Green Resources
Events
Informational Resources
- Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor issued new report “Why Green Is Your Color: A Woman’s Guide to a Sustainable Career”
- Women’s Role in the Clean Energy Economy” By Jorge Madrid “Men have traditionally dominated employment in the Green Economy. “Women’s Role in the Clean Energy Economy,” however, provides a refreshing prediction of change for the future, and emphasizes the “integral” role that women will play in the future of the green economy. New organizations, like the Vermont Works for Women Project are equipping women with skills to excel in “nontraditional” employment fields like construction, manufacturing and agriculture.” “Women-owned businesses” are expanding at twice the national average for other businesses for the last ten years.
- Women in Green, Voices of Sustainable Design by Kira Gould& Lance Hosey “Women in Green, Voices of Sustainable Design,” explores why women are more predisposed to be involved in the sustainability movement. It raises the idea that as a product of motherhood, women are more in touch with their environment. The book also explores how connections between certain traditionally feminine characteristics like compassion and caring make women more likely to be involved in the green movement. Through a series of conversations, with architects, policy-makers, students and teachers, the authors demonstrate why women have a special role to play in the Green Movement and the field of Green Design.
- Green Career Books, Green Jobs Network A collection of books about green jobs and careers.
- Green Jobs Webinars and Conferences, Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau The Department of Labor Women’s Bureau is hosting monthly conferences throughout the summer 2010 on a number of topics to encourage an exchange of ideas and information between professionals in the Green Economy. These webinars are designed to help women find employment opportunities in the Green Sector. Currently, the sessions are tentatively planned and exact dates have not been set. Check regularly with the Women’s Bureau website for updates.
Agencies
- Council on Environmental Quality: The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) coordinates Federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives.
- Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau: Department of Labor’s vision for 2010 and beyond is good jobs for everyone. In support of this vision, the Women’s Bureau develops and implements programs and policies that seek to identify and address opportunities for American women to achieve their potential in the workplace.
- White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families: This task force is improving work and family balance and expanding education and lifelong training opportunities, including those in the green economy.
Networking
- Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology: An organization that seeks to increase the impact of women on all aspects of technology and increase the positive impact of technology on the world’s women.
- EcoWomen: A social community of women who care about the environment that fosters networking, collaboration, and career-building opportunities at every professional level.
- ENERGIA: An international network on gender and sustainable energy.
- Forum of Women in the Environmental Field: A professional organization for women with careers in the environmental field; both public and private sectors in Minnesota.
- Green for All: A national organization working to build an inclusive green economy.
- National Society of Women Environmental Professionals: A non-profit professional association of women involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy.
- New England Women in Energy & the Environment: A network that harnesses the environmental passion, intelligence and leadership experience of New England women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors.
- Women in Fuel Cells Network: A network that fosters the professional growth and leadership of women in the fuel cell industry, provides a forum for discussion of issues common to our members, and encourages scientists, engineers and professionals to pursue careers in hydrogen and fuel cells.
- Women in Renewable Energy and Development (WIRED): A professional organization for women in the Washington, DC area, who work in renewable energy, and energy-related international development.
- Women of Wind Energy: organization that promotes the engagement and professional development of women in the wind energy industry.
- Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment: A non-partisan, policy-neutral organization that focuses on women, energy and the environment.
- Women’s Environmental Council: Professional association for women in various environmental fields.
- Linkedin: Green Jobs and Career Network: Resource for both those who work in the Green Job field as well as those seeking information on employment on these careers.
Blogs
- Foster Unplugged: A blog by the faculty of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business
- Green Economy Post: A great resource for any and all people interested in the green economy. Information is update frequently!
- Greenyourfuture.experience.com: Check out this blog to learn how far green jobs have come for women over the past 40 to 50 years and other interesting insights on opportunities available today.
- Jetson Green: A blog for all things in the green building sector, Jetson Green has updates on new or up-and-coming products and technologies, and details eco-friendly building initiatives across the United States.
- Sisters in the Brotherhood: A blog for the latest construction news, news releases and information relating to tradeswomen in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
- Young Women Misbehavin’: news, opinions, stories and stats about working women issues, all with a side of sass.
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