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Cultivate 2012: The Women Leaders of Sustainable Agriculture The White House Project has partnered with the Women's Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) and the Midwest Organic nd Sustainable Education Services (MOSES) to develop a list of 30 women leaders in the their field.  Meet those 30 women here.

Earth Day Indiana in White River State Park FREE April 23, 2011

HELP WANTED: Executive Volunteer Postion

Driving Change: Greening the Automotive Workforce

Lilly grant helps teachers learn new science curriculum

Solar firm investing $500M in unused Getrag plant; 850 jobs planned

Indianapolis Star - The jobs keep coming, but we need qualified workers, by Steve Dwyer

2010-2011 Local Food Guide: Your Guide to Local, Sustainable & Organic Food in Central Indiana

Opening Doors to Opportunities in the Green Economy: Why is Green Good for Women?

Why is Green Good for Women? Fact Sheet

Indiana lures wind enerygy statup, 260 jobs: Nov. 23, 2009

U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau - A Women'a Guide to Green Jobs

Women's Bureau "Green Jobs for Women" Website: The Women's Bureau is taking the lead in ensuring that women of all ages and socioeconomic groups are aware of and prepared to succeed in the emerging "green" jobs sector.  Please visit their website and explore the presentation materials and fact sheets below.

Why Green is Your Color: A Woman's Guide to a Sutainable Career

Green Jobs Training: Funding, Implementing and Collaborating: October 28, 2010
Women Working in Environmental Protection: September 29, 2010
Industry Sector Opportunities: Women Working in Environmental Protection Fact Sheet
Women Working in Alternative Energy Presentation: August 3, 2010
Industry Sector Opportunities: Women Working in Alternative Energy Fact Sheet
Women Working in Green Construction and Energy Efficiency: June 24, 2010
Industry Sector Opportunities: Women Working in Green Construction & Energy Efficiency Fact Sheet
Opening Doors to Opportunities in the Green Economy: Recruitment and Retention of Women in Green Jobs: May 25, 2010

Recruitment & Retention of Women in Green Jobs Training and Employment Fact Sheet
Women's Entrepreneurship in Green Industries: April 29, 2010
Women's Entrepreneurship in Green Industries Fact Sheet
Why is Green Good for Women?: March 15, 2010
Why is Green Good for Women? Fact Sheet Updated

WorkOne

Elkhart County's Green Tecnology Advances with Unveiling of Companies Plan to Build Electric Light Truck

Certifications and Training

Drinking Water Operator Certification & Continuing Education
Wastewater Operator Certification & Continuing Education

Examples of Green Job Titles:

Environmental Scientist

Urban Planner

Industrial Designer

Conservationist

Project (Environmental) Manager

Geoscientist

Green Building (LEED) Specialist

Economist

Renewable Energy Engineer

Forester

Hydrologist

Solar Power Installer

Environmental Engineer

Environmental Chemist

Pollution Control Technician

 

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Visit the IDEM website!
Recycle Indiana

Green Websites in the State of Indiana

Indiana Office of Energy Development
Indiana Community Action Association
Recycle Indiana
Greening the Government
Energize Clinton County
Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance
Earth Day Indiana

Green Websites

Green Jobs

Dream It. Do It. Indiana
Green Jobs Ready
Green Job Alliance
Green-for-All
Blue Green Alliance
AlternativeEnergy.com
Sustain Lane
EcoEmploy
EcoAmerica
Environmental Career Opportunities (ECO)
Grist Jobs
SustainableBusiness.com
GreenBiz.com
Idealist.org

Green Sites
A Greener Indiana
Sustainable Indiana 2016
TerraCycle
The Lugar Energy Initiative: Driving the Future of Energy Security

 

 

 

 

 

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