Going Green - The Vital Role of Community Colleges in Building a Sustainable Future and Green Workforce

Going Green: A Report on the Vital Role of Community Colleges in Building a Sustainable Future and Green Workforce, AED, 2009. Primary author is Mindy Feldbaum, former ETA employee. This report examines the growing role of community colleges in a low-carbon, clean energy economy, and:

• provides examples of innovative strategies and practices used by community colleges to
  address climate change, environmental stewardship, and green workforce development;
  
• offers information on the fastest growing sectors and jobs in the clean energy/green economy
  that provide strategic opportunities for community colleges and their students;


• stimulates the dialogue on the role of community colleges in creating a sustainable future;
  and


• presents useful Web sites and resources for further information