Contractors are required to enter each job opportunity in the SOMAH Job Training Portal and begin recruitment at least 30 days before installation begins. However, the contractor can choose to keep the job posting hidden and recruit trainees by other means (e.g., direct outreach to a job training organization or recruitment of tenants). 

There are no exceptions to the job training requirement. The SOMAH PA will help facilitate hiring eligible job trainees if needed.

Yes, existing employees can qualify as SOMAH job trainees so long as they meet the eligibility criteria. The individual must be either: Currently enrolled in an eligible job training program, recently graduated from an eligible job training program within 12 months of the installation start date or be a tenant whose primary residence is the SOMAH property.

If the two positions are the same (e.g., PV installer), then only one job posting can be entered in the Job Training Portal. If not the same, then two job postings should be entered.

Trainees are paid directly by contractors and not from SOMAH Program funds.

Contractors will receive Job Training Portal login information via email within three business days after attending the Contractor Eligibility Training webinar and submitting their contact information. Email questions to workforce@calsomah.org.

Contractors can post a public job opportunity, browse the resume bank, use the Directory of Eligible Job Training Organizations or use client recommendations and referrals.

The number of trainees and required work hours depends on the size of the installation. Refer to the Job Training Eligibility ebook.

The Job Trainee Intake Form can be submitted online or by email to workforce@calsomah.org. The form is available as a PDF in Appendix L of the SOMAH Program Handbook.