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A Guide To Becoming A LEED Green Associate

By Jessalyn Dingwell on February 8, 2010 15 Comments ASHRAE, ASHRAE energy performance requirements, CFC, Clean Edison, Climate Change, corporate social responsibility, energy efficiency, environment, environmental, Everblue, exam, exam prep, GBCI, global warming, green building, green building certification institute, green collar jobs, green economy, green education, Green Step, greenhouse gas emissions, iPhone, LEED, LEED Core Concepts & Strategies, Leed Fellow, LEED GA, leed green associate, LEED rating system, LEED-AP, LinkedIn, PPI, professional certification, professional credential, Prometric, sustainability, sustainable building, U.S. Green Building Council, USGBC, webinar

Looking for a way to transition your career into the new green economy? Need to boost your resume in a tough job market? Achieving the LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) credential allows you to market your knowledge of green building to potential employers. This first level of LEED professional credentialing is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, and to demonstrate basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.

Veterans LEED Exam Costs Reimbursed

By Jessalyn Dingwell on January 21, 2010 Comments Off on Veterans LEED Exam Costs Reimbursed energy efficiency, environment, environmental, GBCI, GI Bill, green building, Green Building Cerification Institute, green certifications, green collar jobs, green economy, green jobs, green prfessionals, LEED, Leed exam preparation, LEED exams, leed green associate, leed professional certifications, LEED-AP, Obama, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable building, U.S. Green Building Council, US Deptartment of Veterans Affairs, veterans, Washington

Veterans, eligible dependents, and reservists can seek up to $2,000 reimbursement for the cost of any LEED Professional Exams administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Those interested in applying and learning more about the program and related certification benefits should view the VA’s pamphlet on licenses and certifications.