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Gordon Soderberg

South West Conservation Corps Needs Crew Leaders

Position Title:

Crew Leader



Position Type:

Field-based, seasonal, full-time, exempt



Location:

Based out of Tucson, AZ, Salida, CO, and Durango CO; works throughout the Southwest including Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.



Salary:

$460 - $520 weekly stipend (depending on experience), includes weekly $25 mandatory meal deduction



Start date:

Program dates vary depending on program and region. Program length ranges from… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on May 2, 2009 at 12:19pm

Mike Flaherty

Learning to Lead

Well, I just got back from doing my first two home audits with the Southwest Conservation Corps. It was a lot of fun and very educational. The training we received last week more than prepared us and that knowledge will continue to grow throughout the rest of the training process. We learned how to use thermal imaging devices, conduct a blower-door test (checks for air leakage), and a lot about appliance efficiency.



Going into homes of low-income families to help show them how to… Continue

Posted by Mike Flaherty on April 28, 2009 at 1:27pm

Gordon Soderberg

New Orleans Green Housing - Katrina Sparks a Revolution in Green Modular Housing

Katrina Sparks a Revolution in Green Modular Housing

by Patricia Kirk - Apr 27th, 2009



A few years ago modular, or prefabricated, housing was the stepchild of the home building industry, just a cut above mobile homes or manufactured housing.



Now, with the offering of higher quality, green modular housing in the marketplace, consumers are beginning to view it in a fresh… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on April 27, 2009 at 12:30pm

Gordon Soderberg

The Green Army



By Alexandra Zavis / Los Angeles Times



Reporting from Ft. Irwin, Calif. -- Inside a futuristic-looking dome that rises from the sandy wasteland of the high Mojave Desert, soldiers in plywood cubicles work at computers powered by solar panels and a towering wind turbine.



Plug-in cars shuttle the troops across the vast expanses here at Ft. Irwin in San Bernardino County. At night, tents lined with insulating foam provide a… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on April 26, 2009 at 12:58pm

Gordon Soderberg

Veterans Green Jobs & Southwest Conservation Corps = Vererans Green Corps Ops!

Greetings from Veterans Green Jobs!



We are writing to inform you of immediate openings for approximately 30 veterans in the Veterans Green Corps. Veterans Green Jobs has combined efforts with the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to create the Veterans Green Corps (VGC) to provide transformative and leadership building work experience for military veterans.



Positions are now open for Conservation Crew Members, Fuels Reduction Crew Members, Crew Leaders and Program… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on April 25, 2009 at 3:44pm

Nick Morgan

How I Ended Up Here

As we approach the end of our first week of classroom instruction, I feel it's time to reflect and share my experience thus far. But before I do this, I would like to share a little bit of my background regarding how I came to be involved with Veterans' Green Jobs.



I graduated high school in 2002 with a full academic scholarship, a pole vaulting state championship, and an enlistment in the United States Army Reserves. I grew up in a small town in WV and was ready to kick ass and take… Continue

Posted by Nick Morgan on April 23, 2009 at 9:30pm

Mike Flaherty

Thankful For VGJ

Last May, roughly a year ago, I lost my grandfather to heart complications. He was the first grandparent I have lost. He really had a big part in shaping me as a young man and into my adulthood. He always had to be working, doing something to help others or maybe just to keep his idle hands busy. He taught me about work ethic, and doing a job well every time. He taught me about compassion and consideration of others. He taught me how to love those that I care about and always take care of my… Continue

Posted by Mike Flaherty on April 23, 2009 at 8:29pm

Gordon Soderberg

Thank Greyhound

Today we thank the fleet-footed dog that gives meaning to speed. Greyhound is also the name of the inter-city bus service that operates a fleet of buses that provide 13,000 daily departures to 2,300 cities and transports over 25 million passengers each year. Greyhound announced last week that their buses will be upgraded to service that meets the needs of twenty first century passengers. New buses with Wi-Fi access, power outlets, three point seat belts, and extra legroom are now being used on… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on April 23, 2009 at 8:44am

Gordon Soderberg

The Natural Disaster Stimulus Plan

By Prashant Gopal



When major floods or earthquakes hit, millions of insurance and federal dollars come in to rebuild, creating new homes and new jobs



Can a natural disaster be a good thing?



The Red River waters that blanketed Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., neighborhoods this week caused immediate destruction, despair, and economic devastation, but the surge of spending in coming years to repair and rebuild roads, sewers, homes, and businesses might be a… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on April 3, 2009 at 11:07pm

Gordon Soderberg

Veterans Green Jobs Launches Career Training Program Supporting Veterans to Lead America's Transition to Energy Independence

Veterans Green Jobs is developing an unprecedented national initiative to offer creative and concrete solutions for three of the most urgent issues of our time: rebuilding a sustainable green economy; reversing deteriorating environmental conditions and climate change threats; and reengaging our nation's nearly 2 million military service veterans who need meaningful new careers. The Veterans Green Jobs Academy provides job training and placement… Continue

Posted by Gordon Soderberg on March 22, 2009 at 1:10pm

 
 
 

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Washington State Disaster Reservists

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New Orleans Veterans Green Jobs:

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The Obama-Biden Plan

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www.veteransgreenjobs.org

Our Mission

The Veterans Green-Jobs (VGJ) provides training opportunities for military veterans in the emerging green-collar jobs sector. Veterans Green-Jobs Training Program incorporates green-collar college programs, intensive residential training and veterans’ restoration corps. In addition, VGJ seeks to provide a wide range of complimentary resources to assist veterans in post-war civilian reintegration. VGJ will also link trained veterans to green businesses in search of new leaders through a national Green-Jobs Clearinghouse.

The VGJ addresses three primary needs:

• Military veterans' need for meaningful, restorative careers

• Our country's need for a green-collar workforce

• Veterans' and veterans organizations' needs for supporting post-war civilian reintegration


By supporting both veterans and the development of a green economy, the VGJ’s work is restorative to our veterans, our economy and our planet.

MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL

During times of crisis, it is essential that lines of communication remain open between authorities and the people of our state. It is imperative that Louisianians and their families are well prepared, informed of emergency procedures, and each family has a personal disaster plan. This website provides important information for families across the state, information which helps save lives.

In times preceding a disaster, I encourage you to visit www.GetaGameplan.org for tips and information regarding preparations and to ensure that your entire family is knowledgeable about your plans. In the event of a major disaster, please return to this website, as I will use it to provide updates in the days and weeks following the disaster. By working together we can ensure safe, efficient preparation and evacuation methods during times of crisis.

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