[Sosfbay-discuss] Green Jobs Info Fair: Mar 18th, DeAnza College

[Drew Johnson]

DeAnza College in Cupertino (280 and Stevens Creek)
The Future of Green Jobs (for all but w/ special emphasis on Minority
Students)

The future of green jobs provides opportunity for all students. Come to a
green jobs information fair on the De Anza campus to learn how you can be
a part of the socially-conscious green revolution.

Wednesday, March 18
9:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.
Hinson Campus Center, Conference Room B

   Hear industry representatives talk about green job opportunities
   Learn which classes to take to prepare for these new jobs
   Meet representatives from socially responsible green industries
   Get information about potential internships
 

The event will feature speakers throughout the day, and information tables
will be hosted by green job representatives. Feel free to come and go as
needed, but do stop by and check it out!

For more information about the event, contact Marc Coronado at
408.864.8409 or coronadomarc at deanza.edu.

“Have you heard the latest news about the final economic recovery bill?
$500 million for green jobs training is included in the package!

What does this mean to the Environment?
A 68 million ton reduction in our nation’s carbon footprint, a cut
equivalent to a city the size of Chicago, IL going completely carbon-free!

What does this mean to you?
1.6 million new green jobs, including 135,000 green jobs created by a $4.5
billion investment in greening federal buildings.

The Green Jobs Act was signed into law in December 2007. Since then, many
environmental organizations have fought time and again to secure federal
funding for green jobs training. In September, tens of thousands rallied
across the country for Green Jobs Now. And in the past few months, they
made more than 300 phone calls and sent more than 30,000 emails to
Congress.

Thanks to these collective efforts, this recovery package will make a
significant investment in people and the planet.

Information provided by Environment California Legislative Director, Dan
Jacobson, and Green For All, a national organization dedicated to building
an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.

The Future of Green Jobs event is sponsored by LEAD! Latina/o Empowerment
at De Anza, Wise 37 and Latina/o Heritage Events. Funding for the event is
provided by DASB.