Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Job Opportunity!

PAID INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE! 

Learn to measure greenhouse gases in your community while gaining valuable real-world experience. 

Preferred majors: 
Environmental Science
Land Use/City/Urban Planning
Engineering
Biology
Public Policy
Sustainability-Related Majors

Find more information HERE and a job description HERE

Monday, February 27, 2012

LEED Classes!


Attention:  All Green Industry Providers, Business Owners, Developers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Potential Green Job Seekers

Market yourself or your company!  Your local U.S. Green Building Council and Central CA Builder’s Exchange have partnered up to offer you a series of LEED classes!

LEED Green Associate (first step to becoming a LEED AP)-
Friday, March 9, 9:00-5:00
LEED for Building Design and Construction (excellent preparation for the exam)-
Friday, March 16, 9:00-5:00
LEED Project Management Experience (your chance to work on a real project)-
Friday, March 30, 9:00-5:00

Typically, these classes can run from $500-$800 a piece, but we are offering them for just $175.00! 
See attached the flyer for more information.

ALL USGBC Members will receive $50.00 off of the registration!

That’s right, if you become a member of the US. Green Building Council Central CA Chapter for just $50.00 (if your business is already a corporate member or $70.00 as an individual), you will save $50.00 off of the registration.  There are many other benefits to becoming a member (and no other obligations).   Please contact me and I will help you with your membership:  michelle@greenexpectations.net

Also, for current LEED AP’s, these classes can count toward Credential Maintenance hours.


Stay tuned for more classes to come:  LEED Project Experience, LEED EBOM, CalGreen Inspector Certification, HERS, BPI, etc.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Register for Valley Go Green!

USGBC Central California Chapter, Southern California Edison, and Coalition for Clean Air are pleased to invite you to the Valley Go Green Summit at SCE Energy Eduction Center (Agtac) in Tulare. Registration is free to anyone interested in learning about creating a sustainable Valley. Representatives of local government, education, economic development, non-profit organizations, construction, and design industries are encouraged to attend. We have many interesting educational presentations and panel discussions being offered and are extremely pleased to feature guest speaker Terry Tamminen, president/founder of Seventh Generation Advisors. Read Terry's bio here!

Register online here!

Registration starts at 8:00am and the expo booths will be available from 8:00am to 6:00pm. See full schedule here!

To learn more about Valley Go Green Summit, visit http://usgbccc.org/vgg.html! We look forward to learning and seeing you on February 23, 2012!