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Transitioning Out & Still Making a Living by Nick Morgan

Posted on 09. May, 2009 by admin.

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Transitioning Out & Still Making a Living by Nick Morgan

Understandably, there seems to be little opportunity in the civilian world for those who have a combat MOS. Fortunately for my friend and other vets with similar situations, Veterans Green Jobs programs like HEAT (Home Energy Auditor Training) and the Veterans Green Corp are available to offer a new set of tools for veterans to quickly assimilate into society within a lucrative field.

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Moments Like This by Geoffrey Talkington

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by geoffrey.

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Moments Like This by Geoffrey Talkington

Henry was thrilled to find out that Joe and I were combat vets from OIF. We were in Alamosa, Colorado doing energy audits for low income residents, as part of the Veterans Green Jobs Academy’s ‘first wave’ cadre of HEAT (Home Energy Audit Training) professionals.

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Learning to Lead by Mike Flaherty

Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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I just got back from doing my first two home audits with Veterans Green Jobs close partner organization, the Southwest Conservation Corps. It was a lot of fun and very educational. The training we received last week more than prepared us and that knowledge will continue to grow throughout the rest of the training process. We learned how to use thermal imaging devices, conduct a blower-door test (checks for air leakage), and a lot about appliance efficiency.

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Thankful for VGJ by Mike Flaherty

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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My grandfather served in the ARMY and always wanted to trade soldier stories with me; anything from sharing basic training experience at Ft. Know to deploying overseas during time of war. In my grandfathers eyes I was always a soldier, and I wanted to remain that way for the rest of my life. I placed my ID card into his casket and whispered to him, with eyes full of tears, “I’ll always be a soldier for you Papaw.”

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How I Ended Up Here by Nick Morgan

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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As we approach the end of our first week of classroom instruction in Home Energy Auditor Training (HEAT), I feel it’s time to reflect and share my experience thus far. But before I do this, I would like to share a little bit of my background regarding how I came to be involved with Veterans Green Jobs.

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Semper Fidelis by Ray Curry

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by admin.

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As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a hero – from “soaring” around my house as a child with a blanket-turned-cape to practicing ninja-like stealth on my unsuspecting sister. Joining the United State Marine Corps at the age of 17, came as a surprise to few.

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From Disillusionment to Decision: Joining Veterans Green Jobs

Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by admin.

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When I joined the military in 2000, I had a myopic view of the world. Like most prospective soldiers, a desire for purpose and economic stability ignited my enthusiasm toward military service. In my uniform I stood proud and strong, youthful in my mind, body and spirit. I had no knowledge of the struggle ahead. [...]

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Talk Is Cheap. So Is Conservation.

Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by emily.

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In a recent meeting that Veterans Green Jobs held with Seattle City Lights – the public utility company that powers all of Seattle – we learned that the cost of implementing energy conservation measures for Seattle would only be one third of the cost of creating new renewable sources of energy to meet Seattle’s growing [...]

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Intro To Green Job Training

Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by jeff.

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What makes a Veterans Green Jobs Education and Training Program? Veterans Green Jobs (VGJ), in partnership with several educational institutions and training organizations have developed and are continuing to develop, different education platforms that provide veterans with the needed expertise, certification, and in some cases, college credit, required to enter into, or start their own [...]