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Collecting Local Green Training Provider Data. Mary Bruton & Mike Muin Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. Overview. Overview of Definitions Timeline of Training Provider Deliverables Resources to Assist LWIBs Questions. Missouri Green Jobs Report.
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Collecting Local Green Training Provider Data Mary Bruton & Mike Muin Missouri Economic Research and Information Center
Overview Overview of Definitions Timeline of Training Provider Deliverables Resources to Assist LWIBs Questions
Missouri Green Jobs Report The Missouri Green Jobs survey is the first survey of Missouri employers that quantifies the number of green jobs in the state. Missouri defines green jobs as jobs directly involved in generating or supporting a firm’s green-related products or services.
What Does “Green” Mean? • Green Economy – Includes industries that contribute to at least one of the following: • The conservation of energy (energy efficiency) • The creation of renewable energy • Organic food production • The reduction (or elimination) of the direct negative impacts a product, company, or individual may have on the environment • The reduction (or elimination) of the direct negative impacts the environment may have on an individual • Research and development that goes to supporting any of the aforementioned functions of a green job
What Does “Green” Mean? (cont.) Green Jobs – Primary occupations engaged in generating a firm’s green-related products or services. Green Industries – A detailed industry that islikely to contain firms that produce parts, components, products, or services related to the green economy. Industries and firms were classified as green-related based on their primary product or service; not based on whether they were taking internal steps to use less energy or be more environmentally responsible.
Timeline for Selected LMI Grant Deliverables LWIB Regional Green Research Grants Collecting data on local training programs due May 15th 2010 •Statewide and Regional Green Growth Reports - Regional roll-up of green industries and job trends with local insights •Training Provider Survey and Report - Survey to identify issues with service demand, education gaps, and best practices •Green Pathways Competency Model - Model targets green opportunities and identifies levels of competencies needed Survey to start June1st, 2010 SurveyMonkey Model to be released Sept 30th, 2010
Resources to Assist LWIBs •Green Training Provider Cheat Sheet •Training Provider Contact Information and Program Database spreadsheets •Green Training Provider Database Template
Questions?Contact info:Mike Muinmike.muin@ded.mo.gov573-751-8634