Kansas Department of Commerce to host Kansas Wind Supply Chain Workshop

The Kansas Department of Commerce will host the second Kansas Wind Supply Chain Workshop on Jan. 14 from 1?5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. The workshop will provide manufacturers an orientation to the supply chain needs of the wind energy industry. Topics include: the basics of wind energy systems; quality standards required by OEMs; challenges involved in transitioning to the wind energy supply chain; and overall growth trends in the wind industry. The workshop is open to all Kansas manufacturers interested in entering the wind supply chain, including those that operate a foundry, forge, machine shop or fabricating plant, or for those that operate a factory that produces power electronics, control systems, hydraulics, fasteners, brakes, blades, nacelles or supplemental equipment for the wind industry such as ladders, elevators, hoists, fire suppression, lighting or meteorological equipment. Registration is $45 per person.

Green Jobs Training for Veterans

Thanks to millions of dollars in grants, many veterans will have a chance to compete in the growing renewable energy industry.

Building Green Skills in California

California Unions are building cleaner and smarter using Green Technology by investing in the future.

Los Angeles Partnership for Construction Careers

The Office of Apprenticeship is highlighting a unique collaboration called “The Los Angeles Partnership for Construction Careers”. This Partnership has developed an economic development model that leverages existing funds (in economic depressed areas) to drive social equity goals, and meet training needs for skilled workers who will perform new green jobs.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Webinar for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Green For All's Capital Access Program (CAP) is pleased to announce the release of its premiere publication – "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Guide for Small Businesses and Nonprofits." This guide is intended to educate and direct businesses and nonprofits on opportunities to access funding and support from the Recovery Act. We will be hosting a webinar on September 9, 2009 at 4pm EDT. The webinar is being co-hosted by Tides Center, AEO and Green America. Our goal is to highlight emerging opportunities to leverage stimulus dollars, and to offer examples of best practices from across the country. Please note that by signing up for this webinar, you are also indicating your preference to receive periodic updates on CAP and its work. If at any point you do not wish to receive these updates, you will always have the ability to opt-out.

HUD Announces Three NOFAs

HUD has announced the availability of application information, submission deadlines, funding criteria, and other requirements for the • FY2009 Green and Healthy Homes Technical Studies Program NOFA ($2.4 million) • FY 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program ($6 million) • FY2009 Lead Hazard Control Capacity Building Grant Program NOFA ($1.7 million)

AFL-CIO Convention Tackles Green Jobs

Sempra Explodes As California’s Largest Solar Energy Generator

This intensive eight-week course includes four weeks in pre- apprenticeship construction training, and two weeks on the theory and practical installation of solar, thermal and wind energy technologies. Another two weeks are spent on job ...

Newest Professions, Growing Salaries

Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs, Yahoo! HotJobs writes about the newest jobs. He states, "The latest directory of job titles from Occupational Information Network (O*Net) features a variety of new entries that many people have never heard before. Some of these jobs -- at least the duties -- have been around in some form for a while. What's new is a "professional pathway" for these careers, according to employment expert and author Laurence Shatkin. "O*Net officially recognizes job titles once there is a critical mass of workers in those jobs and a clear road map for attaining the positions."

Apollo Alliance Applauds Portland Community Workforce Agreement

The community workforce agreement reflects a strong partnership between union apprenticeships, community-based pre- apprenticeship programs , contractors and organizations representing people of color and low-income communities. ...

U.S. Labor Department awards cooperative agreement to establish national technical assistance center for employers on people with disabilities

The Department of Labor`s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has awarded a cooperative agreement to Cornell University`s Employment and Disability Institute, School of Industrial and Labor Relations in Ithaca, N.Y., to establish a national technical assistance center for employers on employment of people with disabilities. The purpose of the center will be to conduct innovative research, assist ODEP in developing demand-side policy, and share best practices with employers on the recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement of people with disabilities. Cornell University`s Employment and Disability Institute, School of Industrial and Labor Relations will receive $1.6 million to lead a consortium for the center, which will include the AFL-CIO Center for Green Jobs, the Altarum Institute, the Conference Board, the Institute of Educational Leadership, the National Business and Disability Council, Rutgers University`s John J. Heldrich Center and the U.S. Business Leadership Network.

What is a Wind Turbine Machinist?

Another option is a formal trade apprenticeship program sponsored by a manufacturing company or a trade union (although these can be hard to get into). After completing their training, one should take the practical and written ... We have the most comprehensive database of articles on green jobs . Whatever your stage of life, we have you covered. Green careers, green training, and green entrepreneurship articles are only a small part of our exhaustive green career site. ...

College wins green jobs funding

The collaborative effort combines funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act from the State Energy Program, Workforce Investment Act Governor's Discretionary 15 percent portion of the federal Workforce Investment Act, Assembly Bill 118 Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program plus public-private partnership matching funds. In the case of Solano Community College, a green building and clean energy pre-apprenticeship training program will get a total of $418,751 including $165,505 from the governors 15 percent portion of the federal Workforce Investment Act and $253,246 in state energy program funding.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui Applauds Award of $2.5 Million in Joint Federal and State Funding for SETA

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) applauded the awarding of more than $2.4 million to the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) through competitive grants to train unemployed and displaced workers in green building and alternative and renewable fuels programs. The funding was made possible by joint funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and California’s Clean Energy Workforce Training Program.

3 Green Engineering Jobs in Emerging Markets

If you can get an apprenticeship at an electric power company, and learn about the system as you work your way through school, you will place yourself in a good position for promotion to Engineer status.

LBCC awarded $2.43 million in Workforce Training Grants to support green economy

These grants were part of the $27 million in grants awarded through largest state-sponsored green jobs training program in the nation. LBCC won in three grant competitions in two major areas: the California Clean Energy Workforce Training ... In partnership with the City of Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach, Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Board, Siemens USA and local small businesses, The LBCC Water/Energy Efficiency Pre- Apprenticeship Program will provide a comprehensive training to 100 new workforce entrants with little or no construction experience.

County gets $1.6 million for green jobs training

The Humboldt County Workforce Investment Board has been awarded $1.6 million for green jobs training in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Part of Governor Schwarzenegger's Cali Energy Workforce Training Program, the grants will prepare 200 people for hands-on jobs like assessing buildings for energy efficiency improvements, installing solar panels and green plumbing. Pre- apprenticeship training series will include environmental training; introduction to green building; energy fundamentals; retrofits and energy efficiency; water efficiency; building and retrofits; solar hot water installation and ...

Mayor Menino Hosts Green Jobs Rally

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined workforce development officials, employers, non-profits, and community residents in Mattapan for a green jobs rally in support of the City's application for a $4 million ARRA labor grant. ... The BiG Initiative will use several effective training techniques including registered apprenticeship , internships and transitional employment. These trainings will lead to industry recognized certifications, and employer partnerships will be built ...