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A GREEN JOBS EVENT

Saturday, November 22 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
MassMutual Center - Springfield, Mass.
www.umass.edu/green


:: Conference Highlights ::

Outlook for Green Jobs in Massachusetts - Until recently, businesses believed that "going green" or making environmentally conscious investments would hurt the economy. But views on this have shifted radically over the past year, says Robert Pollin, Distinguished Professor of Economics at UMass Amherst. Pollin will discuss research results that show how concerted invesments in clean energy can create tens of thousands of jobs in Massachusetts and millions nationwide.

What are Green Jobs and why do they matter? - Bracken Hendricks, co-author of Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy, will discuss the potential for green jobs in the United States and the policies needed to support them. As economic concerns and unemployment numbers continue to rise, clean energy jobs have emerged as a promising way to bolster Massachusetts' economy and get people back into the workforce.

Get Trained, Get Funded, Build Your Business - Three panel sessions will cover key themes: workforce training; business development; and finance strategies for clean energy enterprises. Panelists will tackle tough questions such as: What will green industries look like in the future? What's hot and what's hype? And, what skills do you need to get on board?

The New Clean Energy Landscape in Massachusetts - State Representative Daniel Bosley, State Senator Benjamin Downing, and Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Phil Giudice will provide insider commentary on the whirlwind of recent legislative activity that has set the stage for a dramatic acceleration of our clean energy economy.

The OPPORTUNITY FAIR - Clean energy, what does it mean to you? How can you get a green job or build your business around energy efficiency and renewable power? On Saturday November 22 career seekers, students, entrepreneurs and business developers will converge on one event: the Clean Energy Connections Opportunity Fair. A limited number of exhibitor tables still available.

 

REGISTER TODAY and Save!

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EXHIBITOR TABLES AVAILABLE

Why Exhibit at the Clean Energy Connections Opportunity Fair?

Employers: Reach the talent you need to build your clean energy business or organization.

Service Providers: Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with clients in the clean energy sector.

Exhibitor benefits:

    • High-visibility tabletop space in the Opportunity Fair.
    • Receive one (1) complimentary full-day registration for the conference.
    • Have your business, organization, or agency listed in the conference notebook.
    • Have your attendee identified with an Exhibitor Ribbon on their name badge.

For additional information and exhibitor registration:

www.umass.edu/green/exhibitor_info.html

413-545-2706
mwonsey@research.umass.edu

An extended period of REDUCED registration rates
has been made possible by the generosity of our sponsors:

Clean Energy Connections is produced by
the UMass Amherst Office of Research Liaison & Development

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High-visibility sponsorship opportunities are still available: umass.edu/green/sponsorship_opps.html