Women's Green Jobs Roundtable

The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau Region VIII has requested that Salt Lake Community College host an employment workshop for women interested in learning more about training and job placement opportunities in today's green economy. Salt Lake Community College's Green Academy program will host this event Monday, Nov. 16th from 9:00 AM - 12:00  noon at our Miller Campus in Sandy, Utah. We cordially invite you to join Ms. Frances E. Jefferson from the U.S. Department of Labor and Salt Lake Community College for this event.

This workshop includes a moderated panel of industry, community, and government leaders who will address the following issues related to women and job opportunity in today's Green Economy:

Defining the Green Economy and its related academic and career pathways

Current and potential Utah "green jobs" for women

Training and education opportunities

Entrepreneurial and business opportunities for women associated with the Green Economy

In addition, there will be breakout sessions for more comprehensive information following the panel discussion along with a light buffet lunch and networking opportunity. Please see the agenda below for more specific information and confirm your availability with Judy Fisher, Roundtable coordinator, at 801-957-5252 by Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2009.

On behalf of Salt Lake Community College, we look forward to meeting you and working in partnership to grow and expand the opportunities for women as part of Utah's vibrant and dynamic economy.

Panelists Include:
Ms. Robin Erickson, Director, Utah Clean Cities Coalition
Ms. Lori Hansen, Customer & Community Manager, Rocky Mountain Power
Ms. Chamonix Larsen, Energy Program Director, Utah Division of Facility and Construction Management
Ms. Danielle Lower, Executive Director, SLCC Women’s Business Institute
Mr. Tim Hunt, President, Go Natural CNG
Ms. Ann Ober, Intergovernmental Specialist, Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office
Ms. Ashley Patterson, Owner, The Green Building Center
Ms. Piper Rhodes, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Kennecott Land
Ms. Mojdeh Sakaki, Director, SLCC Fashion Institute & Interior Design
Mr. Tim Ularich, Instructor, SLCC Photovoltaic Installation
Ms. Sarah Wright, Executive Director, Utah Clean Energy
Ms. Teri Klug, Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Ms. Joanne Milner, Education Partnership Coordinator, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
Ms. Samantha Julian, Energy and Natural Resources Cluster Director