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Clean/Green tech and IT Careers
Jobs in Clean, Green Energy sector are expected to grow rapidly in the next 10 years from 600,000 to over 2 million. What do these numbers mean to the average lay person and where are the future job prospects? What kind of background is needed for pursuing these opportunities?
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed into law by President Obama in February, includes more than $70 billion in direct spending and tax credits for clean-energy and transportation programs.
The Cleantech or Green Energy sector has been one of the fastest growing areas of investment in the past decade with nearly a 50% rate of growth. Venture capital investments in the area have accelerated and consisted of over $28 Billion in 2008.
We have brought together a panel of experts that will provide you with an overview of the sector and help identify potential areas of future job growth. Learn how the government’s increased emphasis on energy independence and stimulus spending will impact the jobs market. Hear how you can better position yourself to take advantage of future opportunities.
Panelists:
* Imran Qidwai, President, Zaviah; Clean Energy Fellow, New England Clean Energy Council
* Dhesikan Ananchaperumal, VP, Engineering Services, Computer Associates
* Amy R. Mosher, Lead Coach - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), - Workforce Central Career Center, Worcester
Date: 08/20/2009
Location: India Center, Shrewsbury, MA
Time: 7:30 pm
Web: www.iswonline.org
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