Hawai’i Green Collar Institute

Posted On: May 05, 11

The Hawai’i Green Collar Institute (HGCI) is recruiting educators from Leeward/West O’ahu to learn about environmental and climate change issues in their communities and future jobs in “green collar” careers.  These career areas include, but are not limited to: forest, coastal and ocean conservation; native plant propagation; sustainable agriculture; alternative energy production; recycling and solid waste reduction; environmental health; and green design and architecture.

This program is designed to:

• Encourage innovation in curriculum development using place-based and experiential learning
• Identify career opportunities and training pathways in emerging green professions in Hawai’i
• Increase your network of professionals in green industries
• Expand your tool kit of curriculum resource materials

Dates and times of the program:

• June 8, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• June 9, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• June 11, 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

There is a registration fee of $20. All participants who complete the 3-day program will receive a $100 gift certificate to purchase green school supplies! Click here for more information.