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About Everblue
Everblue is the continuing education division of the International Academy of Design & Technology-Chicago (IADT Chicago). IADT Chicago is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). IADT Chicago’s continuing education division, Everblue, offers non-credit, short-term courses approved by ACICS. Everblue’s mission to build the Earth’s sustainable workforce supports IADT Chicago’s mission to provide educational programs that are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities in design and technology fields.
Everblue's proprietary curriculum, superior instruction, and the outstanding success of our students has earned us a reputation in our industry that is second to none. We specialize in providing intense green jobs training for federal, state and local government employees, as well as architects, engineers, property managers, facility managers, and general contractors.
Everblue is a Portfolio Education Provider for the U.S. Green Building Council, and the largest LEED/BPI training provider in the world, offering training in 94 cities nationwide and 7 international locations. Our curriculum, available for licensing, includes BPI Certification, RESNET HERS Rater, LEED Accredited Professional, Solar & Wind Professional, Carbon Accounting Manager, and more.
Our Thoughts
Everblue’s mission is to build the Earth’s sustainable workforce. We believe that the creation and education of a clean energy economy will promote energy security, increase our nation’s prosperity, and safeguard the health of our environment.
At Everblue, we strongly believe that everyone wins with sustainability. Owners benefit with comfort, health, and savings. The environment benefits with increased density, reduced sprawl, and decreased greenhouse gas emissions. Our nation benefits by reducing its dependence on foreign oil and its trade deficit.
Realizing the impact that our homes and buildings have upon the environment and our quality of life, Everblue is committed to helping you understand and build sustainably certified homes and buildings. Everblue is dedicated to improving U.S. energy security by reducing American dependence on foreign oil while simultaneously tackling the environmental, climate, security, and economic challenges of the 21st century.
Our Facts
- Everblue is a veteran-founded educational institution.
- Everblue is the world's premier LEED training firm.
- Everblue is the nation's largest BPI Certification training organization.
- Everblue is the largest USGBC Educational Portfolio Provider.
- Everblue's courses are approved by the American Institute of Architects.
- Everblue has proudly trained thousands of students from individuals to small business to the largest companies and government agencies.
- We offer courses in 94 cities nationwide and 7 countries internationally.
- Everblue courses are offered at prestigious colleges and universities worldwide.
Our Instructors
All of our instructors are LEED APs, BPI Certified, and are professional full time, experienced trainers and consultants. Our staff includes experienced LEED Project Administrators, BPI Building Analysts, BPI Accredited Professionals, NABCEP Certified Solar Installers, registered Architects, Professional Engineers, HERS Raters certified by Energy Star’s RESNET program, and LEED Accredited Professionals with a thorough understanding of green building practices and the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the respective design and certification processes. Our field specialists continuously undergo building science training to stay up to date with the most current industry standards.
| About our Instructors |
| 13 average years of experience in the contruction & green building fields |
| 77% hold a bachelor's degree |
| 16% hold a master's degree |
| 17% are female |
| 1 in 4 instructors were originally Everblue students |
| 25% are instructors who can cross-teach BPI, RESNET, Solar and LEED courses |
| 22 number of states represented by Everblue instructors |
| 10% are named John |
Our Staff
At Everblue, we believe in a strong company culture. We recognize and appreciate the unique idiosyncrasies of our employees, and, despite our differences, we do all have one thing in common: we all bleed BLUE. We all believe in Everblue's vision to make the Earth a more sustainable place, and we bring to the company the same drive, dedication, and spunk to not only achieve our goals but to foster an enjoyable work environment. Our company culture breeds the kind of loyalty and passion that makes a business successful. Each employee plays an integral role to the overall development of the company, and everyone wears multiple hats.
Everblue employees tend to have a wonderful blend of focus, authority, and responsibility, mixed with energy, humility, enthusiasm, and compassion. The success we instill in our students starts in the office. Our personalities help make Everblue a vibrant place to work!
| About our Staff |
| 100% have sat through at least one Everblue training course |
| 86% hold a bachelor's degree |
| 14% hold a master's degree |
| 1 in 4 are military veterans |
| 20% live within 1 mile of the office |
| 56% live within 5 miles of the office |
| 83% live within 10 miles of the office |
| 60% belong to the corporate gym membership program |
| 90% own dogs (many of which come to the office on a regular basis) |
| Most Common Universities Attended: United States Military Academy at West Point Elon University |
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Accreditation and Title IV
With Accreditation complete, now on towards Federal Student Aid?
Accreditation and Title IV
Hello and thank you for your question.
Everblue Training Institute does not qualify for federal student aid as we are a continuing education insitution. We do qualify for many other grants, to learn more see our Free Training page.
Thank you,
Bana
VA Benefits
Thank you for your question. We do have a limited ability to work with VA funding. Please call us directly so we can assist you better.
VA Benefits
May I use VA benefits to pay for the courses?
The Greening of America
It is great to hear about stories like yours, seeing a need and filling that need in a way that benefits everybody. I have read about the benefits of LEED certification before but it is great to hear that deserving American workers are getting trained and filling this niche.
"Green" Is The New Red, White & Blue!
I listened the "The Story" last night and was so inspired by your story that I wrote a post about it today:
http://bit.ly/36JzB6
I've listened to the entire piece about 3 times now.
Your story and company are inspiring!
NPR The Story
After hearing about Everblue on NPR's 'The Story' today, I was motivated to contact you - what an inspiring and enlightening story! Coming from a family with a long association with the US Army, including a cousin currently serving in Iraq, I'm especially tuned into positive stories involving our military.
Awesome Story and Company
John, Chris, your story totally rocked, as you clearly communicated your passion and dedication to life long public service through this interview. You re-energized me as I also share your dream to run a business that will really make a difference.
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