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Woodberry & Associates Global Consulting and Development Services are organizers of the "Greening Our Communities" mixer hosted by the National Wildlife Federation, on March 24, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The National Wildlife Feration will announce their 2010 initiatives.

6:30 - Networking

7:00 - Presentation

Lori Sokol, Ph.D, will discuss the challenges involved in trying to balance career and personal responsibilities whether a person is male, female, single, married, a parent or has aging parents. She will present tips and tools about how to manage these double and often triple life roles.

7:30 - Q & A, Networking

8:15 - End

Lori Sokol, Ph.D., is a work/life coach and the Host of 'Juggling Act,' a weekly radio show which provides inspirational true-life stories of individuals who are successfully balancing their work and family lives. Dr. Sokol is also the publisher of Work/Life Matters magazine, and her articles on the topic of work/life balance have been published in a variety of major blogs including the Huffington Post.

RSVP at Eventbrite, today!

Start the week well. Counterpose that computer time with a few yoga poses. Erica Heinz, founder of Yogoer, will offer open-level vinyasa flow yoga on Monday nights in February. We'll do some backbends to open up round shoulders, wrist work to fight off carpal tunnel, and standing poses to stretch out tight hips. You'll breathe and think better all week.

Beginners welcome! Bring your own mat. Class is by donation

05:00 PM - Sign up for Membership - Spring Promotional Rates (!)

06:30 PM - Entrepreneurial Workshop TBA

RSVP to Emma at emma@greenspacesny.com

09:30 AM - Grab some Crop to Cup coffee, the wireless info, and a comfy seat (first come, first served)

05:00 PM - Sign up for Membership - Spring Promotional Rates (!)

06:30 PM - Monthly Documentary Film Screening Night - "Dispatches - The Great Green Smoke Screen (2007)"

Running Time: 48 minutes

Synopsis: Days after Live Earth partied for the planet, Dispatches reveals how attempts to buy our way out of climate crisis may not be delivering. Channel 4 News' Science Correspondent Tom Clarke dissects the many 'solutions' to global warming - from carbon off-setting to green energy tariffs.

RSVP to Emma at emma@greenspacesny.com

This upcoming group exhibit with offer up new ways of thinking about 'fiber' as a basis for how we might (re) fashion our lives, our patterns of consumption, and our personal style.

Image Credit: Abigail Doan

PowerUp NY Energy Efficiency Seminar

On Saturday, February 13, 2010, energy efficiency experts will speak at Green Spaces NY, a workspace for eco-entrepreneurs, about energy efficiency options for homes and businesses and how you can take advantage of government programs to make your building more energy efficient. We have a great afternoon planned with amazing speakers and an opportunity for you to make a real difference for yourself and the planet.

Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Green Spaces NY, 394 Broadway Avenue, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10013 (map)

Schedule

1:00 - 2:30 | Talks

• Dr. Jacqueline Floyd, PowerUp NY, Introduction
• Robert Peras, NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services
• Chris Benedict, R.A., Architecture and Energy Limited
• Diana Pangestu, New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) and SolarOne

2:30 - 3:00 | Open Panel, Q&A

• Andrew Personette, DMD Green, Moderator

3:00 - 4:00 | Meet and Greet Hour

• Talk one-on-one with the speakers and participating guests.

Admission is free, but seats are limited. Register early to reserve a seat by clicking the button below.



Seedco Green Jobs Wage Subsidy Program Overview

Seedco is looking to partner with employers in the emerging green sector on a Green Jobs Wage Subsidy program.  Through this program, the wages of approximately 130 new hire entry level employees will be subsidized for up to 6 months.  This is an excellent opportunity for start-up and established businesses in the emerging green sector to build their workforce with minimal recruitment, hiring and training costs.

What is the Seedco Green Jobs Wage Subsidy Program?

The Seedco Green Jobs Wage Subsidy program is funded through President Obama’s stimulus program and is operated in coordination with the New York City Department of Human Resources.  The program covers 100% of an eligible new hire’s wages, up to $14 per hour, for a period of 3 to 6 months.  The program supports the growth of businesses in the emerging green sector while also incentivizing these businesses to fill entry level positions with appropriately matched public assistance recipients.  Many public assistance recipients have skills and experience yet may need additional on-the-job support and training when starting out in the emerging green sector.  Wage subsidies allow businesses to provide this training and support by subsidizing 100% of the wages for the first few months on the job.

What type of employers are we looking to partner with?

Our ideal employer partners:

• Offer base wage of at least $8.00 per hour
• Offer a minimum of 35 hours of work per week on average
• Are committed to making a “best effort” attempt to retain 50% of the subsidized hires on their payroll after the subsidy period ends

What is the job seeker profile?

To qualify for wage subsidies a job seeker must be a current public assistance recipient.  All of our job seekers have completed job readiness training programs and many have completed specialized programs in such areas as building maintenance, weatherization, customer service, and food service to name a few.  Because public assistance recipients have a wide range of skills and educational backgrounds, they will be prescreened to meet the requirements set by the employer before they are referred for an interview. Our job seekers will have access to work support professionals if assistance during the first months of employment is needed. 

What is the role of the employer?

• Provide a job description detailing the requirements of the open positions
• Interview pre-screened candidates and hire candidates that meet requirements
• Receive reimbursement of 100% of the employees wage during the subsidy period and commit to making a “best effort” to retain 50% of the subsidized hires on their payroll after the subsidy period ends

Interested?

 Bring your lunch by Green Spaces New York to speak with Michelle Bhattacharyya, Seedco Associate, from 12:30PM to 2PM

Wed - 1/27 - Blue Gold - World Water Wars.

 See you at 6:30pm - BYOB

Please RSVP to emma [at] greenspacesny.com