NEHERS Mentorship Application


We are accepting applications  on a rolling basis for our Fall 2025 Mentorship Program. We will be accepting 14-20 candidates to receive training to become either a Rating Field Inspector (RFI), HERS Modeler or HERS Rater.*

Candidates applying for this program will participate in a comprehensive intake and needs assessment process, and if selected will receive comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship and case management, as well as, job placement support at no cost.

* Candidates who previously completed our RFI or HERS Modeler training will be given preference for mentored seats in our HERS Rater Training.

1. Are you a resident of MA? (This Mentorship Program is only available to MA residents)
Resident: *
2. Personal Information
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Address: *
 
City: *
State: *
Zip Code: *
County: *
Primary Email: *
Home Phone: *
Mobile Phone:
Work Phone:
Preferred Phone: *
3. Work Authorization
US Citizen: *
If not, are you authorized to work in the US? (This is a requirement for the program)
Authorized: *
4. Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle/your own transportation?
Drivers License: *
Do you have access to a vehicle/your own transportation?
Vehicle Access: *
RFIs and Raters spend a LOT of time driving to sites around the state, is your vehicle reliable?
Reliable: *
5. I want to take this training to become a:
Type: *
My goal is to find a Full-Time job placement in the HERS Industry *
Job Goal: *
6. What gender do you identify with?
Gender: *
Preferred Pronouns: Optional
7. What is your age?
Age: *
8. Demographics (self-disclosed)
Race: *
Mark all that apply
Other:
Ethnicity: *
Social Identities: *
Mark all that apply
Is English your first language?
English: *
Native Language: If not, what is your native language?
9. What is your household annual income level (all adult incomes combined)?
Household Income: *
How many people total are in your household (including children)?
Household Size: *
Do you want to apply for the income-eligible stipend? (If yes, additional information will be sent to you)
Stipend: *
Do you receive any public assistance benefits, housing vouchers, or childcare subsidies?
Public Assistance: *
If yes, please specify:
10. Related Experience: (Previous Experience is not required)
Related Experience:
Other:
11. Do you have OSHA certification?
OSHA Certification: *
12. Any Accommodations or Accessibility Requirements?
Accommodations:
13. Do you have a reliable computer and Wi-Fi to use for the online training? (This is a requirement of the program)
Reliable Computer: *
14. Training for and working in the HERS Industry can involve doing physically demanding work, do you have any concerns about performing physically demanding work?
Concerns: *
15. Educational Background
Do you have a high school diploma or GED? (This is a requirement of the program)
High School/GED: *
Post-Secondary Education Level
Education Level:
Other:
16. Current Employment Status
Employment Status: *
If studying or working:
What field are you studying or working in?
What is your current major or job title?
How many hours are you in school or at work each week?
What is your current hourly pay rate?
If unemployed:
How many weeks unemployed?
If your work situation doesn't fit into the above categories, please explain further:
17. How did you hear about the NEHERS Mentorship Program?
Hear About: *
Other:
Referred By:
18. Resume
Documentation: *
19. Essay Question
Show and Tell *: Please share something about an object or photo that is personally meaningful to you and upload a photo in the documents section below. (Max 500 words)
20. Professional or Educational References (Please be sure to include one current or former employer)
Reference #1 * Reference #2 Reference #3
21. The Program requires documentation of the following:
  • Valid MA Driver's License (for proof of age and MA state residency)
  • If NOT a US Citizen, please also upload your Authorization to Work in the US
  • OSHA Certification (if applicable)
  • Income Eligibility Documents (if applicable)
Please include a short description of each document. Only the following file types will be accepted: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .pdf.
Document 1:
Document 2:
Document 3:
Document 4:
22. Consent for NEHERS to use provided information on this application for evaluation, program-related, and grant reporting purposes to aid in the implementation of the Mentorship Program
Consent: *
23. Certify and attest that the information stated above is true and accurate.

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