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Connecting people to accelerate and scale clean energy and
sustainable solutions
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Register for our
5th Annual Green Jobs Forum
and
Green Career Workshops
which will take place on
Thursday, August 16th, at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Hear speakers from economic and workforce development on green job opportunities in the Washington DC region and from those who have landed green jobs.
Meet with our exhibitors who are hiring, offering greentech training, and career assistance.
Our 5th Annual Green Jobs Forum will be at 5:00 - 9:00 pm
with
Green Career and Networking workshops from
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Our early bird rate runs through Thursday, August 9th, and there are also student/job seeker rates available for the Forum and Workshops. Register for all three workshops and receive our "Bonanza Package."
Even if you are not currently looking for a job, this will be a great way to build your network and connect with others working in the clean energy, environmental, and sustainability sectors.
Learn more about our
Circular Economy
and
Green Talent Working Groups
below.
Our Circular Economy working group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month and will meet this month at the
Quebec Office of the Canadian Embassy.
Our Green Talent Working Group is examining "green energy" talent needs by employers in the Washington DC region. If you are job searching this is a great way to learn about the clean energy and sustainable industry ecosystem.
See our blog article on our Green Leaders Retreat which focused on how the
United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals could be applied to the Washington DC region
below by Dr. Aparajita Banerjee.
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Please join us in welcoming our
3,100th member, Deborah (Deb) Lenny, in our LERCPA LinkedIn group (Leaders in Energy Research, Communications, Policies & Analysis).
We like to make a shout out when we add an incremental 100th member. Our LinkedIn group is a great way to connect with others and engage in a lively discussion and share articles on the latest happenings in the clean energy and sustainability world. Another great way to connect with our community is to subscribe to our newsletter at our website
here
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Deb Lenny is the Director of Consultative Channel Sales at Direct Energy Business in New Jersey.
She began her career as an engineer in 1990 with Public Service Electric & Gas in Newark, and was part of the evolving deregulated energy industry. Since that time, she held many positions in both the regulated and the deregulated energy industries.
In her current role with Direct Energy, she is responsible for Consultative Channel Sales in North America. Her team focuses on optimizing the delivery of managed and non-commodity energy products with North American brokers to larger customers with complex energy transactions.
Deb is passionate about the development of women in engineering and energy through her work in local area STEM programs. She serves on the Board of the Association of Energy Engineers Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL).
You can read more about Deb in our recent blog article
here
. Feel free to reach out to Deb or Janine Finnell at info@leadersinenergy.org if you are interested in learning more about CWEEL.
NOTE:
The Leaders in Energy community numbers 5000+ members/subscribers in the Washington DC region, around the United States, and world. We are currently working to roll out a more formalized membership program and will keep you posted.
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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.
- Learn about opportunities for green jobs in the DMV Region from economic development and workforce development officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Get tips from Leaders in Energy members who have landed or created green jobs.
- Meet exhibitors from companies and organizations who are hiring and meet green tech/clean energy educational organizations offering training and certifications for continued career growth.
- 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!
A number of green career and networking workshops are 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.
Forum general admission is $30 (includes pizza, beverages, and program). Early bird through August 9th and student/job seeker rates available for Forum and Workshops. Register for all three workshops and receive our "Bonanza Package."
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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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)
C2 Management
Grid Alternatives
Association of Energy Engineers
(offering certifications such as the Certified Energy Manager)
Career Confidence
40 Plus of Washington
Environmental Leaders Sponsor
Healthy Buildings
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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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Join Our Circular Economy and Green
Talent Working Groups
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Circular Economy Working Group
Join us for our next
Circular Economy Working Group
on Wednesday, August 22nd, 6-7:30 pm.
Charles Girard, Lead Energy, Cleantech, and Economic Attache at Quebec Government Office in Washington, will present on circular economy business activities in Quebec.
Meeting Location:
Our August 22nd meeting will take place at the Canadian Embassy in its Quebec Office at 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington D.C. 20005
The Circular Economy Working Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.
For those who wish to attend for the first time, please contact us at info@leadersinenergy.org. More information is also available
here
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Green Talent Working Group
We have created a working group to dig into the needs for "green energy" talent in the DC Region.
Objectives: Systematically look at talent needs for “Green Energy” employers in DC region. Create useful data for job seekers and employers!
Initial Target Categories:
- Technology companies (software and hardware, etc.)
- Solutions companies (consulting, trading, energy sales, etc.)
- Development companies (originating projects, installations)
- NGO’s (International and US, energy and sustainability)
- Federal Agencies (research and development)
- Federal Agencies (control and regulatory)
- Advocacy (trade associations)
- Networking and workgroups (for networking as opposed to employment)
If you are interested in participating, please contact us at info@leadersinenergy.org.
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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!
- Green Leaders Examine United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals to Accelerate Sustainability in Washington DC Region, by Dr. Aparajita Banerjee;
- 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;
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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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EcoAction Arlington EcoExtravaganza - Celebrating 40 Years,
Friday, October 19, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Register
here
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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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