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Connecting people to accelerate and scale clean energy and
sustainable solutions
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We will have our Green Jobs Forum in . . . just . . . three . . . weeks!
"Green" jobs, while benefiting the individual, are also an important driver in moving toward a cleaner economy and sustainable planet.
We invite you to register for our
5th Annual Green Jobs Forum
on
Thursday, August 16th from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
and green career and networking workshops (
8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
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Our early bird runs through August 9th and there are also student/jobseeker rates available for the Forum and Workshops. Register for all three workshops and receive our "Bonanza Package."
Hear from our
Panel 2 Leaders in Energy members
(just announced below!) who will provide tips and advice about the green jobs that they are working in. They are:
- Silvia Lucero, Senior Program Associate, BlueGreen Alliance;
- John Paul "JP" Moscarella, Partner, Climate Finance Advisors;
- Spencer Schecht, Member Experience Manager, the Smart Electric Power Alliance and Director of Partnerships and Outreach, Green Drinks DC; and
- Andie Wyatt, Policy and Regulatory Manager, Grid Alternatives
Connect with others working in the energy, sustainability, and environmental fields (or who are seeking to transition into these sectors) at one of our most popular events!
Advance YOUR Career by learning new skills and insights by attending our Green Career and Networking Workshops! Connect with others who are working in this space.
Encourage your company to exhibit at our Forum to meet our highly engaged community of clean energy and sustainability professionals. See details on sponsorship
here
and/or contact
John Gaffigan
, our Director of Sponsorship and Membership, at jgaffigan@leadersinenergy.org.
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See more below on our speakers, events, and blog articles.
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August 16, 2018 - 5th Annual Green Jobs Forum
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Thursday, August 16, 2018
5th Annual Green Jobs Forum, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
PLUS Green Career & Networking Workshops, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Leaders in Energy will conduct its 5th annual Green Jobs Forum on August 16, 2018, at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. These activities will include Workshops (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) and a Green Jobs Forum (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm). This event will cover green careers opportunities in the DMV Region and include economic development and workforce development officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
There will also be a panel featuring Leaders in Energy members who have found or created a green job.
Exhibitors include companies that are hiring and green tech/clean energy educational and career assistance organizations. Connect with others working in the energy, sustainability, and environmental fields (or who are seeking to transition into these sectors) at one of our most popular events!
A number of green career and networking workshops are also being offered from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. See more information below on these.
Location:
Kirby Training Room,
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 777 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Forum includes program, pizza, and beverages. (Early bird through August 9th and student/jobseeker rates available for Forum and Workshops).
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Panel 1 Speakers: Growing a Clean Economy
and Creating Green Jobs
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DR. ELLIE GILES
serves as the first CEO of WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. (WSM) in Montgomery County, Maryland. WSM is a talent development non-profit connecting employers and job seekers. WSM works with current employers and new employers to support their talent needs. Additionally, WSM creates strong talent pipelines for jobs of the future by establishing career pathways through collaboration with strong and relevant training and community resources. WSM has received a grant for green jobs and is developing a program on solar training and also offers programs related to jobs in sustainability such as stormwater management technicians.
Prior to this position, Dr. Giles was the Director of Operations for Montgomery Business Development Corporation (MBDC), the first public/private economic development agency in Montgomery County. MBDC’s mission is to provide engagement and a platform for the business community in economic development and policy decisions. In this role, Dr. Giles built relationships and implements actions with targeted decision makers to realize a shared vision of economic stability. In 2016, the Daily Record identified Dr. Giles as one of Maryland’s top 100 women.
Dr. Giles is a former teacher and researcher at Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis in developing strategies to enhance educational practices for students. She earned a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins in Educational Leadership and Administration. She has related educational degrees from Johns Hopkins (Masters) and Florida State University (Bachelors). She is an award-winning international speaker and consultant sharing her passion regarding education reform and advocacy for a strong educational future. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of education and has been recognized as a National Educator of the Year.
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NATALIE MONKOU
serves as a business development manager and liaison to the business improvement districts (BIDs) for Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. In her business development role, she focuses on national recruitment and attraction of new business to Arlington County with a primary emphasis on energy companies and educational technology, as well as nonprofit organizations. Natalie also manages the business investment team’s innovative initiatives such as the award-winning Startup Arlington and Arlington Real Labs Initiative (known as ARLi).
Before arriving in Arlington, she served as special assistant to the deputy chief administrative officer for economic development and public infrastructure in the Prince George’s County Executive’s Office (Rushern L. Baker, III) and focused on economic development policy and agency management.
Natalie is a graduate and dual degree holder from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Language, and Literature and a Master’s in Public Administration.
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Speaker from District of Columbia (To be announced)
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Panel 2 Speakers: Leaders in Energy Members
Who Have Found or Created a Green Job
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Silvia is a Senior Program Associate at the BlueGreen Alliance promoting the BuildingClean.org database which has over 3,000 U.S. facilities manufacturing energy efficient products as well as working on procurement policies.
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John Paul "JP" Moscarella
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JP is an international clean energy and climate finance executive, with over 25 years of experience. He recently became a partner at Climate Finance Advisors and is responsible for business development and senior expert at boutique environmental finance advisory firm. Climate Finance Advisors’ mission is to accelerate sustainable, climate-smart investments, and to integrate climate considerations into financial products, services and policies
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Spencer is a climate and energy professional serving as the Member Experience Manager at the Smart Electric Power Alliance and the Director of Partnerships and Outreach for Green Drinks DC.
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Andie recently joined GRID Alternatives as its Policy and Regulatory Manager, assisting GRID's advocacy and regulatory efforts to assure equitable expansion of the clean energy economy with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic states.
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Learn more about our Green Jobs speakers
here.
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Exhibitors (Including Companies, Educators,
and Career Assistance Organizations)
Grid Alternatives
Association of Energy Engineers
(offering certifications such as the Certified Energy Manager)
Career Confidence
40 Plus of Washington
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Green Career and Networking Workshops (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
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Green Career Workshop: What's Your Green Career Plan
8:30 - 11:30 am
- Complete activities that guide you in identifying your core career assets – your strengths, skills, abilities, and knowledge – that you can offer a potential employer.
- Begin to develop a career plan appropriate for your career level.
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Instructor: Beth Offenbacker, Ph. D.
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Green Career Workshop 2.0: What's the Best "Fit" for Your Career Path?
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2:00 - 5:00 pm
- Identify your specific area or areas of specialization as a Green Leader.
- Complete activities that guide you in identifying the technical, managerial, and individual leadership competencies – the knowledge, skills, and abilities – that you need to be successful in your area or areas of specialty.
- Develop, or further hone, a strategy for moving your career along your chosen career path, based on your career level.
- Identify how to assess potential employers on a five-part scale for “fit” with your career path.
Note:
This workshop builds on the insights and practices from the Leaders in Energy Green Career Workshop and we encourage you to take this workshop as a prerequisite, although it is not required.
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- Network with fellow Leaders in Energy members who can be a career resource for you
- Engage in group discussion about the context around your career in the Green Economy
- Obtain useful resources. (Green Career Workshop: What's Your Green Career Plan includes a workbook with exercises and resources.)
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Fear is your Copilot: Networking in Washington DC
(12:30 – 1:30 pm) (Presented by DC Green Drinks)
Networking. You’ve been told it’s so important to landing that next job, the right internship, or access to in-demand people. But where do you even begin? How can I understand this process? And why does just thinking about a room full of strangers in professional dress make me so nervous?! This session will tackle these questions and more with a balance of theory, strategies, and group participation. Learn how to beat the stress and thrive in these social situations. Feel free to bring your lunch! And business cards!
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Instructor: Spencer Schecht
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See additional details on our workshops and instructor bios at the event website
here
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Leaders in Energy Partnership with Green Jobs Network:
Post a job opening on the US-wide
Green Jobs Network
and receive a $20 discount by using a Leaders in Energy code. This also helps our organization to sustain its work. Learn more
here
and apply code:
leaders2018 This unique code is available until December 31, 2018.
- See more green career job information, job boards, etc. at our Leaders in Energy Career Resources page here.
NOTE: Is your company hiring? Advertise your positions in our Leaders in Energy Green Jobs Corner. Contact John Gaffigan at jgaffigan@leadersinenergy.org
EcoAction Arlington Seeking VOLUNTEERS for Energy Masters Program
EcoAction Arlington is accepting applications for its
Energy Masters program
which promotes a more energy efficient and sustainable community by engaging professionally trained volunteers in energy efficiency and water conservation techniques, and in community outreach and education. Student and community (adult) volunteer tracks are available.
Get details about the training program
here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through September 15 or until all spaces are filled. This year's training class begins Thursday, October 4.
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See our latest articles below!
- Connecting Individuals with Solar Jobs, by Kirsten Rumsey;
- Welcome Our 3100th Member (in Our LinkedIn Group), by Miriam Aczel,
- The Road to Mass Market EVs in the USA, by Julian Bentley;
- The Italian Energy Audits model: A 'cocktail' of best practices that lead to success, by Silvia Zinetti;
- Getting the Interview for Your Perfect Green Job, by Aparajita Banerjee;
- Car Dealerships as a Barrier to Electric Vehicle Uptake, by Miriam Aczel;
- Cambodia's Renewable Energy Prospects, by Debra Aczel;
- An Evaluation of Brazil's RenovaBio Program, by Bill Brandon;
- Canada and climate change: The transition to a low-carbon economy is a golden opportunity; by Alyssa Gilbert;
- The Green Economy: Jobs and Career Trends You Need to Know About, by Aparajita Banerjee;
- From planning to partnerships: What's driving smart city initiatives around the world, by Clay Nesler;
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Our 2018 Calendar - Save the Dates
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- 5th Annual Leaders in Energy Green Jobs Forum (5:00 - 9:00 pm) PLUS Green Career and Networking Workshops (8:30 am - 5:00 pm), Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Kirby Training Room, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 777 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002
- Monthly Meeting of Leaders in Energy Circular Economy Working Group, Wednesday, August 22nd, 6:00-7:30 pm, at the Quebec Embassy. Those wishing to attend for the first time, please contact info@leadersinenergy.org.
- Utilities of the Future, October 4 2018, (with Resilient Virginia), at the Edison Electric Institute, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, 5:30 - 8:30 pm; and
- Four Generations Awards and Holiday Event, November 30, 2018, at the Crystal Condominium Complex, Arlington, VA , 6:00-9:00 pm.
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Other Events in the Region
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Exclusive screening of StyrofoamMom The Movie featuring Leaders in Energy member, Miriam Gennari. Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 11:30am - 1:00 pm
Location: Center of Concern, 1627 K St. NW, 11th floor, Washington, DC
(nearest Metros - Farragut North/Farragut West )
Lunch included. Register
here at Green Business Roundtable.
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Learn More About Leaders in Energy
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Janine Finnell
Executive Director
Leaders in Energy
Questions?
Feel free to contact us at:
info@leadersinenergy.org
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