Green jobs presentation-high schools

GREEN JOBS

Alexandra LeeOutreach 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

E: alexandral@mhyc.net