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Green-Collar Jobs: Oakland Green Job Corps Celebrates its Inaugural Graduation |
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Wednesday, 15 July 2009 |
 On June 22nd, 35 graduates of the Oakland Green Job Corps celebrated
the completion of a 6-month program and the beginning of their careers
as members of the growing, green economy. The program trains
participants in skilled trades, carpentry, solar installation, energy
efficiency, green construction, and in principles of environmental
sustainability.
During the ceremony, several graduates described how the Oakland Green
Job Corps had significantly changed their lives. Their testimonials
made an impact on USGBC-NCC Director Elizabeth Echols who was present
for the graduation. “In addition to the rigorous training, what has
impressed me the most about the program is its ability to transform the
lives of people who would not otherwise have had an opportunity to
participate in the green economy.”
USGBC-NCC is recruiting employers to participate in the Green Employers
Council. Employers will benefit by having access to a qualified,
job-ready workforce, special recognition on the USGBC-NCC website, as
well as high-profile media exposure through connection with the Oakland
Green Jobs Corps. Stipends may be available to employers interested in
hiring a worker from this program. The Council consists of businesses
and nonprofits working in the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and
green building sectors in the Oakland/East Bay area. Current Green
Employers Council Members include: Swinerton Builders, Sustainable
Spaces, and Solar City. Several of the graduates have already received
jobs and the others are interviewing with a variety of Bay Area
companies.
Interested in joining the Green Employers Council? Please contact Ashleigh Talberth (415.738.5520).
Learn more about the Oakland Green Jobs Corps.
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