2. What is RISE? A paid sustainability internship program targeted toward: Students enrolled in higher education Community College Undergraduate Graduate Recent graduates of higher education institutions General model: $15/hr for 15 hours/week
3. Why Does RISE Exist? Mission Statement: “Leveraging diverse partnerships, RISE’s mission is to create a sustainable future and green workforce for Hawaii through paid work opportunities.” Two major goals: Make Hawaii more sustainable Creating paid part-time green jobs while forwarding Hawaii’s green workforce development 3 www.riseHI.org
10. Sustainable Seminar Series (S3) Trainings, workshops, conferences, outreach events, field trips, speaker series, volunteer opportunities, etc. Provide interns with the concepts, language, and foundation for the work they are producing in their internship, as well as other skills that may transfer in future sustainability careers. Gain a broad awareness of sustainability issues in Hawaii.
29. “The number of green jobs in Hawaii is expected to increase by 26 percent over the next two years. This contrasts with a one percent average increase in total State employment over the same period.” –DLIR, December 2010 Careers. 13 www.riseHI.org
30. Thank You! Marguerite Harden Director of RISE Mentor for RISE-Kupu P: 808-697-5638 EM: marguerite.harden@riseHI.org
