The Greenforce Initiative is growing in the Seattle region. We are partnering with the Skill UP Washington local workforce funder collaborative to engage community colleges in efforts to strengthen green career pathways for lower-skilled adults in this region.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERS
Cascadia Community College
Clover Park Technical College
Highline Community College
North Seattle Community College
Seattle Community College District
South Seattle Community College
The following Seattle Greenforce Initiative partners were awarded innovation grants to advance their efforts in the areas of green workforce development and campus sustainability:
Highline Community College
Seattle Community College District
North Seattle Community College
South Seattle Community College
Clover Park Technical College
EVENT ARCHIVES
Seattle Greenforce Initiative Summit - May 5, 2011
May 20 - Sustainability at Shell Oil Professional Development Workshop - Learn about new plant technologies and sustainable cogeneration plant, Skagit Valley College - 8:30am - 3:00pm
RESOURCES
Clean energy solutions in Washington, National Wildlife Federation
Global warming impacts in Washington, National Wildlife Federation
Green Jobs and the Washington Economy, Desiree Phair, WA Employment Security Department
Innovation 2.0: A Winning Strategy for Growth, Jobs and Competitiveness in a Time of Fiscal Constraint, Egils Milbergs, Washington Economic Development Commission
Seattle Community Colleges - Chancellor's Sustainability Initiatives: Green & Sustainable Programs
The Best of Both Worlds, Notable Laboratories - South Seattle Georgetown campus, Kristyn Clayton
Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County