeship Initiative with FLIPP Inc in partnership with Hampton Roads Apprenticeship Hub (HRWC)

Become a Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor and strengthen your workforce
Access customized training and build a pipeline of highly skilled employees
Support careers in Weatherization, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Electrical, and HVAC
Improve productivity, increase employee retention, and invest in long-term business growth with a proven workforce development solution

Successful Cohorts

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About FLIPP Inc

Our mission is to create an inclusive workforce that reduces employment barriers for justice-impacted individuals, veterans, BIPOC, women, and youth. We connect people to training, industry credentials, and on-site experience that lead to real careers. Renewable energy and entrepreneurship are a core part of that work, but our programs reach across the wider workforce system. Every program is built to open opportunity, strengthen communities, and help people earn long-term stability.

Meet the Founders

The People Behind the Mission

Ms. Raye Elliott

Co-Founder & Executive Director

A service-connected disabled Army veteran dedicated to creating green job pathways for justice-impacted individuals and transitioning veterans.

AJ McDonald

Co-Founder & CFO

AJ McDonald brings strategic financial leadership that keeps FLIPP Inc’s workforce programs sustainable and growing across multiple trades.

Your Pathway Starts Here

FLIPP Inc works with three core audiences, each with a clear, dedicated path.

Individuals

To support our mission of workforce equity and renewable energy advancements, we provide the following program and career pathways for individuals:

Employers

We work with employers in multiple ways, such as connecting you with skilled, job-ready graduates, hosting internships, or exploring apprenticeship opportunities.

Funders & Donors

Your investment directly funds training, support services, and career placement for people who face the highest barriers to employment.

Current Programs

Programs and Services

Hands-on, employer-partnered programs that lead directly to jobs in renewable energy and skilled trades.

CREED-RVA Core +NABCEP PV Associate Training

CREED-RVA (Climate Resilient Energy Education for the Disadvantaged – Richmond, VA) will offer a two-week intensive training program for renewable energy certifications in the city of Richmond..

FACER Project

The project focuses on unemployed and underemployed residents Central Virginia including: Albemarle County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Fluvanna County, Lunenburg County, Nottoway County, Prince Edward County and the Cities of Charlottesville and Lynchburg.

25 Slots Available For The FLIPP Inc Accelerated Clean Energy Reentry (FACER) Project Paid Internship.

"Because Building People, Builds Communities"

Ms. Raye Elliott, is a service-connected disabled veteran with an extensive background in federal, state & city government contracting venues as both a former senior contracting official and former technology/construction contractor.

Ms. Raye Elliott, Executive Director and Co-Founder

Reviews

“The FACER program didn’t just give me a job, they also gave me a career path I never knew existed. The help and support I got during training made all the difference.”

“Our foundation has funded five cohorts. The outcome data FLIPP provides is some of the most transparent reporting we’ve seen from any nonprofit partner.”