Veterans Green Jobs

Call of Duty Endowment Names Kynnie Martin Outstanding Female Veteran

Kynnie Martin, volunteer program manager, has been named "Outstanding Female Veteran" by the Call of Duty Endowment. Congratulations, Kynnie!

Rosie the Riveter is a feminist icon that was created to encourage women to take on the jobs of men who had left to fight in World War II. Today, Rosie is a symbol of the strength of women in male-dominated work fields. Read about Rosie.

Weatherization Services: Saying ‘Goodbye’ to Army Blankets on the Walls

Our energy efficiency services make homes more safe and comfortable, while lowering utility bills. Learn how one client benefited.

Testimonials: California Back Country Trail Crew

"Working and living in Big Basin re-opened my eyes to nature and its true beauty. I also opened my eyes to community. I get an opportunity to push myself and have another start." – Aaron, Veteran of the U.S. Marines, Veterans Green Corps

"I was unemployed for 6 months. I know how hard that transition to civilian life is. There’s a mission here to train vets and help them get skills out in the world." – Andy, U.S. Army Veteran, Floor Manager - Volunteer Program

"We wanted to do more than just assimilate. We wanted to bring back that warrior spirit we had from the military, and show people that we can all really make a positive difference." - Derrick, U.S. Navy Veteran, Wildland Firefighter

Veterans Green Jobs’ Mission

To engage, transition and connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities that serve our communities and environment.

Veterans

Veterans Green Jobs connects military veterans of all eras with training and employment opportunities in the green sector economy. We also directly employ veterans. View descriptions of our programs, and read testimonials from veterans who have participated in our programs. Please join us – we would love to see you at an event or at one of our many volunteer days throughout the year! Continue Reading

Partners

Employers in the Green Jobs Sector, Training and Education Providers, and Program Partners Veterans Green Jobs is building partnerships with private sector businesses, government agencies, training organizations and nonprofits who want to join us in our mission to put veterans to work. Together, our ultimate metric of success will be the number of veterans we place in green sector jobs. Our goal? To connect with 1,000 veterans by mid-2013 and place 30 percent of them into jobs. Continue Reading

Supporters

As a nonprofit organization, Veterans Green Jobs relies on ongoing financial and in-kind support. Donor contributions make a real difference in the lives of military veterans. Volunteers support a variety of projects and events, helping us get closer to our mission every day. Read about the variety of ways our supporters get involved! Continue Reading

Customers

Veterans Green Jobs directly serves Colorado homeowners with home performance products and services. Our retail store, the Go Green Warehouse, is open to the public and sells discounted home improvement materials whose sales benefit our nonprofit programs. We also provide home HVAC services in metro Denver, and free home energy efficiency services to income-qualified households in Denver, Jefferson County and the San Luis Valley. Continue Reading

GE Selects Veterans Green Jobs as a Partner in Its What Works Project

Posted by linda on 03/06/2012 in Press Releases

Photos, Votes and “Likes” March 12-19 Support Job Creation and Training March 6, 2012, Denver, Colo. – Veterans Green Jobs is participating in an awareness campaign sponsored by GE to promote... More »

Military and Veterans Employment Expo

Posted by Vickie on 02/27/2012 in Events, News & Events

Brought to you by: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment Training Service Colorado National Guard South... More »

Veterans Green Jobs’ West Coast Office Opens to Recruit Military Veterans for Outdoor Conservation Work in California and Nevada

Posted by linda on 02/23/2012 in Press Releases

California Back Country Trails Crew and Fire Crew Offer Hands-On Training to Veterans February 23, 2012, SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Veterans Green Jobs, a national Denver-based nonprofit... More »

LETTER FROM THE CEO, Dr. William Doe – February 17, 2012

Posted by linda on 02/17/2012 in Press Releases

Government Budget Cuts in Low-Income Weatherization Program In response to the news of recent government funding cuts in low-income weatherization, I want to further explain how these budgetary... More »

Mike Bremer, a 2012 Corpsmember of the year

Posted by Vickie on 02/13/2012 in Events, News & Events, News Coverage

“When I returned from Iraq with the Army Infantry, I felt like I lost all meaning and purpose in life and I had trouble finding meaningful work. My Corps experience gave me new purpose and a... More »