Tag: Jobs
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Fall 2009 Policy Briefing
There has been considerable activity on the policy and regulatory front on every level – Federal, State, and City. This is excellent news for green building owners and advocates. This briefing aims to be just that – a concise look into a breadth of movement in fall 2009. But first, the New York Times ran…
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Governor Paterson Signs Green Jobs/Green New York Bill
On Tuesday last week, Governor Paterson signed the Green Jobs/ Green New York Bill into law. We touched on the bill in an earlier post. The bill will invest millions in weatherization and towards the improved energy efficiency of commercial and residential buildings, and to train New Yorkers to work in this field. A new…
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Green Careers and Entrepreneurs
A discussion about green careers and entrepreneurs, with Janna Olson, Executive Director of Win Win Campaign: Young Adult-Led Energy Efficiency for Small Business at Envirolution; Marni Majorelle, Founder and Green Roof Specialist at Alive Structures; Kurtis Pender, Weatherization Director at the Harlem Community Development Corp. Moderated by Andrew Padian, Vice President for Energy Initiatives at…
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Green Jobs/ Green NY passes New York State Senate
On Thursday, September 10th, the New York State Senate passed the Green Jobs/ Green NY Bill (A. 8901 / S. 5888) by a vote of 52-8. The Assembly passed the bill unanimously back in June. This is the sort of effort that makes everyone happy – from Upstate Republican Senators to the Working Families Party,…
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Job posting: Economic & Environmental Planner at BOEDC
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation is hiring an Economic & Environmental Planner with the Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment. It’s a great opportunity to gain experience in planning and economic development in NYC, as well as good exposure to government.
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July 2008: Delivering on the Promise of Green Collar Jobs: Challenges & Opportunities
With speakers Kris Reed, Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation; Emmaia Gelman, Center for Working Families; and Rob Crauderueff, Sustainable South Bronx.
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Finding Work or Changing Jobs in Environmental / Sustainable Fields – July 20, 2005
Andy Padian of Steven Winter Associates and Sharon Griffith of NYSERDA on how to break into the green field.