2009 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference
With the economy at the top of the national agenda, the 2009 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference will be the leading forum for shaping the national debate about the economic potential of investments in clean energy and green technologies.
Join us February 4 – 6, 2009, in Washington, D.C. to connect with more than 2,000 government leaders and decision-makers, as well as business, industry, labor and environmental organizations for three days of educational programs, speakers and networking opportunities. Help forge the agenda for the new green economy.
Conference-goers also have the opportunity to head to Capitol Hill February 4 for Green Jobs Advocacy Day to educate lawmakers about the enormous potential of the green economy. On February 5, companies, academic programs, non-profits and government agencies can highlight the latest innovations in the green economy at the Green Jobs Expo.
Hello,
My name is Yuliana Lugo and I recently graduated of Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.. I’ve been looking for a full time position but so far haven’t got any luck. However, the main reason of not obtaining a job is that I only applied to companies where I believed were environmental conscious. Unfortunately most of the companies doesn’t care too much about a green environment and pollution control and the harms that we are causing to our beautiful world. I haven’t heard much about the Apollo Alliance but all my years as a student I always wished of a green job. And by that, I mean a job where I can feel that I’m applying my knowledge to improve a process or project related to chemical engineering for the benefit of our world. Apollo is a wonderful alliance and a wonderful opportunity for people like me who are interested in working in a real job. I believe that is time that we care about our world, and less about only making money at any cost . If this alliance can help me find the job of my dreams, I would appreciated greatly, and with a lot of enthusiasm, deal with environmental issues such as energy and waste treatment. I believe that we have to start now and with the help of President elect Barack Obama I have faith that we could improve the green energy and enhance new strategies that are more environmental friendly. Also I would like to now if there’s a way I could go to the National Conference and learn more about it and look for jobs that are related to what I need.
Thank you and Happy New Year!!
kool