Green Jobs and Career Workshop
Tuesday, April 21st
Get yourself prepared, the stimulus money is moving into our economy. Learn what you need to do to be successful in the Renewable and Green sectors!!
With the current state of the economy and the growing Green, Clean Tech and Sustainability sectors, this workshop is a timely way for job seekers and those re-careering to network with employers, discover educational resources and learn about emerging business opportunities.
Where: City of San Diego Environmental Services Ridgehaven Building
9601 Ridgehaven Court
San Diego, CA 92123
When: Tuesday April 21, 2009
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Price: $35 Advance, $40 At the Door
Event Program
Jan Schalkwijk-Moderator and Introduction on Green Economy, CFA with JPS Global Investments, based in San Diego, CA, is an independent investment advisory firm, serving individual and institutional clients. Guided by an sustainable investing approach, they search for financially attractive investments that also meet environmental and social stewardship standards.
Wendy Evers-San Diego State College of Extended Studies, Senior Director of Program Development, has been traveling across the country promoting Green Jobs and will give a presentation entitled “Green Jobs are the Wave of the Future” which will highlight how to translate your current skills into the new Green sector quickly and easily.
Paul Hannam-Founder, Bright Green Talent, will give a “Green Leadership in the Workplace” presentation and talk about emerging careers in the Green industry and what his company is doing.
Yeves Perez- CGO EcoInvestment Club, As EINI’s Chief Executive & Chief Green Officer, Yeves Perez is ‘focused’ on educating investors and business leaders the Return On Investment for going green with Eco Investment Club. The story of his start-up venture has gained renowned media attention and has been influencing the rise in the Green Economy, the increase in Green Building, the investment in Green projects (which Green Investors should pay attention to San Diego), and noting the many new Green Collar jobs that are being created in today’s recession. Especially, with the Rise of the Chief Green or Chief Sustainability Officers. Yeves will be presenting his talk called, “The Rise of Chief Green Officers” and he’ll explain who’s been hired, who’s hiring now, and what is the skill set needed to not just be an executive with the title, but to be what the company needs from its Eco-Czar!
Philip Jordan- Director, Center of Excellence, San Diego-Imperial Region, Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, rolling out regional renewable job report and course offerings through local community colleges.
Glenn Croston- Author of the book ”75 Green Businesses You Can Start To Make Money and Make a Difference” will share innovative business opportunites that are waiting for individuals to fill a niche.
Jon Warren Lentz-Jon Warren Lentz “Consulting for the Sustainable Renaissance™” offers high level strategic advice to select companies in the sustainability sector. His company, Jon Warren Lentz, Inc. is a business consulting firm operating in the “green sector.” Growth in this sector represents a financial opportunity that may exceed the industrial revolution. Without diminishing the imperative for good stewardship of finite resources, our job is to guide our clients toward full participation in this opportunity. Our mission is to reduce impacts from energy & industry on land, water, air & wildlife. Jon will present on the topic of “Blowin’ In The Wind: what are the problems and answers to full realization of wind energy?”
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