Green Jobs Funding on Hawaii Island – a gathering with the Mayor
Come join Hawai`i County Mayor Billy Kenoi, Mike Gleason, Chariperson of the Hawai`i County Workforce Investment Board and others to learn what a green collar economy and green collar jobs can do for Hawaii Island.
Come learn about the latest research into green jobs from the County of Hawai`i and stratagies for partnering for green jobs funding. Specific funding opportunities will be shared. Specific partner opportunities will be shared. Open discussion at the end with panel from the County and State.
This meeting was put together by Hawai`i State Workforce Development.
If you’re into the green jobs movement, this seminar is for you.
Hawaii Island Green Collar Jobs Funding
Click here to download and share PDF flyer for the Green Collar Jobs Funding – Employer Workshop
An employer workshop to be held
Thursday, August 13th 9:00 am to 11:00 am registration: 8:30 am
Workforce Development Division Presentation Room
1990 Kino`ole Street, Suite 102
(Next to Kawate Seed Shop)
Topics of Interest
- Green Collar Jobs and Greener Economies – Brent Norris, Green Collar Technologies
- Green Job Employer – Michael Kaleikini, Puna Geothermal Venture
- Overview of Specific Grant Opportunities Related to Hawai`i Island – John Carroll, Hawai`i Island Workforce & Economic Development Ohana
- How to Establish Partnerships & Alliances to Acquire Funding – Alex Frost, Hawai`i County Research & Development Department and Susan Akiyama, Office of Housing & Community Development
In partnership with:
- Hawai`i Island Workforce & Economic Development Ohana
- Hawai`i County Workforce Investment Board
- Hawai`i Island Chamber of Commerce
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai`I
- Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association
- Big Island Workplace Connection
Call Bunnie Au-Suehiro at 981.2860 ext. 236 for registration & payment information.
Workforce Development Division
1990 Kino`ole Street, Suite 102
(Next to Kawate Seed Shop)
