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Energy Action Coalition
Once again, our nation’s young people will descend on the national mall to bring added awareness to the energy issues confronting our country today, and prepare themselves to be the energy leaders of the future. The event will take place from April 15-18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Downtown Washington, DC. In addition to the conference proceedings, there will be a Job Fair that will be open on Friday, April 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional information on how register or to get involved, go to PowerShift2011.org. Hurry, registration closes April 3rd.
On Tuesday, November 16th, from 12:30pm-8:30pm, the U.S. Green Building Council will be holding its Green Jobs Summit as a lead-in event for the oragnization’s annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo. It is co-sponsored by the BlueGreen Alliance and the City of Chicago. Prior to the summit will also be a Green Jobs Fair held from 8:30am-12:30pm. More info
Green Jobs Fair
October 14, 2010
2:00 -6:00 PM
Greater Richmond Convention Center
On October 14, 2010 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM, in conjunction with the Governor’s Conference on Energy, the Virginia Sustainable Future Forum, Gregori Consulting LLC, and Environmental Career Center are presenting a “Green Jobs Fair” at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia. The fair is open to all and will feature meetings with recruiters from a variety of organizations, as well as additional support services from the Virginia Employment Commission and special services for VETERANS provided by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Find out more about The Governor’s Conference on Energy and register for the Green Jobs Fair at www.vsbn.org/GCE2010/.
Attendee Registration:
Open to the Public – free, registration recommended
Exhibitor Registration:
If registered as an Exhibitor for The Governor’s Conference on Energy – Free
Public sector, government, and non-profit organizations: Free
Private sector companies only attending the Green Job Fair: $75.00
Register today at www.vsbn.org/GCE2010.
PROGRAM
Thursday October 14, 2010
Greater Richmond Convention Center
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
2:00 PM
Welcoming Remarks: Harry E. Gregori, Jr., President, Gregori Consulting LLC; Chair, Virginia Sustainable Future Forum
Keynote Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Virginia’s Chief Jobs Creation Officer
2:30 PM Job Fair Begins
Visit companies, academic institutions, and organizations to find out about Green Job opportunities.
Services Available:
Virginia Employment Commission
–Resume review and/or workshops on Resume writing and Interviewing skills
Virginia Department of Veteran Services
–Explanation of VA benefits
–Explanation of GI Bill benefits
Financial Management Services , LPL Financial, Thomas Bishop, Investment Consultant
–Learn about managing your finances while searching for your next job and how to plan for a financial future with your new job.
Other services will be identified on this site in the near future.
6:00 PM Job Fair Concludes
The Federal Green Jobs Legislative Conference will bring a panel of Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Labor (DOL) officials and other key national and state green job policy makers to Hampton Roads to have them brief the region’s business, labor, government and community leaders and citizens on recent and pending federal legislation directly impacting green economic growth, green workforce training and green job creation.
Please see the event page for more details and information.
