Green Training and Jobs
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- Green Speak: A Glossary of Terms Used in Green Businesses
- Green Programs and Training Nationwide
- Links to Organizations Supporting Women and Work
- Tradeswomen Resources and Organizations
- Green Initiative page
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American Wind Energy Association -
AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry - one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.
- Apollo Alliance -
The Apollo Alliance is dedicated to advancing a broad strategic agenda for good jobs and energy independence.
Blue Green Alliance -
The Alliance is a national, strategic partnership between labor unions and environmental organizations dedicated to expanding the number and quality of jobs in the green economy
- Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) -
CEWD is a non-profit consortium of electric natural gas and nuclear utilities and their associations - formed to help utilities work together to develop solutions to the coming workforce shortage in the utility industry. CEWD is teaming with secondary and post secondary educational institutions and the workforce system to create workable solutions to address the need for a qualified, diverse workforce.
- DC Green Partners-
Listing of local and national green partners of the DC Government
- Emerald Cities -
Emerald Cities Is a national coalition of diverse groups that includes unions, labor groups, community organizations, social justice advocates, development intermediaries, research and technical assistance providers, socially responsible businesses, and elected officials.
- Green Advantage-
Green Advantage is recognized throughout the building industry as the green builder credential for construction personnel.
- Green for All -
Green for All is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean energy economy. We work in collaboration with the business, government, labor, and grass roots communities to create and implement programs that increase quality jobs and opportunities in green industry – all while holding the most vulnerable people at the center of our agenda.
Green for all
Green Collar Job Resource-
- Multicultural Environmental Leadership Development Initiative (MELDI)
A nationwide database for green jobs, green training and programs being developed by MELDI at the University of Michigan
Google map of Environmental training programs nationwide. Created and updated by MELDI
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Collaborative (MARC) (DC/MD/VA, USA)
- U.S. Green Building Council USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), a offshoot of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), provides professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green building. GBCI develops and administers the LEED Professional Credential exams, which include the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty credentials, as well as the LEED for Homes Green Rater and LEED Project Reviewer professional certificates. Project Reviewer professional certificates.
- Union of Concerned Scientists - The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world.
- Women's Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE)
WCEE provides forums for dialogue on energy and environmental issues and fosters the personal and professional growth and leadership abilities of members by providing educational and networking opportunities.
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