Education And Training

U.S. Department of Labor Announces $500 Million for 5 Grant Solicitations to Train Workers for Green Jobs

By Tracey de Morsella on July 10, 2009 1 Comment American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, economic growth, energy efficiency, Energy Training Partnership Grants, fund, grant, Green Capacity Building Grants, green industries, green jobs, Hilda L. Solis, Labor Department, labor exchange infrastructure, labor market information, Pathways Out of Poverty Grants, public workforce system, Recovery Act, renewable energy, State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants, State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants state workforce agencies, training

During a visit to Memphis last month, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced five grant competitions, totaling $500 million, to fund projects that prepare workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

“Emerging green jobs are creating opportunities for workers to enter careers that offer good wages and pathways to long term job growth and prosperity,” said Secretary Solis. “Workers receiving training through projects funded by these competitions will be at the forefront as our nation transforms the way we generate electricity, manufacture products and do business across a wide range of industries.”

Green Education and Training Update: Red Rocks Community College, Chatham University, and University of Denver Launch Green Education Programs

By Tracey de Morsella on July 9, 2009 Comments Off on Green Education and Training Update: Red Rocks Community College, Chatham University, and University of Denver Launch Green Education Programs Advanced Technological Education Program, Agricultural Production Systems, award, Bettendorf, Capstone Project. University of Denver, career, Center for the National Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy, Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, CO, CO. Chatham University, Colorado School of Mines, Denver, Eden Hall Farm, environment, environmental costs, food distribution, food production, food safety, grant, Green Collar Curriculum Programs, IA, Iowa, Jefferson County Schools, Jefferson County Workforce Center, Lakewood, Master of Arts in Food Studies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Science Foundation, NSF, of the food supply, Pennsylvania Center for Women Politics and Public Policy, Rachel Carson Institute, Red Rocks Community College, renewable energy, RRCC, School of Sustainability and the Environment, Shadyside, SSE, sustainability, Sustainability and Health, sustainability curriculum, Sustainability Minor, sustainability of communities, Sustaining a Green Collar Workforce, workforce

Red Rocks Community College has received at National Science Foundation grant for their green collar curriculum programs. Chatham University has formed The School of Sustainability and the Environment. University of Denver has announced a sustainability minor.

Internship Spotlight: Management Training Internship, Green Spaces – Denver, CO

By Tracey de Morsella on June 18, 2009 Comments Off on Internship Spotlight: Management Training Internship, Green Spaces – Denver, CO CO, Dawn Yukus, Denver, Green Entrepreneurs, green spaces, green start up, management training, New York City, social media outlets, start-up, work space

The intern will work directly with the Founder of Green Spaces to assist in business development and administration. This internship offers significant opportunity for growth. The internship is a management training position. The intern should have strong interpersonal, organizational, and marketing skills. The intern will be required to handle set-up administration of systems, marketing and outreach through social media outlets, web updates and also research and day to day space oversight and set up as we launch our Green Spaces Denver location.

Internship Spotlight: Environmental Policy and Advocacy Intern, Conservancy of Southwest Florida – Naples, FL

By Tracey de Morsella on June 16, 2009 Comments Off on Internship Spotlight: Environmental Policy and Advocacy Intern, Conservancy of Southwest Florida – Naples, FL Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Environmental Lands, FL, Governmental Relations Manager, internship, Naples, Water Policy

Assist Policy Department staff in researching environmental issues on a local, regional, state, or federal level, tracking environmental issues, assisting in daily administrative duties, as well as writing research summaries and policy position statements. Opportunities to plan and develop reports, conferences, and other activities related to community outreach on policy issues, as well as opportunities to participate in relevant meetings of the county and city governments regarding conservation issues of interest. Environmental Lands and Water Policy Interns are supervised by the Natural Resources Policy Manager and the Growth Management Intern is supervised by the Governmental Relations Manager.

Green Education and Training Update: UMassOnline,Macomb Community College, University of Wisconsin Extension, City University of Seattle Launched Green Education Programs

By Tracey de Morsella on June 9, 2009 Comments Off on Green Education and Training Update: UMassOnline,Macomb Community College, University of Wisconsin Extension, City University of Seattle Launched Green Education Programs and Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science, Energy Efficient Housing, Environmental Policy. Sustainable Building, Environmental Public Policy, Green Building and Indoor Environmental Quality, Green Building Professional Development Series, Greenlee Textron, Highland Community College, information systems, LEED certification, Logistics, Macomb Community Colleg, Maintenance Technology, Natural Resource Management, niversity of Massachusetts, Online Sustainability Management Degree, Renewable Energy and Electrical-Industrial Maintenance, Renewable Energy Certificate, solar energy, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Business Graduate Certificate, Sustainable Business MBA, sustainable business strategy. Environmental Studies, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Sites for Green Building. City University of Seattle, The Built Environment, Triple Bottom Line Accounting, UMassOnline, University of Wisconsin Extension, Wind Turbine Technician Associate of Applied Science degree, Wind Turbine Technician Training Center

UMassOnline has announced three new offerings in sustainable entrepreneurship, environmental public policy, and a green building professional development series. City University of Seattle launches a globally-focused sustainable business MBA. Macomb Community College has announced a renewable energy certificate. Highland Community College has completed a New Wind Turbine Technician Training Center. University of Wisconsin Extension has created an online sustainability management degree program. City University of Seattle Launches Globally-Focused Sustainable Business MBA –

Internship Spotlight: Department of Energy Corporate-Federal Career Intern Program

By Tracey de Morsella on June 8, 2009 1 Comment accounting, Albuquerque, Bachelors, biology, budget analysis, business administration, business management, chemistry, civil, computer engineering, computer science, contract managers, contracts, corporate training, D.C., Doctoral degree, DOE Career Intern Program, DOE Online Learning Center, economics, electrical, engineering, engineers, federal government, finance, information systems, information technology, internship, law, marketing, Masters, math, mechanical, National Nuclear Security Administration, NM, nuclear, Office of Environmental Management. Executive Order 13162, operations management, physical sciences, President Management Agenda, procurement, public administration, rotational assignments, scientific, scientist, security, social Sciences, statistics, technical, US Department of Energy Career Intern Program, veterans, Washington

US Department of Energy Career Intern Program is a 2-year career-entry and development program aimed at hiring entry-level employees into scientific, technical and business occupations in GS 5-9 grade levels within the Department of Energy. Participants receive: a comprehensive individual development plan with features acquiring job-related certifications, formal classroom and online training, and mentorship by renowned government leaders; rotational job assignments with opportunities to travel across the United States and possibly internationally; possible $5,000 to $7,000 Recruitment Signing Bonuses and up to $10,000 per year for student loan repayment; accelerated promotions and the opportunity to advance quickly within the organization and a comprehensive federal benefits package.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Selects 33 Community Leaders for Leadership Program

By Tracey de Morsella on June 5, 2009 1 Comment Anne Hayes, Aurora, Baca County, biofuels, Bob Churchwell, Boulder, Boulder Economic Council, Bruce Biggi, Burlington, Bye Energy, Christopher Smith, City of Greeley, City of Longmont, City of Montrose, clean energy, Colorado, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Commerce City, Cushman & Wakefield, David November, Debra Wilcox, Denver Office of Economic Development, Department of Energy, Economic, economy, Energy Execs, energy-efficient, Executive Energy Leadership program, Expansion & Attraction, Fort Collins, Frances Draper, Frank Phillips, Gary Estenson, Greg Severance, Habitat for Humanity, Irene Law, James Bosch, Jefferson Economic Council, Jim Benson, John Hall, Karen Benker, Kathleen Seelye, Keith Fife, Keystone & Breckenridge Resorts, Lafayette, Larimer County, Leadership Program, Lisa Nolder, Mark Udall, Matthew Appelbaum, Matthew Singleton, Mesa County, Michael Kirk, Michael Masciola, National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, NREL, Peter Dawson, Preston Gibson, Prologis, Pueblo County, Retention, Ricca Newmark Design, Robert FitzGerald, Scott Prestidge, Scott Randall, SEBREA, Sharon Barrett, solar;, Southeast Colorado Business, Stephen Hall, Steve Catanach, Superior, Susan Osborne, Tom Acre, transportation, Vail Resorts, Virgil Turner, Western TechSet, Westfield Company, Westminster, wind power

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently selected 33 Colorado community leaders to participate in its 2009 Executive Energy Leadership program (Energy Execs). The leadership program is focused on educating business and government leaders about clean energy solutions that can boost the local economy. The six-month leadership program gives executives from Colorado-based businesses, government entities, universities, and economic development and non-profit organizations an in-depth look at solar and wind power, biofuels and transportation, and energy efficient building technologies. Briefings by technology experts, research laboratory tours and visits to field applications are part of the monthly classroom experience.

First Team of Veteran Energy Efficiency Professionals Graduate From Veterans Green Jobs Academy and are Ready for Deployment Across the Country

By Tracey de Morsella on June 2, 2009 1 Comment American Council On Renewable Energy, Bill Ritter, CO, Colorado, Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, environmental education, Golden, graduation, green careers, HEAT, home energy auditing, Home Energy Auditor Training, military veterans, New Energy Economy, NREL, Veterans Green Jobs Academy, weatherization certification

The first team of veteran energy efficiency professionals will graduate from the Veterans Green Jobs Academy™ Home Energy Auditor Training (HEAT) Program today at a celebration event to be held at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. In his Commencement Address, the Honorable Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will congratulate the Veterans Green Jobs Academy participants on their dedication to moving our country toward energy independence through the pursuit of ‘green’ careers that will benefit all Americans.

The 13 Most Needed Licenses and Certifications in This New Green Economy

By Tracey de Morsella on May 21, 2009 Comments Off on The 13 Most Needed Licenses and Certifications in This New Green Economy carbon accounting, CCM, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Environmental Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Internal Recruiter, Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator, CIA, CIR, CISSP, CPA, CPE Certified Professional Estimator, CPEA, CWO, ECA, Electrician License, Enterprise Carbon Accounting, green economy, green jobs, green training, Hint Human Capitol, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, LEED-AP, PE, PHR, PLS, PMP, Professional Engineer, Professional in Human Resources, Professional Surveyor, Project Management Professional, Public Accountant, Stephen Hinton, stimulus

Stephen Hinton, of Hinton Human Capitol has compiled a list 12 licenses and certifications that he thinks will be in demand as the green initiatives in the stimulus start to be implemented and cleantech investments increase. See his list.