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Green Jobs – Green Community Forum

Published January 29, 2011

by iris_author

Feb12GreenJobsForum

Keynote Speaker: Majora Carter

Majora Carter made her mark on the South Bronx and the world, by connecting one of America's most economically & environmentally challenged communities to a new brand of solutions-based strategy.

Majora notes, residents "shouldn't have to leave their neighbourhoods to live a better one"

Session 1: Green Community Action Plan
Facilitated by: Toronto Region and Conservation Authority
Developing a Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan. Identifying transformation of existing communities to urban sustainability and increase their contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Session 2: Public Investment in Green Jobs
Facilitated by: Good Jobs for All Coalition
A camping to remove systemic barriers in employment and training, and ensure equitable access to opportunities, programs and apprenticeships.

Session 3: Resident Initiatives to Create Green Jobs
Facilitated by: Jane Finch Green Jobs Coalition
A collective strategy to make money while building your community using your interest, skills and knowledge.

When: February 12, 2011 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: HNES 140

Posted in: Job Postings

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