Pinellas County Extension Thinking Green: Green Jobs- Two Opportunities to Get Some Answers

Extension Launches New UF/IFAS Blog
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The University of Florida/IFAS Extension has developed a new blog that will provide information through our on-line newsletters. In the next week, we will be launching the new site which will provide the same selection of topics for your use, plus the Extension Timely Topics. Extension Agents in Pinellas County strive to bring you the most up-to-d...

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4-H welcomes fall with fresh, flavorful apples and pecans
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The annual 4-H apple and pecan sale sponsored by the Pinellas County 4-H Association is now in full swing. This sale is the main fundraiser for the 4-H Association. Each year, the Pinellas County 4-H Association awards $6,000 in grants for 4-H camps and trips, 4-H Legislature, 4-H Congress and, most recently, college scholarships. This year, the s...

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Green Jobs- Two Opportunities to Get Some Answers

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By Vestina Crayton, Extension Specialist

English novelist Charles Dickens said it best in the Tale of Two Cities ‘It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.’ With unemployment at an all time high, the emerging green job industry has persevered and brings entrepreneurial and employment opportunities"

On July 22nd, the Tampa Branch of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter U.S. Green Building Council will sponsor a panelist discussion about green jobs. Local business, academia and community leaders will be on-hand to provide information and answer questions about the various training programs and employment opportunities that are available. Students and the general public are encouraged to attend. For details and to register, click here.

If you are unable to attend this event, register for the upcoming Pinellas County Extension’s Green Jobs Webinar Tuesday July 27th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.