Comments on: Green Jobs? Events?

Question: Green Jobs? Events?

paris2000 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:43:49 -0800

Looking for Events: So the stimulus package is getting out there. Does anyone know of any events (any where in the US) that are advocating for the money for green jobs? I want to get involved and am looking for some organizations to connect with that can help me get into green collar work. Any one have any connections, ideas or heard of anything? Are there any events to get the money to local businesses, communities for green jobs? Looking to get connected! I want to know how the recovery package can reach me at a local level and I can make something happen and get involved!

By: elmer benson

elmer benson — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:11:22 -0800

It might be helpful to know where you're located, so we can pass along information that's in your area.

Here in the Twin Cities, the H.I.R.E. Minnesota campaign is working to connect people of color to the green jobs movement. They've had several public events, and will have a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on the 20th of April.

By: paris2000

paris2000 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:37:40 -0800

thank you, that is exactly the type of events I am looking for!

By: FergieBelle

FergieBelle — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:49:25 -0800

Your local technical or community college will likely have training programs from dollars that are connected to green initiatives in areas like solar power, wind power, nuclear energy, etc. construction and maintenance.

MikeRoweWorks.com (yes, the Dirty Jobs guy) is a good site to connect with all types of trades. Many of the trades are re-tooling their workforce to train for green jobs. (Some people would argue that the trades have always been green, even before green was cool.)

By: gingerbeer

gingerbeer — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:14:21 -0800

The Ella Baker Center's Green-Collar Jobs Campaign. The California Green Stimulus Coalition.

By: gingerbeer

gingerbeer — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:01:38 -0800

Should have been my first link: Van Jones' Green for All. Look through the resources link for something close to you.