Creating Green Jobs Through Weatherization: What Local Government Can Do

Private event of the Regional Elected Leader Caucus

Thursday, July 1, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Green Spaces Colorado 
1368 26th Street | Denver, CO 80205
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No Cost
Casual Breakfast will be served 
Invitation Only
RSVP required by June 25, please contact Nora Bashir or at (303) 477-6111 x21

Guest Speaker will be Jeremy Hays, Green For All and co-author of Green-Collar Jobs: Building Pathways out of Poverty and Careers in the Clean Energy Economy (2008), who will present on Portland's innovative Clean Energy Works policy and best practices from other regions. The program will describe how model weatherization programs can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow businesses, create economically sustainable jobs, and target workforce education and trainings to create a path out of poverty. A brief overview of related good, green job initiatives already underway in Colorado will also be provided.  

The event is open to local and state elected officials or their designees, public sector policy staff, and invitees only. Space is limited. 
  
**The Regional Elected Leader Caucus is an opportunity to network, dialogue, and learn about addressing social and economic policies in our cities and across our Denver metro region.**