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Wm. B. Sullivan Realty & Co.
Estate Planning and General Law
RAVINIA
"A Great time in a
Wonderful Place" SJC
Adopt a Pet, Come for a Visit
CAGIS Archaeological
Consulting Services
Nov
18, 2009
Residents Gather to hear Mr. Jason
LaFleur, of Alliance for Environmental Sustainability
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to a Green Career
What is a green career? A green career is one in which the present generation meets its needs in ways that allow future generations to meet theirs. A green career is one that considers a triple bottom line: Planet, People, and Profit.
Jason LaFleur, of Alliance for Environmental Sustainability, spoke Tuesday (11/17/09) about emerging green careers and the green careers you can create for yourself. It is fitting that he spoke in the LEED certified Public Works building in Oak Park.
LaFleur says that green or clean careers fall in the
following categories:
Generating / storing renewable energy
Recycling existing materials
Energy efficient product management,
distribution, installation, maintainace
Education, compliance, awareness
Natural and sustainable product manufacturing
Recycling existing materials
Energy efficient product management,
distribution, installation, maintainace
Education, compliance, awareness
Natural and sustainable product manufacturing
Mr. Jason LaFleur discusses issues with attendees.
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LaFleur suggests three steps to finding a green career you will enjoy. First, choose your green goals. Examples of these goals could be water conservation, reduction of greenhouse gasses or production of clean energy. Next, inventory your interests. Consider your strengths, previous career successes, education and other life experiences. Then pick an industry where putting your goals and interests to work will move the field in a green direction. LaFleur says that volunteering or internships in your desired area are excellent ways to gain experience, make sure you like your choice and to make contacts in your that area. Another path to consider is to green up you current job, business or field by working from within.
Training is available in green fields at local community colleges such as Wright College in Chicago and Triton Community College in River Grove.
LaFleur’s presentation and links to many resources are available on line at www.ecoachievers.com.
Oak Park informational signs displayed in Village Garage.
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Course Description
COMING DECEMBER 2009!
Chicago, IL: December 10
Green building is a cornerstone of the new green economy. This 8-hour classroom course will introduce to you to the broad principles of green building, and can help prepare you to pass the LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) exam.
This course will provide a detailed overview of
o Green Building and Sustainability Principles, Terminology and Processes
o LEED Principles and How they Impact Building Design, Siting and Life Cycle
o Energy Efficient Interiors and Exteriors
o Environmental Landscaping Considerations
o Case Studies and Examples
It will also include:
o Material designed to help pass the LEED Green Associate exam
o Your own copy of the 230 page LEED GA Student Manual to assist you in reviewing course material
o 30 day access to online practice tests with 400 sample questions and other online study resources
Q: What is LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)?
A: LEED GA is the new level of green professional accreditation created for those in non-technical fields . It is part of the USGBC�s LEED v3, launched in April 2009. The LEED GA accreditation will set you apart as having mastered the core concepts and strategies of LEED, and confirm your commitment to green building and sustainability. No matter what level of LEED accreditation you seek, you must first achieve the GA level.
Q: Who can benefit from the LEED Green Assocate accreditation?
A: Real estate brokers, government workers, city planners, educators, and business people involved in the building construction and maintenance fields will find that the LEED GA credential on their business card helps them stand out as a green building leader.
If you to pursue a LEED AP+ specialty designation and are not already a LEED AP, you must pass the LEED Green Assocate exam first.
Q: What is required to take the Green Associate exam and what does it entail?
A: . The Green Associate exam takes two hours and is a multiple-choice test. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) requires that in order to be eligible to sit for the LEED GA exam, you must have some level of green building experience. Taking our class counts as the experience you need to be eligible to sit for the LEED GA exam!
Q: How will the EcoAchievers Green Associate Exam prep course help me achieve my goal of becoming a Green Associate?
A: EcoAchievers is an approved USGBC educational provider. Its Green Associate prep class will assure that you will be able to confidently take the Green Associate exam by providing the following:
1. Eight course hours led by a LEED AP instructor with real world experience in green design and building.
2. Foundational understanding of the principles of green building and sustainability
3. Comprehensive overview of the LEED rating system
4. Material designed to help pass the LEED Green Associate exam
5. Your own copy of the 230 page LEED GA Student Manual to assist you in reviewing course material
6. 30 day access to practice tests with 400 practice questions and other online resources
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