Worcester Green Jobs Coalition Mission

Organizing a local movement for green collar jobs for all. We work for resources to create sustainable jobs that are in sync with our community, culture and needs.

Next Green Jobs Coalition Meeting

Thursday, August 19th, 5:30pm
at 5 Pleasant St 3rd floor.
Open to the public.

Weatherization Revolving Loan Fund

The Worcester Green Jobs Coalition is helping to build a Weatherization Revolving Loan Fund:

Draft Overview 2-page Document

Power Point Overview 11-23-09

Overview Presentation 11-23-09 (PDF)

Portland Weatherization Revolving Loan Fund Article

Presentation on May 5th, 2010:

Worcester Weatherization Revolving Loan Fund Presentation from Worcester Roots Project on Vimeo.

Successful Events!

Two successful events building green collar jobs for all!

November 18th, 2009

“Shaping a Local Green Economy”

 7pm, Wednesday, November 18th at Clark University Center, 950 Main St. OMAR FREILLA of Green Worker Co-ops in the Bronx, and Sarah Assefa, of Toxic Soil Busters/Worc. Roots/EPOWER/EPOCA will be part of the main panel.  

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Also Weds. November 18th:

YOUTH ROOTS: Grow Green Enterprise

4:00-6:00pm In the Grind, Higgins University Center, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester

Organized by Worcester Roots Project and Worcester Youth Center

Including videos and performances from:
–Toxic Soil Busters Co-op
–Worcester Youth Center’s entrepreneur team and dance crew
–YouthGROW
–Hispaña Dance Company

Youth Roots webpage

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Get involved in the Green Jobs Movement!

Worcester Green Jobs Fair: A Success!

Event took Place: Sat. April 18th, 1-5pm
with a focus on entry-level jobs at the Worcester Youth Center.

Other Past Events:

Green Jobs Legislative Action Training

*Hear the latest about Green Jobs Bills, Funding Opportunities, Ways to get involved, and how we can build a local Green Economies in Worcester!
*Speaker include: Lilah Glick, Clean Water Action, Mass. Green Jobs Coalition Steve O’Neill, Ex-Prisoners and Prisoners Organizing for Community Advancement

Saturday, January 24th 3:30-5:30pm in Lurie Conf. Room (1st Fl. Higgins University Center) Clark University, 950 Main St

Kick Off Press Conference