A BIG Thank You to Everyone who attended the 5th Annual Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Summit!  Evaluate the event here.

 

Five years ago, the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative was started by a group of leaders in our region who committed to making our communities a hub for environmentally sustainable economic development while ensuring access to these new, green jobs for historically disadvantaged populations.

Since 2007, the Chicagoland region has experienced many successes related to green economic and community development including a proliferation of green jobs training programs for workers from the most severely disadvantaged groups, and environmental issues becoming a primary item on political agendas both in the City of Chicago and municipalities in the surrounding counties. However, these achievements have happened against a very challenging economic backdrop: we have faced the most significant recession since the Great Depression, the unemployment rate has risen steadily, and there has been a marked decrease in federal investments for economic and workforce development projects.

So, while we have collectively accomplished a great deal in the past five years, there is much more work to do. This year’s summit is about developing targeted action plans that we hope will help guide the region in the future given our current challenges and the new political landscape.

This year’s summit was developed in partnership with the Illinois Green Economy Network and the Greenforce Initiative.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

 On-site Registration is available, however credit cards are not accepted.

Checks should be made out to the Chicago Jobs Council with” CGCJI Summit” in the Subject line. Cash is also accepted.

For media inquires please contact  Communications Associate, Andres Moreno.

Details:

• Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
• Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute (2800 S. Western Avenue)

Registration Cost:

• $30 for students and participants in training programs
  $60 for staff at partner entities
• $70 for non-partners
• Click here to learn more about becoming a partner
• Registrations are transferable, but non-refundable

NOTE: The USGBC is managing the registration process, so you will be redirected to their website.

Sponsor the Summit

Time	Tentative Agenda (check back often for updates)
8:00-9:00am	Registration and Networking
9:00-10:00am	Karen Weigert, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago
10:00-10:15am	Break
Workshops	Employer Resources	Local Policy	Regional Investments
10:15-11:30am	Skills for Sustainable Manufacturing–CAEL	Supply Side Policies for Building Green Industries: Lessons for the City of Chicago–Loyola University	Green Urban Community Educational Developments–HACC	Energy Efficiency Workforce Opportunities in Utility Programs–MEEA
11:30-1:00pm	Jeremy Hays, Chief Strategist for State and Local Initiatives, Green for All
1: 00-2:15pm	Career Pathways: Building Partnerships to Prepare Learners for High-Skill and High-Demand Jobs–IGEN	Collaborating for Development: Working with State and Local Government–HCIC	Creating Energy Efficiency Jobs on a Regional Level: Coordination, Implementation, and Practice–CNT Energy	Exposure to Green Careers for Inner City Teens–Urban Sustain
2:15-2:30pm	Break
2:30-3:45pm	Green Jobs-Where are they? BW Research	Building a Greener Future for Transformation–Illinois Tollway	Calumet Area Green Manufacturing Partnership–SSMMA	Green LEEDers: Conversion of a Transitional Jobs Strategy to a Social Venture– LEED Council
4:00-5:00pm	Reception

 

This event was made possible with generous support from:

 

 

 

FAQ

Q: Who should attend the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Summit?

A: Anyone who is invested in developing the Chicagoland green workforce and economy.  Non-profit organizations, businesses, regional government agencies, educators and students are typically the largest groups of people represented at our events.

Q: Are discounts given to large groups?

A: Yes. Significant discounts are given to groups of 10 or more. Please inquire at [email protected].

Q: Are student discounts available?

A: Student discounts are not available for this year’s summit, however there are a limited number of volunteer opportunities at this year’s event. All volunteers will be given complimentary registrations. If you are  interested  in this opportunity please contact Angela Bailey.

Additional Questions can be sent to [email protected].