Veterans Green Jobs is putting America’s military veterans to work in a green industry through MHEEP. Veterans participating in the Military Housing Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP) will perform home weatherization work on qualifying Virginia National Guard households at NO COST.
MHEEP is funded by the Sierra Club as part of its commitment to military families and the [...]

Milicruit and the Department of Labor (VETS) are pleased to announce the date of the virtual career fair being held for veterans and military spouses. Imagine being able to meet with dozens of industry leading employers, but without having to leave home.
A partial list of employers already signed on include: GE, T-Mobile, Wal-Mart, Booz Allen, [...]

Green Career Institute, a leader in Green Education and Training, is offering its leading Solar PV Curriculum to training and education providers nationwide.
“With over 1500 people trained, GCI’s Solar PV Curriculum is tried and true,” says John Sanchez, CEO of GCI.  “Our curriculum was written and designed by two Ph.D’s who are experts in the [...]

Here is a great podcast on transitioning from military life to clean energy jobs:
Young Americans returning from war sometimes struggle to readjust to civilian life. And a growing number of those coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan are making that transition via the environment.
In Washington State, an innovative program called the Veterans Conservation Corps helps [...]

Mar 12, 2010 – Cincinnati, OH — RecruitMilitary, a military-to-civilian recruiting firm, will present a free employment, entrepreneurship, and education event for job seekers with military backgrounds in Portland on Thursday, April 15. This event, the RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Rose Garden, home of the Portland [...]

The US Green Building Council operates a well-maintained career center with employment opportunities throughout the country.  You can browse current openings, post your resume, or create job announcement alerts for openings that match your skills and training.
 

The money is available for renewable energy training in communities across the country.

This is great news! While the exam only costs $150, purchasing the study materials or attending a training workshop can quickly add up.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in accordance with the G.I. Bill, has agreed to reimburse Veterans, eligible dependents and reservists for the cost of any of the LEED® Professional Exams™ [...]

The St.Louis Business Journal reports that Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced a major plan to support green job creation.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled a plan for job creation and retention Monday that relies on tax credits for car manufacturers, startup capital for small businesses, job training programs and investment in green jobs.
A cornerstone of Quinn’s [...]