The 8th annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair will be held on Saturday, August 8th (from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Sunday, August 9th (from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, in Oregon, IL.
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The Pickens Plan has created local Congressional District Groups, just for us!
Please join the Illinois 11th Congressional District Group at http://push.pickensplan.com/group/DistrictGroupIL11. On that page, click the link at the top labelled + Join Pickens Plan District Group 11-IL.
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'Green-collar' jobs a growth area, U.S. group says
Companies are stepping up their environmental initiatives, and that may mean a boom in "green-collar" jobs.
A recent forecast by the American Solar Energy Society found that renewable energy and energy-efficient industries were responsible for the creation of nearly 8.5 million jobs in 2006, and by 2030 that number is expected to reach 40 million.
Colleges and universities are taking notice, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., a job placement consulting group.
Many have introduced specialized degree programs in eco-commerce, environmental accounting, green and social marketing, and ecological economics.
"The demand for 'green-collar' jobs is really exploding, especially as the cost of energy continues to climb," said John Challenger, the group's chief executive. "Students need to start thinking about developing skills that will give them an edge for these types of careers that did not even exist until recently."
Popular jobs include urban planners, forestry professionals and environmental lawyers, Challenger said. There is also a growing demand for architects and engineers with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit.
Chris,
On your "Illinois for Pickens" you have a letter set up to be sent to your congressmen. I really like how you set it up. I'm wondering what type of response you have gotten from the letter, your members, and so on? I would love to see us, in Ohio, follow your lead on this!
Yes we did meet when you were running against Renee Kosel. I am glad to see you are still active and involved, especially with this ever so important issue. I look forward to working with you on the Pickens Plan.