What are "green jobs" and how can they help shape a vibrant future for West Virginia? Join us for a stimulating afternoon of ideas and discussion about green strategies for economic growth and jobs that support families.

The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy and Create WV present:

Good Jobs, Green Jobs

A special pre-conference event at the Create WV 20009 Conference (NOTE: You can attend Good Jobs, Green Jobs independently or together with the Create WV Conference - registration at www.createwv.com/2009conference)

October 18, 2009, 1pm - 4pm - Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington, WV 

$39 Registration - Register today at http://www.createwv.com/2009conference/register

Speakers include:

• Emmaia Gelman, Green Jobs New York - A program of the Center for Working Families, Green Jobs New York is dedicated to creating one million green homes and 30,000 green jobs in five years.
• Jerry Hutton, Hocking College - The new Hocking College Energy Institute features hands-on learning for students studying alternative energy, fuel cells, vehicular hybrids and other forms of energy.

Featuring West Virginia Innovators! Experts from the Mountain State will share their experiences in advancing green jobs through business and industry, education and training, government and public policy.

Register today!