ACC Awarded Grant to Train Women for Green Jobs

The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau has awarded the Austin Community College District (ACC) a $59,800 grant to recruit women into renewable energy training programs. Right now women make up about 10 percent of ACC’s renewable energy program students; with the assistance of the grant, ACC will undertake a strong recruitment campaign in hopes of boosting that figure to 20 percent over the next year.

“ACC is already a leader in renewable energy related courses, and this puts us even further ahead of the curve,” says Kirk White, interim executive dean for Continuing Education. “The grant will enable us to do more to reverse the under-representation of women in an increasingly important field.”

The effort will target new high school graduates, current ACC students, women using local workforce board and non-profit agency services, and members of green industry professional groups. The college will partner with a number of community groups to spread the word about ACC’s programs, which include training in solar technology, wind power, green building, and weatherization.

As part of the recruitment effort, ACC plans to develop a “Women in Green Jobs” website, place ads, use social networking tools, and explore “women only” classes. The award will also allow ACC to form a Speakers Bureau featuring women in renewable energy careers.

For more information on the Women in Green Jobs grant, contact Shelley Attix, with ACC’s Continuing Education Workforce Division ([email protected]). Your email address will be added to a list for program updates.

22 Responses to "ACC Awarded Grant to Train Women for Green Jobs"

By candace anderson September 1, 2009 - 1:15 pm

I am very interested in being on the ground floor of such a great program. “Women in Green Jobs”How do I get started? I am currently working only part-time and need to start a new career soon. When may I come by and discuss this with you? How about this week? I worked at the fusion center at the University of Texas many years ago, but really enjoyed the science of solar energy. I have raised my 4 girls and ready to have a career helping to reach individuals about renewable energy careers. Thanking you in advance for this outstanding opportunity. Candace Lee Anderson, 512-705-3780.

By Susie G. September 1, 2009 - 4:23 pm

I am interested in this program. Could you please contact me at my email address.

By Deborah Ellis 'Kibbs' September 1, 2009 - 6:17 pm

I am interested in helping being green with blogging, graphic arts, media, and photography. It would be a dream to be able to work with the ideal of creating a better world to live in. Thank you for the grant opportunities and please contact me with more information.

By Charlotte Taylor September 1, 2009 - 8:24 pm

I am very interested. I would like to have additional information in regards to qualifications and criteria for this exciting opportunity pertaining to green jobs and renewable energy. What a life changer this could be for me, my family and community.

By Coleen W. September 1, 2009 - 10:12 pm

Please contact me with more information at my email. I have a BS in Environmental Science (Water Studies Focus) from Texas State and currently pursuing both GIS and Civil Certification from ACC. Will this program also help with internship/job placement ?

By shevalia ross September 2, 2009 - 6:57 am

Thank you, for all the efforts that have gone into impowering women in the workforce. I am a mother of 3 and I take care of my mother and uncle. I could put a positive light on our family situation, if i could become more aware, of the concerns of renewable energy. I just want my childen and my family members to understand the importance of the challenges ahead. We should all do our part, to make our childrens, childrens furture a better place than ours could ever be. Please contact me with all information.

By ACC Staff September 2, 2009 - 10:24 am

By Jennifer Hong September 2, 2009 - 11:16 am

I am very interested in getting involved with this program.
Please put me into the distribution list. Thank you.

By Dutta S. September 3, 2009 - 1:54 am

I am very much interested in this program. I would like to have some more informations and also would like to know what are the requirements to enroll, duration of the program and whether this program has any internship or jobplacement opportunity. Thanks. Please contact me at my email.

By I Granada September 3, 2009 - 9:13 am

I am very interested in the program. I have a BS in Plant Biology and I’m interested in the Landscape Architecture program at UT. If there is credited coursework for the Masters program I would love to get started. Does this program assist in job placement/internships?
Thanks!

By Annamaria Houston September 3, 2009 - 9:35 am

Hi,

I am a current ACC student in my 1st sememster and am interested in this program.

By Alicia P. Evans September 3, 2009 - 2:25 pm

“Women in Green Jobs” sounds fabulous. The opportunity to be a crusader in our quest for clean renewable energy is ideal. There are many ways to harvest energy and to be able to bring energy to the market in a fashion that is a win/win for everyone. The excitement of energy in every aspect of how we live and use the power as a society will change the world. About Time!

By Cynthia Kelldorf September 5, 2009 - 3:35 pm

I would like to participcate in this program. I’m looking at career (change) options and heard about about the need for trained individuals in the not too distant future recently on the news. I’m excited I’ve seen this on your site.

By Julia Touve September 6, 2009 - 10:28 am

I’ll love to take this program. Please let me know about the energy career. Thank you.
Julia.

By diane v September 7, 2009 - 8:52 am

I’m very interested in Green Jobs. I’m retired USAF and currently work in the high tech industry. How do I get enrolled?
diane v

By Abbie Navarro September 7, 2009 - 3:13 pm

Please send me information on how to qualify for this program.

By BJ September 8, 2009 - 8:48 am

Hi,

I am currently enrolled at ACC.
I am a graphic designer and the idea of having more women involved in environmental issues is extremely intriguing to me. Please contact me and let me know how I can become part of this great program!

By Suzanne I. September 8, 2009 - 10:17 am

I am returning to the workforce after 14 years off to raise my kids. I am interested in this training. Please contact me at my email address.

By Kay Lindsey September 8, 2009 - 10:44 am

I am a woman-owned small business electrical and general contracting company and very interested in this program. Please forward to me all information regarding this exciting opportunity! Thank you. 210-378-2708 or 830-885-6806.

By TB September 8, 2009 - 11:00 am

Please add me to your distribution list.

By Laxmi D. September 9, 2009 - 10:41 am

I am trying to teturn to work force after 10 years. I was looking for a career choice. I am very interested in this program. Please add me in your distribution list.

By S. ATTIX September 15, 2009 - 5:58 pm

PLEASE NOTE: TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE “GREEN JOBS” PROGRAM & GET ONTO THE MAILING LIST FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: CONTACT [email protected] (please use the SUBJECT HEADING: “GREEN JOBS INFO?” We will mail all e-mail contacts, an Info. sheet on the Green Jobs coursework, now ailable at ACC! Thanks

By candace anderson September 1, 2009 - 1:15 pm

I am very interested in being on the ground floor of such a great program. “Women in Green Jobs”How do I get started? I am currently working only part-time and need to start a new career soon. When may I come by and discuss this with you? How about this week? I worked at the fusion center at the University of Texas many years ago, but really enjoyed the science of solar energy. I have raised my 4 girls and ready to have a career helping to reach individuals about renewable energy careers. Thanking you in advance for this outstanding opportunity. Candace Lee Anderson, 512-705-3780.
By Susie G. September 1, 2009 - 4:23 pm

I am interested in this program. Could you please contact me at my email address.
By Deborah Ellis 'Kibbs' September 1, 2009 - 6:17 pm

I am interested in helping being green with blogging, graphic arts, media, and photography. It would be a dream to be able to work with the ideal of creating a better world to live in. Thank you for the grant opportunities and please contact me with more information.
By Charlotte Taylor September 1, 2009 - 8:24 pm

I am very interested. I would like to have additional information in regards to qualifications and criteria for this exciting opportunity pertaining to green jobs and renewable energy. What a life changer this could be for me, my family and community.
By Coleen W. September 1, 2009 - 10:12 pm

Please contact me with more information at my email. I have a BS in Environmental Science (Water Studies Focus) from Texas State and currently pursuing both GIS and Civil Certification from ACC. Will this program also help with internship/job placement ?
By shevalia ross September 2, 2009 - 6:57 am

Thank you, for all the efforts that have gone into impowering women in the workforce. I am a mother of 3 and I take care of my mother and uncle. I could put a positive light on our family situation, if i could become more aware, of the concerns of renewable energy. I just want my childen and my family members to understand the importance of the challenges ahead. We should all do our part, to make our childrens, childrens furture a better place than ours could ever be. Please contact me with all information.
By ACC Staff September 2, 2009 - 10:24 am

For more information on the Women in Green Jobs grant, contact Shelley Attix, with ACC’s Continuing Education Workforce Division ([email protected]). Your email address will be added to a list for program updates.
By Jennifer Hong September 2, 2009 - 11:16 am

I am very interested in getting involved with this program.
Please put me into the distribution list. Thank you.
By Dutta S. September 3, 2009 - 1:54 am

I am very much interested in this program. I would like to have some more informations and also would like to know what are the requirements to enroll, duration of the program and whether this program has any internship or jobplacement opportunity. Thanks. Please contact me at my email.
By I Granada September 3, 2009 - 9:13 am

I am very interested in the program. I have a BS in Plant Biology and I’m interested in the Landscape Architecture program at UT. If there is credited coursework for the Masters program I would love to get started. Does this program assist in job placement/internships?
Thanks!
By Annamaria Houston September 3, 2009 - 9:35 am

Hi,

I am a current ACC student in my 1st sememster and am interested in this program.
By Alicia P. Evans September 3, 2009 - 2:25 pm

“Women in Green Jobs” sounds fabulous. The opportunity to be a crusader in our quest for clean renewable energy is ideal. There are many ways to harvest energy and to be able to bring energy to the market in a fashion that is a win/win for everyone. The excitement of energy in every aspect of how we live and use the power as a society will change the world. About Time!
By Cynthia Kelldorf September 5, 2009 - 3:35 pm

I would like to participcate in this program. I’m looking at career (change) options and heard about about the need for trained individuals in the not too distant future recently on the news. I’m excited I’ve seen this on your site.
By Julia Touve September 6, 2009 - 10:28 am

I’ll love to take this program. Please let me know about the energy career. Thank you.
Julia.
By diane v September 7, 2009 - 8:52 am

I’m very interested in Green Jobs. I’m retired USAF and currently work in the high tech industry. How do I get enrolled?
diane v
By Abbie Navarro September 7, 2009 - 3:13 pm

Please send me information on how to qualify for this program.
By BJ September 8, 2009 - 8:48 am

Hi,

I am currently enrolled at ACC.
I am a graphic designer and the idea of having more women involved in environmental issues is extremely intriguing to me. Please contact me and let me know how I can become part of this great program!
By Suzanne I. September 8, 2009 - 10:17 am

I am returning to the workforce after 14 years off to raise my kids. I am interested in this training. Please contact me at my email address.
By Kay Lindsey September 8, 2009 - 10:44 am

I am a woman-owned small business electrical and general contracting company and very interested in this program. Please forward to me all information regarding this exciting opportunity! Thank you. 210-378-2708 or 830-885-6806.
By TB September 8, 2009 - 11:00 am

Please add me to your distribution list.
By Laxmi D. September 9, 2009 - 10:41 am

I am trying to teturn to work force after 10 years. I was looking for a career choice. I am very interested in this program. Please add me in your distribution list.
By S. ATTIX September 15, 2009 - 5:58 pm

PLEASE NOTE: TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE “GREEN JOBS” PROGRAM & GET ONTO THE MAILING LIST FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: CONTACT [email protected] (please use the SUBJECT HEADING: “GREEN JOBS INFO?” We will mail all e-mail contacts, an Info. sheet on the Green Jobs coursework, now ailable at ACC! Thanks