California Center for Sustainable Energy

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (December 2, 2010) - Green job opportunities in San Diego will be the focus of the Green Industries Career Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 10, at the California Center for Sustainable Energy ( CCSE) at 8690 Balboa Ave., San Diego. The career fair and parking are free and open to the public.
The event will provide information about local jobs and training opportunities, as well as offer advice from green career professionals and resume reviews. More than two dozen companies and organizations will participate with exhibits about job openings and related services. CCSE is partnering with San Diego’s Able-Disabled Advocacy (A-DA) to sponsor the fair.

“This event will provide a unique opportunity for green job seekers to meet face to face with a variety of employers,” said Ashley Watkins, CCSE manager for education and training programs. “Making connections between job seekers and employers is essential to successfully growing a green economy in San Diego that will move us down the path toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.”

Companies with green job opportunities are welcomed to participate in the fair for free. For information, contact Linda Bloms at (619) 231-5990, ext 311, or visit the A-DA website at www.able2work.org.

The Green Industries Career Fair was made possible through a “Green Capacity Building” grant to A-DA from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

A-DA is a nonprofit organization that provides employment and training services to individuals with all types of disabilities and other barriers to employment.

CCSE is a nonprofit that helps individuals, businesses, municipalities and others to adopt greener practices and save energy and money through rebates, technical assistance and education.