THE HOST  After a 20-year career as an instructional designer/entrepreneur and college teacher and three years of environmental sustainability leadership in her community, Jen Boudrie saw a clear need to connect people and resources and created the MA Green Career Conference.  The Massachusetts Green Career Conference is directed by Jen Boudrie with the support of an Advisory Group and On-Site Conference Team.

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THE 2009 CONFERENCE

The first annual Massachusetts Green Career Conference was held 8am-noon, October 2, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough, MA. It was a successful forum for experts and exhibitors who provided green career guidance for jobseekers, a forum for stakeholders (government, businesses, colleges, individuals), current news from business & industry experts, and networking opportunities.  This conference attracted over 300 people and was sold out 5 days in advance.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER  Kevin Doyle, an expert and author on the green economy and environmental careers and co-chair of the New England Clean Energy Council's Workforce Development Group, has been tracking and analyzing the world of "green jobs" for more than twenty years.

PRESENTERS  Alex Risley Schroeder, Amy Beaudet, Amy Perlmutter, Bill Bean, Dave Wilkens, David Graziano, Dmitriy Nikolayev, Erin Travassos, Gabe Shapiro, Jamie Eldridge, Jeanette Wicks-Lim, Jonathan Klavens, Julie Galvin-Smith, Kevin Doyle, Kristen Fleming, Loren Walker, Lynn Benander, Marybeth Campbell, Martin Zogram, Meg Lusardi, Nancy Keenan, Nancy Savoie, Nancy Snyder, Navjeet Singh, Patrick Burke, Paul Marquis, Ron Gillooly, Susanne Morreale Leeber, Tom Goodrow, Victoria Matthew

SESSION TOPICS   

PRESENTATIONS

Find Your Niche and Market Yourself - Dmitriy Nikolayev

Certificate Programs - Ron Gillooly

Renewable Energy Career Training Options - Amy Beaudet

Green Communities - Meg Lusardi

The Power of Networking, People and Programs at UMass - Loren Walker

UMass Green Programs - Victoria Matthews

SPONSORS  Green Workforce Training, MA Clean Energy Center, Mass Green Initiative

EXHIBITORS  A123Systems, Bandgap, Brookfield Power, Cadmus Group, DEP, EEA, ICF International, Next Step Living, NStar, Wood Pellets, Qteros, Rise Engineering, Sun Wind, Clean Energy Center, DOER/Green Communities, Commonwealth Corporation, Alt E University, Green Mass Institute /Springfield Technical Community College, Green Planning and Coaching, HeatSpring, UMass, Clark University, Wentworth Institute, Other Massachusetts colleges and institutes

GREEN EVENT FEATURES

-Coffee and tea were Fair Trade and organic.

-Breakfast items were purchased from a local Massachusetts bakery.

-Reusable dishware (glass, ceramic, metal) instead of disposable (paper, plastic)

-The estimated 2.7 tons of C02 created by this event from car travel and electricity use was offset by a donation to www.LiveCooler.org to install energy efficient lighting in 7 low-income family homes in Massachusetts to save 4.7 tons of C02 and $2350 over five years.

-Ridesharing to this event was available through Viamerge.

2009 The first Massachusetts Green Career Conference     Photo by  Matt Baldelli

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THE 2010 CONFERENCE

The second Massachusetts Green Careers Conference was held October 1, 2010 at the Marlborough Holiday Inn.  The event strove to answer the timely question "What is My Role in the New, Green Economy?" by connecting stakeholders from business, education and government, and offering career guidance to job seekers from throughout the Commonwealth.  This is was a unique opportunity to reach these important constituents all in one place, grow green careers and help accelerate the greening economy in Massachusetts.  The conference attracted 350 people and sold out 3 days in advance.

ATTENDEES  People learning about and participating in the greening economy, such as l  local & state government staff  l  business people   l  educators  l   academic administrators  l  career service staff  l  workforce & economic development professionals  l  environmentalists  l  college students  l  professionals  l   job seekers  l  green career transitioners  l  and more.

KEYNOTE PANEL

l Mark Sylvia  (Introductions)  Green Communities Division Director, MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER)  

l Joan Fitzgerald  (Moderator) Author of Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development, Professor at Northeastern University, Director of Law/ Policy and Society, Program Director of Undergraduate Urban Studies

l Kevin Doyle  Principal of Green Economy and New England Clean Energy Council Workforce Development Co-Chair and author of popular green careers guides, including The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference:  Environmental Work for a Sustainable World

l Patrick Cloney  Executive Director of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, which is accelerating the growth of the clean energy industry in Massachusetts through direct investments in businesses and workforce development

l David J Hess  Professor in Renssalaer's Department of Science and Technology Studies and director of the program in Ecological Economics, Values and Policy, and author of the Green Jobs Project about state and local government policies in the US.

SPEAKERS  

Adam Lupino Regional Public Policy Coordinator, Laborers’ Int’l Union of North America   Alex Risley Schroeder MA Green Careers Coach, FHREB, Mass Workforce Alliance    Amy Beaudet Sales/Training, Alternative Energy Store    Amy Cannon Co-Founder, Beyond Benign    Amy Perlmutter Environmental Technologies Consultant, Perlmutter Associates   Angela Rizzolo Program Analyst, US DOL Women's Bureau    Audrey Schulman Founder of Home Energy Efficiency Teams (HEET)   Bill Bean Green Planning and Coaching   Blake Sosnow Recruiting Manager, KEMA    Carl Hakansson Sustainable Policy, Framingham State University   Chris Russell Green Job Spider   David Gibbons National Grid   David Graziano Marketing, Rise Engineering   Eric Hudson CEO Preserve Products   Ethan Jackson Center for Ecological Technology   Greg Morose Professor at UMass Lowell   Halina Brown Professor at Clark University Jeremy Shenk Senior Organizer at Community Labor United   John Jones National Technical Director of Building Performance Institute (BPI)   Judy Chang President of New England Women in Energy & the Environment   Julia Gold Director of the Green Center at Bristol Community College   Karen Martinson Fleming MBA Program Director, Green Mountain College   Lisa Wilk

President of Capaccio Environmental Engineering  Lisa O'Neill IDCE Graduate Admissions Clark University   Mark Fournier Professor, Lasell College   Marybeth Campbell Workforce Development Program Director, MA Clean Energy Council   Matt Commons CFO FloDesign Wind Turbines   Megan Raye HR Director, Next Step Living   Pat Arntzen Human Resources, EFI  Pat Fox Director of Operations for IREC (Interstate Renewable Energy Council) and ISPQ Patricia Pelletier Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MassCAP)   Rena Kottcamp Director of Research, Mass. Division of Unemployment Assistance  Stan Swiercz Training Manager, Center for Ecological Technology   Susan Lawton Professional Science Master's Program Coordinator, UMass Lowell   Thomas Michelman Boreal Renewable Energy Development   Trevor Capon Regional Lead, US Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment

POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS

Accredited Training Programs in Massachusetts

   Pat Fox, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

   John Jones, Building Performance Institute (BPI)

Businesses that are Hiring 

  David Graziano, Rise Engineering

College and University Programs

   Julia Gold, The Green Center, Bristol Community College

   Lisa O'Neill, Int'l Development, Community & Environment, Clark University

   Susan Lawton, UMass Lowell

Energy Efficiency and Weatherization

   Ethan Jackson, Center for Ecological Technology

Entrepreneur Success Stories

   Thomas Michelman, Boreal Renewable Energy Development

   Matthew Commons, Flo Design Wind Turbine

Green Career Transitions and Pathways

   Alex Risley Schroeder, Green Careers Coach

   Pat Pelletier, MASS CAP

Green Careers 

   Kevin Doyle, Green Economy and New England Clean Energy Council 

Hands-On Training

   Stan Swiercz, Center for Ecological Technology

Labor Market Research and Government Funding

   Marybeth Campbell, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

   Trevor Capon, US Department of Labor

   Angela Rizzolo, US DOL Women's Bureau

Materials Management and the 3 R's

   Mark Fournier, Lasell College

Union & Trade Trends

   Adam Lupino, Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA)

EXHIBITORS  7am-12:30pm   Education/Training Programs, Businesses - Hiring and Accepting Resumes, Career Resources, Organizations Seeking Interns

l  Aerotek  l  Alternative Energy Store  l  American Superconductor  l  Appalachian Mountain Club  

l  Boreal Renewable Energy    l  Evergreen Solar   l   Energy Federation Inc  l  Green Job Spider

l  MA Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP)  l   Mass Energy  l  Green Planning and Coaching 

l  KEMA  l   Massachusetts Audubon Society  l  National Grid  l  NStar  l  Next Step Living Inc.  

l  Rise Engineering  l  Whole Foods  l  Mass GREEN Initiative  l  Laborer's Int'l Union of N. America

l  Triumvirate  l  Bristol, Cape Cod and Massasoit Community Colleges  l  Clark University   

l  Center for Ecological Technology  l  Framingham and Westfield State Universities  

l  Green Mountain College  l  Mass Maritime Academy   l  UMass Lowell  l  and more

Exhibitors were accepting resumes for these positions and more:  l  Administrative Assistant  l  Assistant Team Manager  l  Assistant Store Manager  l  Business and Home Energy Advisors  l  Coffee Buyer  l  Customer Service Assistant  l  Customer Service Team Member  l  Customer Service Representative Spanish/English  l  Electrical Engineer  l  Electrical Energy Specialists  l  Employment Specialist  l  Energy Efficiency Analysts  l  Food Preparation Team Member  l  Interns with Backgrounds in Environmental Science/Biology/Chemistry  l   Journeyman  l  Marketing Associate  l Prepared Foods Executive Chef  l  Project Engineer/Analyst  l Professors/Teachers/Trainers for Energy & Sustainability Programs  l  Senior Relay Test Technician  l  Site Superintendent w/ Energy Retrofit Experience  l  Solar PV Panel Layout & DC Design  l  Technical Support Consultants with Experience  l  Weatherization and Insulation Technicians/Installers/Crew Leaders

LINKS provided by speakers and exhibitors

Alternative Energy Store  http://www.altestore.com/store/Books-Classes-Educational-Videos/Classes/c1065/

Appalachian Mountain Club  www.outdoors.org/employment 

Clark University  http://clarku.edu/departments/idce/default.cfm

Green Mountain College  www.greenmtn.edu  "#1 Green College in the US" Sierra Magazine

Laborers' International Union of North America  www.liunatraining.org

Mass Energy  www.massenergy.org/energy-efficiency

Massachusetts Maritime Academy  http://www.maritime.edu/index.cfm?pg=440 

Massachusetts Audubon Society  http://www.massaudubon.org/Jobs/index.php

National Grid  http://www.nationalgridus.com/aboutus/a2-3_careers.asp

UMass Lowell, The New England Consortium   www.uml.edu/tnec 

UMass Lowell, Professional Science Master's Program  http://www.uml.edu/grad/PSM/default.html  

US Department of Labor  Help for Laid Off Workers

US Department of Labor  Employment and Training Funding Opportunities

Westfield State University  http://www.gobacknow.com/

THE TOPICS

THE SCHEDULE

* INTRODUCTORY TRAINING ABOUT CAREERS

Sustainability Green careers will grow as our environmental sustainability efforts grow.  Learn about the fundamentals and far-reaching effects of environmentally sustainable practices.  Whether you seek a green career or are seeking to green your career, the big picture starts with environmental sustainability.  Presenter:  Clark University professor

Energy Efficiency  Funding is pouring into energy efficiency initiatives to help the environment, the economy, and employment rates.  Colleges are designing good energy efficiency programs and companies are hiring.  Presenter:  Center for Ecological Technology (CET) trainer

Renewable Energy   Renewable energy choices are growing.  The “Alternative Energy University ” is one of fewer than eight IREC accredited training programs in Massachusetts.  Homeowners and entrepreneurs are eager to take these courses.  Presenter:  Alt E Store Trainer

Materials Management   A typical first step in environmental sustainability is reducing waste and saving money.  Learn about the supply chain (reduced packaging, transportation, sustainable materials, etc.) and zero waste (reduce, reuse, recycle, compost) and consumer choices.  Whether you are an individual or a CEO you will be surprised how material choices make a difference.  Presenter:  Lasell College Professor

Green Chemistry  Good health depends on cleaner, cheaper, smarter chemistry.  It eliminates or reduces the use of toxic substances in products and manufacturing processes.  Presenter:  Beyond Benign staff

Sustainable Production   Learn about evaluating the environmental, social and economic impacts of existing products and designing better ones.  Presenter:  UMass Lowell’s Center for Sustainable Production Professor

COACHING & RESOURCES

Sit down with one of six experts for a one-on-one meeting at the conference at no additional charge. 

Green Career Experts – Coaching and resume feedback for people in career transitions

Sustainability Experts – Coaching for business owners/staff who want to go green.

Books - FREE raffle for seven excellent books about green careers and sustainability

CONFERENCE GOALS

l  Develop green careers in Massachusetts
l  Provide green career guidance and connect people to resources
l  Promote Massachusetts businesses and education/training programs
l  Network stakeholders from business, education, government and organizations to foster growth

GREEN EVENT FEATURES

l Coffee and tea are Fair Trade and organic. 
l Breakfast items baked on the premises or purchased from a local bakery.

l Reusable dishware (glass, ceramic, metal) instead of disposable (paper, plastic)

l Carpooling with colleagues was encouraged.  Ridesharing to this event available through www.Viamerge.com.

l The estimated C02 created by this event from car travel and electricity was offset by a donation to www.LiveCooler.org to install energy efficient lighting in low-income family homes in Massachusetts.

2010 The second Massachusetts Green Career Conference    Photo by Matt Baldelli

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THE 2011 CONFERENCE

The 3rd Massachusetts Green Career Conference is a forum for stakeholders in the greening economy, a showcase for experts and exhibitors giving green career guidance, a platform for updates and best practices in the greening economy, a place for job seekers to learn, and a networking opportunity for people from throughout the Commonwealth.  This is a unique opportunity to reach important constituents all in one place.

EXHIBITORS   

l  Education/Training Programs

l  Businesses that are Hiring and Accepting Resumes

l  Green Career Resources and Non Profits

Boston Architectural College  l  Building Performance Institute (BPI)  l  The Center for Ecological Technology (CET)  l  Chapman Construction   l  Clark University's International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE) Programs  l  Digital Lumens  l  GreenStaff  l  Laborers' International Union (LIUNA) Training   l  Marlboro College (VT)  l  Mass Climate Action Network  l  Mass Department of Environmental Protection  l  Mass GREEN Initiative at Springfield Technical Community College  l  Mount Wachusett Community College  l  Next Step Living  l  NStar  l  New Entry Sustainable Farming Project from Tufts University & Community Teamwork Inc. (CTI)  l  University of Massachusetts Dartmouth  l  Wentworth Institute of Technology  l  and more

Exhibitors were accepting resumes for these positions and more  l  Project Manager  l  Engineering and Configuration Manager  l  Program Manager  l  Design Engineering Manager  l  Corporate Communications Manager  l  Affiliate Manager  l  Customer Service Manager  l  Customer Service Representative  l  Business Development Associate   l  Applications Engineer (Pre-post Sales support)  l  Design & Sales Associate  l  HVAC Sales Manager  l  Home Energy Advisor  l  Home Assessment Logistics Coordinator  l  Weatherization Logistics Coordinator  l  Weatherization & Insulation Crew Lead  l  Weatherization & Insulation Technician  l  Field Service Technician  l  Construction Estimator  l  Solar Home Advisor  l  Standards Manager  l  Energy Analyst  l  Sales Associate  l  Waste Prevention Specialist  l  Inventory Control Specialist  l  Outreach & Education Manager  l  Technology Director  l  Senior Systems Engineer  l  Staff Systems Engineer  l  Electrical Design Engineer  l  Senior Electrical Design Engineer  l  Applications Engineer  l  Test Engineer  l  Senior Mechanical Engineer  l  Crystal Growth Engineer  l  Electrical Engineer  l  Firmware Engineer  l  Software Engineer  l  Mechanical Engineer  l  SQA Engineer (Software Quality Assurance)  l  PCB Design Engineer

SPONSORS  Green Workforce Training and Associates, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES   

People learning about and participating in the greening economy  l  local & state government staff  l  business professionals   l  educators  l  academic administrators  l  career services staff  l  recruiters  l  workforce & economic development professionals  l  environmentalists  l  college students  l   job seekers  l  green career transitioners  l  and more

COACHING & RESOURCES

Sit down with one of four experts for a one-on-one meeting at the conference at no additional charge.

    l  Green Career Experts – Coaching and resume feedback for people in career transitions

    l  Sustainability Experts – Coaching for people who want to learn more about sustainability

FREE raffle for six excellent books on green careers and sustainability

SCHEDULE
See the schedule and topics at Full Schedule.

THE TOPICS

Leading experts will offer informative sessions on timely topics:

CONFERENCE GOALS

l  Connect stakeholders in business, education, government and organizations

l  Provide green career guidance and connect people to resources

l  Promote green careers in Massachusetts
l  Showcase businesses and college programs that support sustainable development

CONFERENCE HOST

The Massachusetts Green Career Conference is hosted by Green Workforce Training and Associates and directed by Jen Boudrie, an instructional design expert and a leader of local environmental sustainability efforts.

GREEN EVENT FEATURES

l Reduced event materials and packaging

l Reusable dishware (glass, ceramic, metal) instead of disposable (paper, plastic)

l Carpooling with colleagues is encouraged and assistance provided upon advance request 

l The estimated C02 created by this event from car travel and electricity was offset by a donation to www.LiveCooler.org to install energy efficient lighting in low-income family homes in Massachusetts.

2011 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, SESSIONS, SPEAKERS & POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

8 – 9 am

Keynote Presentation

Green Careers in the Green Economy -  Marketing, Consumerism & Sustainability - Clean Energy Updates

   Susan Dobscha  Associate Professor of Marketing at Bentley University

   Kevin Doyle  Principal of Green Economy

   Patrick Cloney  Executive Director of Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

9:15 - 10:15 am

Sustainability  Introductory career session

     Susan Jennings  Director of the Sustainability Initiative at UMass Dartmouth  

Marketing Introductory career session

     Susan Dobscha  Associate Professor of Marketing at Bentley University

     Barbara Finer  Principal of Quivivity Marketing, WPI Venture Forum Member, Adjunct Professor at Emerson College teaching Entrepreneurship

2011 Green Careers in Massachusetts Updates and insights on green careers and the green economy

     Kevin Doyle  Principal of Green Economy; Workforce Development Co-Chair at the New England Clean Energy Council

Green Career Development Strategies Career development strategies from three different experts in the field

     Alex Risley Schroeder  Principal of Finding Earth Works

     Mary Gorham  Professional Coach for Leadership in Sustainable Development

     Julia Gold  Director of The Green Center at Bristol Community College

Local Green Businesses & Careers Learn about innovative, growing local businesses and green careers.

     Craig Della Penna  Owner/Broker of Pedal2Properties; Author of four books on rail trails & greenways

     Guy Compagnone   Director of Sustainable Practices, Chapman Construction

10:45 – 11:45 am

Green Chemistry and Training   Introductory career session 

     Mark Myles  Training Program Director at Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) of UMass Lowell

Clean Energy and the Entrepreneur  Introductory career session 

     Jim Dunn  President of Future Solar Systems  

     Leslie Hoffman  Curriculum Coordinator at STCC's Mass GREEN Initiative

Emerging Research on Real Green Jobs  Recent labor market research for green jobs, careers and businesses

     Jim Vollman  Project Director “Making Green Real” at the Northeast Research Consortium

     Phil Jordan  President of Green LMI

     Mark Maggi  Boston Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics staff member

Green Campus, Community & Career Connections Collaborative initiatives in Sustainable Development

     David Schmidt  Chairperson of the Energy Management Dept, Mount Wachusett Community College

     Susan Jennings  Program Director of the Sustainability Initiative at UMass Dartmouth

     Liem Tran  Director of Educational Outreach at Wentworth Technical Institute

     Montserrat Archibald  Green Campus Committee Leader at Greenfield Community College

Marketing Success Stories:  People and Businesses  Marketing insights from three professionals

     Gregory Minott  Principal of DREAM (Development, Revitalization, Energy, Architecture, Management)

     Harriett Lebow  Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity / ReStore for Worcester & MetroWest

     Alyssa Dver  CEO of Mint Green Marketing http://my.brainshark.com/No-Time-No-Waste-Marketing-No-kidding-707038482

1:15 – 2:15 pm

Sustainable Agriculture   Introductory career session 

     Sam Anderson  Outreach Coordinator, Sustainable Farming, Tufts University & Community Teamwork Inc. (CTI)

Smart Grid  Introductory career session 

     Ed White  VP National Grid

Career Networking Groups  Networking groups and resources help people with their careers

     Caroline Havey  Emerging Professionals Committee Member at Massachusetts USGBC

     Kathy Cryan-Hicks  Assistant Director of Programs and Community Relations at Chelmsford Public Library

Education and Training  Cutting edge programs from four experts

     Curt Lamb  Executive Director of Education Initiatives at Boston Architectural College

     John Jones  National Technical Director of Building Performance Institute

     Stan Swiercz  Training Manager at The Center for Ecological Technology

     Ralph Meima  Program Director, MBA in Managing for Sustainability at Marlboro College in VT

What Businesses are Hiring?  Company initiatives and job openings from industry leaders

     Megan Raye  HR Director of Next Step Living Inc.

     Juanita Duserick  NStar Recruiter

     John Carroll  President of Moss Hollow Solar and Vice President of the Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE)