1 -- When presenting the slides you may delete this one --HOW TO USE THESE SLIDES These slides are intended to be used by resident leaders in presenting the GREEN JOBS workshop to their community as part of the “DCHA Healthy & Sustainable Communities program”. These slides are customizable and are meant to be adjusted to fit the needs of your community. Please review the content and images and change as you feel necessary to best fit your community’s goals, wishes, and experience. There are further guidelines in the “notes” section at the bottom of each individual slide. These guidelines provide information on how to present the slide, customize it, or find more information to better prepare you for leading the workshop. When you are ready to present the slides, go to “SLIDE SHOW” along the top bar of this document and select “From Beginning” on the far left. This should cause the slides to go into presentation mode. If you have any questions on how to utilize the slides, please contact the DCHA call center: (202) Thank you and Have Fun!!! -- When presenting the slides you may delete this one -- Instruction Slide 1
2 (varies based on activity)AGENDA Icebreaker and Introductions 10 min Updates How you are doing in competition How much your site has saved so far Upcoming events Any other updates 5 min Program Introduction Slides Discussions Last workshop’s pledge successes and challenges People share their experiences with the competition / program Workshop slides 20 min Interactive Game / Activity (Suggestion: Environment in the News –or- Taking care of the Commons) min (varies based on activity) Handouts Pledge forms (explain pledge actions and the purpose) Gifts (LED bulbs, shower timers, green cleaning supplies, smart strips, etc.) Announcements Next workshop (topic, date, time, etc.) Raffle prize winner from last workshop (if applicable) Call to action to get neighbors out Wrap Up People turn in pledges on the way out (and get entered into next raffle drawing) If fill out pledge, give them their participation sticker Rearrange agenda as you like and consider intermixing the workshop slides and activities to break up the presentation.
3 -- When presenting the slides you may delete this one --If this is the 1st workshop or there a new people to the workshop, briefly go through the PROGRAM INTRODUCTION slides so people understand the purpose and background of the program. -- When presenting the slides you may delete this one -- Instruction Slide 2
4 GREEN JOBS Intro Slide
5 Ask residents about their level of interest in “green jobs” and what they are hoping to get out of the workshop.
6 What does “Green jobs” even meanGreen Jobs = opportunities that provide a social or environmental benefit Two main types of green jobs: Jobs that have always been around that are now being done in a more environmentally-friendly and socially-conscious way. New industry of jobs focused on green technology, infrastructure, and programing. Green jobs can mean many things to many different people. Generally speaking though, it is any work or career opportunity that provides a social or environmental benefit. There are two main types of green jobs: (1) Jobs that have always been done but are now in a environmentally friendly or social conscious way. An example of a job that’s always been done would be housekeeping – we have always taken care of and cleaned our buildings, but now there are many jobs that are doing this in a way that’s better for the environment and people’s health. Or, teachers – now many teachers are incorporating environmental education and STEM lessons into their everyday curriculum. (2) Jobs that are part of the new industry of green technology, infrastructure, building or program development. Such as: energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, green construction, renewable technologies and more.
7 Where are the jobs? Biggest job growth:PV / Solar Installation and Maintenance Urban Gardening Weatherization Building Maintenance Green Infrastructure Maintenance So, where are we seeing the most jobs in this industry? The biggest growth has certainly been with the installation and maintenance of PV solar panels. There is also growth in weatherization programs and building maintenance done in a “green” way. Additionally, there is a growing focus on green infrastructure in the DC area, such as stormwater management.
8 Why green jobs? Growing industry - demand will be there for a long time Benefit to environment, air quality, health, etc… Vocational skills Plenty of opportunity for entry level employees Room for personal growth and development Provides opportunities to people facing employment barriers Why focus on green jobs? What benefit does it bring to the people of this country? …Well, green jobs: Are a growing industry and there will be demands in the field for a long time, so it’s great to train people in these skills so they can be successful These jobs provide a benefit to the environment, air quality, and health by reducing our emissions, improving ecosystems, and providing education They fill a gap in the work force for needed vocational skills – providing good jobs for people that don’t want to or can’t afford to go to college There are well skilled and well paid jobs in entry level positions There is opportunity to grow personally and financially within the industry – people can advance quickly Provides a buffer and much needed jobs at times where unemployment is high And, the Acts put forth around “Green Jobs” specifically help those people facing barriers to employment
9 This slide shows for every million dollars invested, how many jobs would come from it.For example, if you invested $1 million in coal, we’d get 7 jobs, if we invested $1 million in solar power we’d get 14 jobs, and if we invested in the bicycle industry, we’d get 1,610 jobs. This goes to show the potential of green job creation and why this is and should continue to be part of our growing economy.
10 “What the (BLEEP) is the green Economy” videoThis 13 minute video is great for introduction to the different ways in which we can create green cities that create green jobs to make our communities healthier. If you don’t have enough time to watch the full 13 minutes, time segments 3:00 to 5:45 and 7:22-8:52 give a nice overview. If you are connected to the internet, you should be able to play it when in “slide show / presentation” mode, by hitting the play button. SEE “VIDEO DOWLOADS” IN THE TOOLKIT FOR A DOWLOADED VERSION OF THIS VIDEO. COPY ONTO YOUR COMPUTER, SELECT, and HIT PLAY.
11 ARE Green jobs a good option for you?Like to work with your hands? Are you well organized? Do you enjoy solving problems? Do you like to work with people? Do you enjoy working outside? Green jobs vary from soft to hard skilled tasks. Green jobs are good for a variety of people with a variety of skills, especially if you: Like working with your hands Are well organized Enjoy solving problems Like working with people Enjoy working outside And, most importantly, if you want a job where you bring benefit to the environment or people. Green jobs are not all just hard skilled tasks (like construction or installation), but there are also jobs around developing and implementing programs – working more with computers and people.
12 Where to Start? …Right here at dcha So, where to get started?!There are many places to look for opportunities in the green job industry. A great place to start is by going into the DCHA’s Workforce Development Initiative office and they can connect you with a lot of opportunities – we’ll talk more about this in the next slides. …Right here at dcha
13 DCHA: workforce development initiativeLocated at SW Family Enhancement Career Center (Greenleaf Gardens, 203 N Street, SW.) The program is designed to bring together businesses that need reliable employees and job seekers in search of permanent employment. Services Offered at the SWFECC includes: Job readiness training Occupational Skills Training Job Fairs & Job Club activities Section 3 and market mate job opportunities Job Retention Services Site Location for Employee Interviews Referral Services Partnerships with other community-based organizations The DCHA Workforce Development Initiative (located in the SW Family Enhancement Career Center behind Greenleaf) is designed to bring together businesses that need reliable employees and job seekers in search of permanent employment. The SWFECC prepares public housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents for training and employment opportunities to assist them in moving toward self- sufficiency. DCHA utilizes existing partnerships in a variety of businesses including: construction, maintenance, landscaping, hospitality, retail, technology, food services and medical billing as viable job opportunities for clients. At the Southwest Family Services Center you can also receive training, get help with your resume, get info on upcoming job fairs, receive referral services, and more. ---- Showcase list of workforce development partners and office of resident services’ weekly/bi-weekly job packets. [You should be able to get this information from Ms. Hampton and the Service Coordinators]
14 DCHA: workforce development initiativeConnect with potential jobs in DCHA too!!! Green Cleaning Resident Engagement Outreach Community Agriculture / Urban Farming Green building / construction Section 3 Jobs The SWFECC office can also connect you with potential jobs and training within DCHA. The Green Cleaning program at Langston is a great example. Langston had over 20 residents that participated in the green cleaning certification program. For more information on this program specifically, you can contact their Resident Council President: Ms. Ester Hardesty. Other opportunities include resident engagement outreach, community agriculture, and green building/construction. One great option to find job opportunities related to green jobs or any other careers is through HUDs Section 3 provision which you can access through DCHA. The Section 3 provision requires that contractors to the housing authority that receive funds from HUD must provide jobs or job training to low income residents connected to the project in their neighborhood. If interested in applying for section 3 jobs or want more information, check out the website. Showcase list of workforce development partners and office of resident services’ weekly/bi-weekly job packets. [You should be able to get this information from Ms. Hampton and the Service Coordinators]
15 There are a lot of opportunities outside of dcha as well…Now we’ll get into some of the opportunities outside of DCHA.
16 Opportunities outside of DCHA*DC Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) – *DOEE Green Pathways - Sasha Bruce Youthwork - Anacostia Community Outreach Center - GreenScheme - United Planning Organization (UPO) - placement/ Building Futures - And more… There are many, many opportunities around green jobs out there. Here are a few of them. We’re going to focus more specifically on DC SEU and DOEE’s Green Pathways
17 DC Sustainable energy utility (SEU)“Helps district residents, businesses, and institutions save energy and money through energy efficiency and renewable energy programs”. Workforce Development Program: 5-6 month externship with on-the-job full-time training as well as additional training in both soft and hard skills. After the externship have opportunity to transition into full-time career Weekly training on energy efficiency topics every Monday Externs make $15-$20/hour full time Sample position types: Administrative, Information Technology (IT), CAD programming, Solar installers, business Development, HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical assistance Career training and placement assistance for those who successfully complete the program DC Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) is a DC based organization committed to helping district residents, businesses and institutions save energy and money through energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Their workforce development program that includes a 5-6 month externship with on-the-job training – working full time – as well as receiving additional training in both soft and hard skills. After the externship the goal is that participants transition to a full-time career in their industry of choice and have the ability for long-term growth and success. The program just graduated their first cohort with over 80% placement rate in a job within their field. For more information on this program check out: https://www.dcseu.com/docs/rfq/FY16/WorkforceDevelopmentContractors-FY2016.pdf
18 DOEE – Green Pathways A new online portal to connect residents with full-time and part-time green employment, internships, fellowships, volunteer opportunities, and summer jobs at DOEE. Through this program, DOEE anticipates hiring more than 60 full-time and part-time employees during the 2016 fiscal year. The DOEE Green Pathways website is a great first-stop shop for those interested in green jobs. DOEE has created this website in order to collect all the green job opportunities in the area and provide a single place to access all those opportunities. There are career pathways, green fellowships, internships, summer programs, and volunteer opportunities. The site shows opportunities throughout the DC area – include the Dept. of Employment Services, Capital City Fellows, Goodwill DC, LEAP Academy, and more.
19 Many opportunities for youth (16-25 year olds)To name a few: The Corps Network (Americorps) DC Green Corps* Groundworks Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP)* The opportunity for youth in green jobs is huge and there is a large potential for growth. The programs listed here are focused on youth and provide a great transition for people from high school to career. In the next few slides, we’ll talk specifically about the GZEP and DC Green Corps
20 Green zone environmental program (GZEP)Every summer, GZEP partners with the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program to provide over 300 youth and young adults, ages 14 to 24, with an opportunity to learn about energy and environmental issues, complete community- based environmental work projects such as rain gardens and storm drain markers, and prepare for careers. www.does.dc.gov/summer The Green Zone Environmental Program (GZAP) takes place in the summer and is a great opportunity for youth to learn about energy and environmental issues and work on green projects around the city. Youth in this program work on projects such as rain gardens, storm water, and community cleanup projects.
21 DC Green CORPS (WASHINGTON PARKS AND PEOPLE)The DC Green Corps a city-wide gateway to 50 different green career tracks in urban and community forestry and watershed restoration. The program focuses on environmental justice, sustainable native reforestation, riparian buffer planting, invasive removal, urban agriculture and arboriculture, and green controls of urban systems, such as storm and sewer flows. The Green Corps and Center have a referral system to help participants connect to jobs. DC Green Corps is run by Washington Parks and People out of the Marvin Gaye Community Center. The DC Green Corps provides a gateway to over 50 different green job tracks in urban and community forestry and watershed restoration. Jobs within the Green Corps include: environmental justice, reforestation, invasive species removal, urban agriculture, stormwater management and more.
22 Project dream Green: A youth environmental revolutionThis is a great video on what the Groundwork program has been able to accomplish on a very grassroots and tangible level. (7:52) If you are connected to the internet, you should be able to play it when in “slide show / presentation” mode, by clicking on the logo -or- SEE “VIDEO DOWLOADS” IN THE TOOLKIT FOR A DOWLOADED VERSION OF THIS VIDEO. COPY ONTO YOUR COMPUTER, SELECT, and HIT PLAY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwq8bG7ajx4
23 Pursuing green jobs is a Benefit to our economy, to our world, and to our future…
24 activity Now is the time to do the activity. You can do “Environment in the News,” “Taking care of the Commons,” or any other activity outlined in the Toolkit
25 Slides for pledges and stickersInclude here images of the pledges and/or participation stickers you will use in the slides. Explain how residents can use them and their purpose