2. Defining Green Jobs
• Jobs that benefit the environment or conserve
natural resources.
3. Defining Green Jobs
• Jobs in which workers’
duties involve making
their establishment’s
production processes
more environmentally
friendly or use fewer
natural resources.
4. How would you define this
green job?
Sawyer Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUdipdQFDJ
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5. Green Jobs: Groupings
– Renewable energy,
– Energy efficiency,
– Pollution reduction and removal,
– Waste reduction,
– Natural resource conservation,
– Environmental compliance,
– Education and training, and public
awareness
6. Why should we care about
green jobs?
• Varied education & skill levels (engineers,
plumbers, administrative assistants,
construction workers, machine setters,
marketing consultants, teachers)
• $$$: Annual incomes ranging from
$21,000 to $111,000.
• Growing nearly 2.5 times as fast as
traditional jobs
7. Here’s why:
• Green for All Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_eBG
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8. General Occupational Categories
• Research & Development
– Examples: Chemist, Engineer, Scientist, Analyst,
Economist, Biologist, Geologist, Climatologist
• Indirect Support
– Examples: Manager, Accountant, Project Manager,
Sales, Marketing, Architect
• Technical - Production, Installation, Maintenance
– Home energy auditor, Solar installation
9.
10. Green Jobs for Young Adults
• Mile High Youth Corps VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC_H6kqUIjU
11. What We Do
• Temporary employment opportunities for 18-
to 24 year olds in green job fields
• Areas of work:
– Energy Efficiency
– Waste Reduction
– Education & Public Awareness
– Land Conservation
• All positions incorporate education into
work day
12. What We Do
• Recruit & hire over 250 young adults
annually in temporary positions
• Partner with employers and education
institutions for placement – 86%
placement in job or education within 3
months of graduation
13. Positions Available
• Energy Conservation – Summer 2011
• Water Conservation – Summer 2011
• Green Construction – Summer 2011
• Land Conservation – HIRING NOW
– March 2011 & August 2011
14. Energy Conservation – 5
months
• GOAL: Improve residential efficiency
• Tier I Audits:
– Installing 2 Shower Heads
– Installing 15 CFLs
– Reading and potential adjustment of
thermostats
– Assessing building for weatherization needs
– Providing client education materials
15.
16. Water Conservation – 5 months
• GOAL: Improve residential and nonprofit
efficiency
• Assessments:
– Check plumbing fixtures for leaks
– Identify flush volume of toilet
• Installations:
– Replace 2.5+ GPF toilets with HET 1.0 GPF
– Educate clients on water conservation
17.
18. Green Construction – 9 months
• Only for individuals who do not have a HS
Diploma
• GED earned while working in construction
industry
• Build Denver Housing Authority units
• Earn green building certifications
19.
20. Land Conservation – 3 months
• GOAL: Protect and conserve our natural
spaces
• Trail building, sawyer, invasive species
removal, fence construction
• Camping or day crews
• Colorado Springs & Denver
21.
22. Benefits
• AmeriCorps Education Award
• Get paid
• Education
• Help the community
23. Want to learn more? Apply?
www.milehighyouthcorps.org
Alexandra Lee
P: 303.433.1206, opt. 1, ext. 333
E: alexandral@mhyc.net
