green jobs high-school-presentation
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GREEN JOBS
Alexandra Lee
Outreach Coordinator
Mile High Youth Corps
Defining Green Jobs
• Jobs that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
Defining Green Jobs
• Jobs in which workers’duties involve making their establishment’s production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.
How would you define this
green job?Sawyer Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUdipdQFDJQ
Green Jobs: Groupings
–Renewable energy,
–Energy efficiency,
–Pollution reduction and removal,
–Waste reduction,
–Natural resource conservation,
–Environmental compliance,
–Education and training, and public awareness
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
Here’s why:
• Green for All Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_eBGRMwjyo
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
Green Jobs for Young Adults
• Mile High Youth Corps VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC_H6kqUIjU
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
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
Positions Available
• Energy Conservation – Summer 2011
• Water Conservation – Summer 2011
• Green Construction – Summer 2011
• Land Conservation – HIRING NOW
– March 2011 & August 2011
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
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
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
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
Benefits
• AmeriCorps Education Award
• Get paid
• Education
• Help the community
Want to learn more? Apply?
www.milehighyouthcorps.org
Alexandra Lee
P: 303.433.1206, opt. 1, ext. 333