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Veterans Green Jobs Allowed Me to Get Out of a Rut, by Sean Spurr
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by linda.
My experience with Veterans Green Jobs has been nothing short of outstanding. Given such a unique opportunity, one must grasp and take it for the full ride. Veterans Green Jobs allowed me to get out of a rut to which I was very accustomed. I have been working in and out of restaurants for the [...]
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Frequently Asked Questions: Energy Efficiency Training
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by linda.
Do I have to be a veteran to be eligible for this training? • Yes, form DD-214 is required. Vets without an honorable discharge status will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Do I need to be a Virginia resident? • No you do not, but you would be responsible for covering your living expenses (such as transportation, [...]
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Training Program Details
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by linda.
Veterans Green Jobs is recruiting 10 military veterans to participate in our exciting new program in northern Virginia. Through a generous grant from the Sierra Club Foundation and our strong partnership with the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), we are offering a four-week comprehensive weatherization training program at no cost to veterans. Qualified veterans [...]
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Veterans Green Corps – Get Started
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by john.
How to get started: • Send an email to vgc [at] veteransgreenjobs.org to schedule a quick interview to determine your eligibility. • We will route you to a partnering conservation corps to fill out an application. If you have already filled out a Veterans Green Jobs application, you may be required to fill out an additional [...]
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Veterans Green Corps – Job Descriptions
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by john.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMENImmediate Job Openings Veterans Green Corps (VGC) is hiring veterans who are up for a challenge and want to continue serving their country in America’s great outdoors. VGC conservation work is focused on protecting and preserving our public lands. Done in cooperation with national forests, national parks, the [...]
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Before you apply…
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by john.
Having trouble viewing this page in Internet Explorer? We are currently fixing those bugs. In the meantime, it displays great in Firefox (download) and Safari (download). This is an application for Training Programs with Veterans Green Jobs. To apply for employment opportunities with VGJ, click here Before you begin the application, please read the following: [...]
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My Experiences with Veterans Green Corps
Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by admin.
On the morning of the 22nd of June, myself and 7 other OIF/OEF Veterans embarked on a trail clearing hitch in the back country forest of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. In 10 days we humped 70 (+) lb packs over 34 miles of nearly abandoned woods, all the while leaving no trace of our temporal presence. Days began as early as 5 am and after 10 or so hours of cross-cut sawing, drain construction and general trail maintenance, I had little difficulty falling asleep with the sun.
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Home Energy Auditor Training (HEAT) Commencement Speech
Posted on 19. Jun, 2009 by john.
On June 2, 2009, the first team of veteran energy efficiency professionals graduated from the Veterans Green Jobs Academy™ Home Energy Auditor Training (HEAT) Program at a celebration held at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. Honorable Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Brett KenCairn (VGJ CEO) and Garett Reppenhagen [...]
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A Second Wind of Service by Ray Curry
Posted on 09. May, 2009 by admin.
… Patricia was more than happy to show us around her home, giving us a brief-yet-thorough history of each room and appliance. As I examined the crawl space under her home, attic, and the rest, I began to feel an overwhelming sense of service and connection, knowing we were going to be able to make sure her pipes didn’t freeze in the winter, and her heat wasn’t shut off this upcoming winter. I was no longer the perpetrator, but the fixer.
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