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Green Industrial, Business & Career Expo

by Stephanie Terrell last modified October 06, 2008 11:30 AM
What Green Industrial, Business & Career EXPO
When October 10, 2008
from 07:30 am to 04:00 pm
Where South Seattle Community College, Georgetown Campus
Contact Name Katie Manuel
Contact Email
Contact Phone 206-285-8707 ext. 112
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You've heard about the green economy, green businesses, and green jobs, but what does it all mean?

COME FIND OUT AT THE GREEN EXPO!

  • Take the mystery out of "green" and see where you fit in:
  • Watch demonstrations on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies
  • Explore exhibits of advanced fuel technologies and hybrid, biodiesel, and plug-in vehicles
  • Find out about innovations in waste reduction, recycled and sustainable materials
  • Discover your business case for going green and incentives available to you
  • Learn about training and apprenticeship programs for blue-collar and white-collar workers doing "green-collar" work
  • See green technologies and component parts being manufactured in the Northwest
  • Plus, celebrated guest speakers, breakout sessions, and a raffle with a chance to win great prizes!

View the agenda:

http://online.nwf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GreenExpo_Agenda

WHEN: Friday, October 10th; Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., Program is 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: South Seattle Community College, Georgetown Campus

Home of the Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center and the Apprenticeship & Education Center

6737 Corson Avenue South, Seattle WA 98108

View the map and directions:

http://online.nwf.org/greenexpodirections

COST: General: $60 / Nonprofit: $35/ FREE for Educators and Students

*Limited scholarships are available - contact Katie Manuel at

manuelk@nwf.org or 206-285-8707 x112

Online registration closes Oct 6th.

To REGISTER NOW, visit:

http://online.nwf.org/greenexpoattendee

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: You!! Businesspeople, educators, career counselors, labor leaders, social justice activists, workforce development representatives, environmental advocates and government agencies that are committed to clean-energy solutions and supporting new programs to introduce young people and current workers to green career opportunities. Green-collar jobs have the potential to provide career pathways out of poverty and renewed hope for all - the Green Expo will show that these opportunities are available, here and now. Find out what training programs are available and see why they are relevant to your industry, business, government or school.

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