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Green Jobs Pathways Info Session

March 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free
Image with green and blue waves that says Green Job Pathways: Seeking paid interns, paid host businesses, and paid mentors. Info session on March 22, 2023.


Where:
Zoom

Cost: Free

Register here on Eventbrite

Who Should Attend: Come to this informational session about Green Jobs Pathways applications if you are an interested host, intern, or mentor. This session will be your last opportunity to hear from the Program Coordinator before close at 12AM Saturday, April 1st!

Program Compensation: 

    • For youth: $21.50/hr 
    • For hosts: $2,000 stipend
    • For mentors: $1000 stipend

Other Benefits: 

Hosts will receive, in addition to a $2,000 stipend:

    • A FREE sustainability assessment of your businesses, including a FREE action plan for your business’ water quality management and sustainability milestones
    • FREE Digital storytelling: i.e. Blog posts and social media/marketing pieces detailing your business’ efforts and impact to increasing your green business practices 
    • Management and tailored training in the EnviroStars platform and profile management

By Mentoring Green Jobs Pathways Interns, Mentors will have access to:

  • Exposure to careers in green jobs through panels, informational interviews, etc.
  • Exclusive continuing education, engagement, and networking events

Interns will also have access to:

  • Training in water quality assessment of stormwater and wastewater, amongst other sustainability assessment and consultation practices
  • Access to a panel of ten mentors in a variety of subject matter areas and industries belonging to green sectors
  • Exposure to careers in green jobs through panels, informational interviews, etc.
  • Exclusive continuing education, engagement, and networking events

A big thanks to King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division and the Office of Economic Development for making these programs possible!