http://www.greenforall.org Our hit list of policies, programs and research related to green-collar jobs from around the country. daily 1 2008-02-28T01:18:47Z http://www.greenforall.org/resources/water-works This report estimates the economic and job creation impact of a major investment in water infrastructure in the United States. This number—$188.4 billion—is based on the level of investment necessary, as estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency, to manage stormwater and preserve water quality across the country. We find that an investment of $188.4 billion spread equally over the next five years would generate $265.6 billion in economic activity and create close to 1.9 million jobs. No publisher Green For All Water 2011-11-18T20:56:41Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/best-practices-in-green-reentry-strategies Green For All thanks the 2010 Pathways Out of Poverty Re-entry Working Group for their contributions to the development and production of this report. Find out about the Working Group members' leading programs that realize the strategies we present to successfully transition workers from incarceration, back into the workforce. No publisher Green For All Community of Practice 2011-09-28T16:36:22Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/toolkit-for-residential-energy-efficiency-upgrade-programs Green For All created this Toolkit for Residential Energy Efficiency Upgrade Programs. The Toolkit offers examples, tools and templates that a program manager might use to implement an aspect of their program, from generating demand, to reaching the largest consumer market possible through innovative finance mechanisms, to building job standards into programs that result in family supporting jobs. No publisher Green For All Demand Generation Inclusive Finance Contractor Support Community of Practice Workforce Development High Road Agreement 2011-07-19T21:29:34Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/small-businesses-doing-business-with-the-federal-government The Federal government spends more than $500 billion in contracting dollars every year. U.S. law currently establishes a goal that 23% of prime Federal contract dollars go to small businesses, and yet, it has fallen short of this goal for the past several years. Small businesses need to take better advantage of the Federal market place. No publisher Green For All Federal Resource Capital Access Program 2011-06-30T19:52:11Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/reports-research/green-jobs-in-a-sustainable-food-system THE U.S. FOOD SECTOR is among the most productive in the world and is a significant driver of our economy. Yet, it’s failing us in major ways – putting public health, livelihoods and our environment at great risk. Obesity and diabetes rates are rising, communities are plagued by food deserts, and agriculture runoff is the biggest source of pollution in our rivers and lakes. This report examines the five sectors within the food system: Production, Processing, Distribution, Retail, and Waste. No publisher Green For All Food 2011-05-03T17:53:09Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/high-road-outcomes-in-portlands-energy-efficiency-upgrade-pilot In Portland, Oregon Green For All has been helping implement Recovery Act-funded programs that create high-quality jobs for people who really need them. With a clear-eyed commitment to high-road outcomes Portland has leveraged the collective expertise of its community to produce results. No publisher Green For All Workforce Development Community of Practice High Road Agreement 2011-04-05T00:31:51Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/blog/epa-protections-put-people-to-work Gotta love that clean air! Sure, it allows us to breathe well—but the work to protect the public from pollution also creates jobs! A new Ceres report finds that implementing two new air pollution rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency will create 1.5 million jobs over the next five years. No publisher Green For All 2011-02-08T19:57:56Z Blog Entry http://www.greenforall.org/blog/new-report-jobs-in-californias-green-economy-grew-three-times-faster-than-jobs-in-total-economy Data in this new report show that jobs in California's green economy are growing more than three times faster than jobs in the total economy. The Core Green Economy now accounts for 174,000 jobs in California and has a growth rate similar to that of software jobs since 2005. No publisher Green For All 2011-01-19T21:11:02Z Blog Entry http://www.greenforall.org/resources/bridging-the-equity-gap In Bridging the Equity Gap: Driving Community Health Outcomes Through the Green Jobs Movement, Green For All makes the case that the Green Jobs Movement can bring about a systems change to improve economic, environmental and health conditions for low-income communities. No publisher Green For All 2011-02-23T23:43:24Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/expanding-opportunity-employing-the-formerly-incarcerated-in-the-green-economy This reports provides information to enable efficient and equitable hiring of people with criminal records using Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funds. No publisher simonkim 2010-10-07T20:16:29Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/driving-demand-for-home-retrofits This best practice brief outlines the benefits of and strategies behind using community-based outreach and mobilization to generate demand for home energy retrofits. No publisher ladan Community of Practice 2010-07-28T17:25:59Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/clean-water-for-all-protecting-lifes-resource This colorful, educational water brochure can be used for organizing, trainings, workshops or tabling. You can use it to inform people about our water system and inspire them to take personal and collective action. Download the “Print-and-Fold” version to pass out. Also download the “Facilitator’s Guide” for more suggestions on how to use the brochure. No publisher Green For All Water Community Organizing 2011-11-16T19:51:18Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/green-gab-a-glossary-of-terms-used-in-green-business This glossary provides useful definitions for many of the terminology and buzzwords frequently used within the green industry. This guide serves as an introductory resource for anyone new to the intersection of sustainability and social justice, as well as for those who lack an exhaustive understanding of commonly used jargon. No publisher simonkim Capital Access Program 2011-06-27T23:01:58Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/where-to-get-the-green-sources-of-funds-for-green-entrepreneurs Many people struggle to figure out how they can obtain the capital required to start and/or scale a business. This guide may not offer all of the answers, but it does provide helpful insights into a wide variety of financing options available to aspiring entrepreneurs as well as existing small business owners. No publisher simonkim Capital Access Program 2010-04-05T22:35:03Z Resource http://www.greenforall.org/resources/10-green-business-ideas-for-new-entrepreneurs Many people see solar panels and wind turbines, and wonder how they are supposed to engage the green business economy. This guide outlines ten accessible business ideas that can be pursued by just about anyone, including those that are capital constrained. No publisher simonkim Capital Access Program 2010-04-05T22:34:50Z Resource