Louisiana Green Corps

What Louisiana Green Corps does

Louisiana Green Corps (LAGC) is a New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in May 2008 and registered as an independent entity in 2010 after spinning off from the Arc of Greater New Orleans. It operates the Construction and Conservation Corps (CCC), a 16-week, full-time workforce training program for adults ages 18-35 that delivers paid classroom and field-based instruction (50%+ time in field) in construction, green infrastructure and stormwater management, urban forestry, solar installation, energy efficiency and weatherization, and coastal restoration. Participants earn nationally recognized certifications including NABTU MC3, OSHA 10, and Forklift Operation, and the program reports 100% certification attainment, 91% job placement, and 86% six-month retention among graduates.

The program's underlying technology is a curriculum architecture that integrates trade-union-aligned credentialing (NABTU MC3) with municipal compliance frameworks (EPA, LDEQ, OSHA 10) and specialized green infrastructure competencies (french drains, bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavers). Training is delivered in partnership with municipal agencies (Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, New Orleans Office of Resilience and Sustainability, New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways), conservation organizations (Common Ground Relief, Groundwork New Orleans, WaterWise Gulf South), and private employers (Solar Alternatives, Reliable Foundation, Diversified Energy). Participants also receive professional development, soft-skills coaching, financial literacy support, and job placement assistance through a dedicated Career and Employment Specialist.

LAGC is funded entirely through grants and donations as a free participant program, with no tuition or fee revenue. Revenue streams include foundation grants (JPMorgan Chase, Kresge Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Tierra Foundation), government funding (City of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish), corporate sponsorships (Entergy, Hancock Whitney, United Way), individual donations via PayPal, and earn-and-learn stipends sourced through workforce development programs such as YouthWorks. The go-to-market motion is community-led: recruitment occurs through community centers, residential outreach, information sessions, and partnerships with community-based organizations, while graduate placement runs through a curated employer partner network spanning construction, utilities, infrastructure, and staffing.

Name

Louisiana Green Corps

Legal name

Louisiana Green Corps

Website

https://lagreencorps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Louisiana Green Corps is a New Orleans 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2008, that runs a 16-week Construction and Conservation Corps workforce training program for adults ages 18-35, delivering paid field training, industry certifications, and job placement in construction and green infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Workforce training
• Green infrastructure
• Conservation corps
• Construction training
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Government Grants: LA Green Corps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying on grants and donations from foundations (JPMorgan Chase, Kresge Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation) and government entities (Jefferson Parish, City of New Orleans, United Way). Became registered nonprofit in 2010.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Accepts individual donations via PayPal and mailing checks. Corporate sponsors can become sponsors through sponsorship forms. Current employer partners include Solar Alternatives, Reliable Foundation, and others.
3. Earn & Learn Training Stipends: Participants receive weekly training stipends while in the program, funded through workforce development programs and partnerships with organizations like YouthWorks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Louisiana Green Corps operates a 16-week full-time Construction and Conservation Corps (CCC) workforce training program for adults ages 18-35 in the Greater New Orleans area. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on field experience (at least 50% field time) in construction, green infrastructure, stormwater management, urban forestry, solar installation, energy efficiency, and coastal restoration. Participants earn industry-recognized certifications (NABTU MC3, OSHA 10, Forklift Operation) and receive paid weekly training stipends, career coaching, employment placement, and supportive services.

Product overview

Louisiana Green Corps operates as a single unified workforce training organization, with its core offering being the Construction and Conservation Corps (CCC) Program—a 16-week intensive training program. This program encompasses multiple specialized training tracks: Construction, Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, Urban Forestry, Solar Energy Installation, Energy Efficiency/Weatherization, and Coastal Restoration. The organization also provides professional development services including certifications (NABTU MC3, OSHA 10, Forklift Operation), career coaching, employment placement, and supportive services. An additional component is the online member profile system for participant management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction and Conservation Corps (CCC) Program A 16-week full-time workforce training program equipping adults ages 18-35 in the Greater New Orleans area with technical skills, industry-recognized credentials (NABTU MC3, OSHA 10, Forklift Operation), paid field experience, career coaching, and employment placement across construction, green infrastructure, stormwater management, urban forestry, solar installation, energy efficiency, and coastal restoration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates earned at least one nationally-recognized certification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Solar AlternativescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal solar company partner providing career exploration, workshops, and hands-on experience in solar energy installation for LAGC participants.
• Reliable FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsistent internship and employer partner, working with Green Corps participants and graduates. Co-owned by former Green Corps Instructor Matthew Smith.
• Reliable Sheet MetalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner providing internship and employment opportunities for LAGC graduates.
• City Park New OrleanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in urban forestry projects including tree planting and maintenance, brush and path clearing.
• MastodontecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in stormwater management systems training and implementation in the Greater New Orleans and Gulf South region.
• Diversified EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner in energy efficiency and weatherization. Formerly employed LAGC graduates as Crew Leads managing installation teams.
• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner for affordable housing construction projects and employment of LAGC graduates.
• WaterWise Gulf SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in stormwater management education and installation of mitigation techniques.
• Groundwork New OrleanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in stormwater systems and urban environmental restoration projects.
• Sewerage & Water Board of New OrleanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for stormwater management training and city drainage projects.
• New Orleans Office of Resilience and SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for resilience and sustainability initiatives including green infrastructure.
• Rebuilding Together New OrleanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for affordable housing construction projects in the community.
• Common Ground ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in coastal restoration through bald cypress and native plantings, and carbon wetland monitoring. Named Corps Network Project of the Year finalist.
• Corps NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing conservation corps. LAGC is a member and was named finalist for Project of the Year in 2023.
• Lafitte GreenwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for urban forestry including invasive species removal and tree planting.
• New Orleans Department of Parks and ParkwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for urban forestry and tree planting supporting the 40,000 trees by 2030 commitment.
• ToolbanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTool lending organization providing equipment for LAGC training projects.
• Together NOLAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in solar energy career exploration and community projects.
• Feed the Second LinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in solar energy initiatives and community support.
• Urban ConservancysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in urban conservation efforts.
• InframarksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInfrastructure management company as employer partner for graduates.
• Frontline Concrete SolutionssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner and co-owned by former LAGC instructor Matthew Smith.
• AeroteksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing agency as employer partner for graduates.
• Associated TerminalssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner for LAGC graduates.
• Marquette TransportationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation company as employer partner.
• City of New OrleansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government providing funding and project partnerships for workforce and resilience initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Civic Works: Civic Works is Baltimore's community-based workforce development organization that operates a Conservation Corps program training young adults in construction, urban agriculture, and green infrastructure. It is the most direct functional peer to Louisiana Green Corps, sharing the earn-and-learn model, certifications (OSHA 10), and municipal project partnerships in another post-disaster coastal city.
• Groundwork USA: Groundwork USA is the national federation of local Groundwork trusts conducting youth workforce training in environmental restoration, brownfield remediation, and green infrastructure. Louisiana Green Corps is referenced as a Groundwork New Orleans partner and operates a near-identical model to Groundwork affiliates in cities like Hartford, Jacksonville, and Cincinnati.
• YouthBuild USA: YouthBuild USA is a national network of programs providing disadvantaged young adults with construction skills training and leadership development, with strong placement outcomes. LAGC shares the same target demographic (opportunity youth), construction-skills focus, and credentialing model (pre-apprenticeship certifications).
• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project): SBP is a New Orleans-based nonprofit that rebuilds homes for disaster-affected families and operates a workforce training program employing program graduates. LAGC lists SBP as a core partner for affordable housing construction projects and shares SBP's post-disaster recovery mission in the Gulf South.

Broad incumbents

• Job Corps: Job Corps is a federal residential workforce training program for low-income youth offering construction, solar, and facilities maintenance credentials nationally. LAGC's Career and Employment Specialist Tracy Landry previously worked at New Orleans Job Corps. Job Corps is the broad incumbent in entry-level construction trades training, with much larger scale and federal funding.
• The Corps Network: The Corps Network is the national membership organization representing over 130 conservation and youth service corps across the U.S. Louisiana Green Corps is a member, and The Corps Network is the umbrella industry body providing federal advocacy, training standards, and AmeriCorps funding access for the entire conservation corps sector including LAGC.
• Habitat for Humanity (workforce programs): Habitat for Humanity operates a national network of affordable housing construction programs, and its local affiliates engage in workforce training partnerships with organizations including LAGC. It shares the construction-skills training mission but at vastly larger scale and as part of a broader housing mission.

Emerging players

• Year Up: Year Up is a national workforce development program providing six-month training to young adults for corporate careers, primarily in IT and business. It shares the model of intensive full-time training with stipends, employer partnerships, and high placement rates, but targets white-collar occupations rather than skilled trades.
• Per Scholas: Per Scholas is a national nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training and career placement to adults from underserved communities. It is comparable in the earn-and-learn/stipend-supported intensive cohort model, though it focuses on tech rather than skilled trades.

Others

• Apprenticeship NC / ApprenticeshipUSA-aligned programs: ApprenticeshipUSA is the federal initiative coordinating registered apprenticeship across industries, including construction trades which align with LAGC's NABTU MC3 curriculum. While not a direct competitor, these federally registered apprenticeship pathways represent an adjacent ecosystem that LAGC pre-apprenticeship graduates commonly feed into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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