Ask yourself, "why are we spending so much on the politics, especially one so called political party trying to tear down what was built, in this society, and tearing that down with huge corporate and individual funding?" instead of heavily investing in initiatives like this as well as innovative growth in alternative energy sources and more. What we once did as a society and country. We even worry more about the buying and selling of the stocks on the wall street instead of where exactly is that supposed investment in public companies actually going, certainly most not to economic growth for the country.
Nov 17, 2011 - The focus on green jobs as a potential bright spot in a down economy has created a “sweet spot” for nonprofits like the Student Conservation Association (SCA) that were already focused on providing jobs skills and career training while addressing the nation’s conservation needs.
Last year through SCA, 4,200 young people provided some 2 million hours of meaningful conservation work in parks, forests and communities in every state in the nation. Not only are these young people conserving our natural and cultural treasures, but they're receiving job readiness training during a time of record youth unemployment. And, most importantly, they're on the path towards becoming lifelong stewards of our land.
The services rendered by SCA members bring immediate and tangible benefits to our environment, but ultimately SCA’s mission is to build new generations of conservation leaders. To that end, SCA has implemented a series of career and workforce development initiatives aimed at providing young participants with the critical hands-on skills they need to enter the conservation workforce. The programs are often in partnership with federal lands management agencies as well as with corporations looking to engage youth in sustainable jobs.
Below are three examples of young people who gained green jobs skills training as a result of an experiential partnership program between SCA and a federal partner.
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