The Green Collar Jobs Council blog is all about California Going Green and creating jobs in the current and future workforce. The newly created Council addresses the needs of a Green and Clean Economy with efforts aimed at improving worker’s skills, which are coordinated and effective.
A White Christmas yes, but have you ever heard of a "Blue" one?
I got this media alert and thought I would check it out. Check back for photos. In the old days if your video camera didn't work you would automatically get a blue everything, even snow. I will check to make sure my camera is working on this one. Stay tuned. Media if you want to go contact the publicist below.
George Blodwell and Model House Eco 'Blue' Holiday Party
WHEN: Saturday 12th December Press check in 1:15pm for 2:00pm red carpet arrivals
WHERE:call number below for address & directions.
BACKGROUND INFO:
The new show Model House is teaming up with Brit stylist George Blodwell and Blue Eco Alliance, for a celebrity 'Blue' Christmas party.
Eco Alliance has determined that Californians use 70% of their water on their lawns and so this waterless lawn truly capitalizes on The Birth of Blue.
George being a Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist intends to make waterless lawns the style of the future.
WHO: Morgan Fairchild (Chuck, Friends), Liz Vassey (CSI), Navi Rawat (Numbers/Flash Forward), Stephanie Pratt (The Hills), Sharon Lawrence (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Bloom Vail (The Young & The Restless), Raphael Sbarge (The Young & The Restless), Ed Begley jr,Treva Etienne (24/Terminator Salvation), Alice Amter (The Big Bang Theory), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (The Fourth Kind),Christine Peters (Producer of How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days), George Blodwell,
Model House Hosts: Amanda G Alys, Anna Singleton, Mariel Knox & Lauren English. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
For more information or credentials please contact:
Catherine Lyn Scott,Publicist 323 988 5667 OR Cell:323 388 8315
Jack Kyser
Presents Mid-Year
LAEDC Forecast 2009-2010
Negative trends in most business sectors.
Some key industries--fashion, entertainment and aerospace-- facing changed business models. Federal stimulus funding
starting to arrive in Southern California.
Los Angeles— The U.S. economy "is nearing the bottom this summer" but modest growth is forecast for 2010, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Commission said in a report issued Wednesday.
In its 2009-2010 "Mid-Year Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook," the LAEDC's KyserCenter for Economic Research said difficult times would continue for the rest of 2009 and into 2010 for Southern California, the entire state and the nation.
“We think the economy is nearing bottom this summer, so the current economic news looks terrible,” said LAEDC Chief Economist Nancy D. Sidhu. "This recession officially began in December 2007 and looks like it will be the deepest downturn since the recession of 1981-1982.”
The LAEDC Forecast projects the U.S. economy will shrink by 2.7 percent during 2009 and then grow modestly -- by 1.7 percent -- in 2010. Inflation is unlikely to be a problem in the near term, declining by 0.8 percent in 2009.
The report indicates problems have deepened and will persist for the auto and housing industries, noting that conditions have drive two automakers and many suppliers to bankruptcy, while the U.S. housing sector has been shrinking for more than three years. However, the LAEDC said it appears the bottom is near for housing.
With business investment spending and U.S. exports also declining, the only sector that is growing is the federal government. U.S. economic recovery funds are beginning to appear in Southern California and their impact will grow through the rest of 2009 and 2010, the report found.
The continued economic weakness will be reflected in worsening unemployment, with the economy likely losing 5.4 million non-farm jobs for the year and the unemployment rate reaching 10.4 percent in 2010 -- the highest since 1982.
“At mid-year 2009, California too is in a serious recession, and the economic news during 2009 has been dismal,” Sidhu said.
California's housing industry should hit bottom by the end of 2009 but the recovery will be moderate at best, the LAEDC said. The state’s non-farm employment will fall by 694,100 jobs in 2009 and the unemployment rate will average a painful 11.6 percent.
While the state's housing sector remains in a very depressed state, the retail sector is also being hammered, with sales expected to decline by 12 percent in 2009, following sales declines in both 2007 and 2008.
Jack Kyser, the founding economist of the KyserCenter for Economic Research, said the five Southern California counties will continue to suffer in 2009.
“Job losses will continue in construction, manufacturing, retailing and leisure and hospitality services," he said.
With retail stores of all types continuing to close, the impact is being felt in such other areas as the apparel industry, which is undergoing a change in its business model as store closings reduce the number of potential customers, Kyser noted.
The motion picture/TV production industry is negatively affected by eroding broadcast network audiences and a growing concern for cost containment. The region is also suffering from erosion of in-state feature film production.
“This is not good news for below-the-line workers or the multitude of small suppliers to the industry,” Kyser said.
International trade activity at the region’s ports and airports will continue to decline.
With defense spending set to slow and profit-starved airlines reducing orders for new planes, the Southern California aerospace industry will continue to face difficult challenges in 2009 and 2010.
About the LAEDC The LAEDC, the region’s premier business leadership organization is a private, non-profit organization established in 1981 under section 501(C) (3). Its mission is to attract, retain, and grow business and jobs for the regions of Los AngelesCounty. Since 1996, the LAEDC has helped retain or attract more than 152,000 jobs, providing $7.5 billion in direct economic impact from salaries and $128 million in annual tax revenue benefit to local governments and education in Los AngelesCounty. Visitwww.laedc.orgor call (888) 4-LAEDC-1.
[Editors: The study results will be posted @ http://laedc.org/newsroom/Midyear-2009-07.pdfand www.MayoCommunications.com/home.htm.
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LOS ANGELES -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday launched the California Green Corps (CGC) to promote the state's emerging green economy.
The CGC, part of the state's efforts to utilize federal economic stimulus funds and public-private partnerships for green jobs training, will place at-risk young adults aged 16-24 into jobs in California's emerging green economy, Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
"President (Barack) Obama and I share similar priorities right now when it comes to helping the economy rebound and creating a greener California and America," said Schwarzenegger. "In California we will utilize federal economic stimulus funds and public-private partnerships to help stimulate our economy while initiating actions to improve our environment."
The governor said green jobs are exactly what the economy and environment need right now, and the CGC targets that need while helping at-risk young adults realize a brighter future.
Investing at least 10 million dollars in federal economic stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Labor and an additional 10 million dollars from public-private partnerships, the initial phase of the CGC will consist of a 20-month pilot program reaching at least 1,000 of California's at-risk young adults, according to the statement.
The program will consist of a minimum of 10 regional Green Corps throughout the state, with at least one regional Green Corps located in each of California's nine economic regions. All programs will be public-private partnerships that include green job training, a stipend, an educational requirement and community service, the statement said.
To help ensure the success of the Green Corps, it will be housed under California Volunteers, an agency in a unique position to leverage federal economic stimulus funding and to work with public- private partnerships and across state agencies, said the statement.
This program furthers the goals of California's Green Collar Jobs Council which was created when Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 3018 in September 2008. The Council is charged with developing a comprehensive approach to address the workforce needs associated with California's emerging green economy.
His Excellency Francisco Santos Calderon of Colombia talks to ITEP students at LA Area Chamber of Commerce Trade Workshop.
Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon of Colombia spoke to some 60 high school students today (2-15-09) from the ITEP Academies Global Business Academy, Carson High School, Global Safety & Security Academy and Port of Los Angeles International Trade Academy from Phineas Banning High School .
Francisco Santos Calderon
Colombia's Vice PresentThe event was billed as “Introduction to Careers in International Trade programs” - Transportation to The World Trade Week Education Committee event at the LA Area Chamber of Commerce.
Colombia Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon tells students if you don't love your job, it is time to look for another.
Vice President Calderon said, “Education was important, but you must have a passion for everything you do. When you’re not happy, it is time to look for another job,” Calderon told International Trade Education Program (ITEP) high school students.
Carol Rowen, chair WTW Education Committee, ITEP welcomes Colombia Vice President Francisco Santo Calderon as he arrived at the LA Chamber of Commerce Trade Week Workshop.
Calderon told the students that he was a journalist before becoming vice president, and never in his wildest dreams thought about being vice president when was a reporter.
His Excellency Calderon told ITEP students you're already ahead of the game in your career jsut by being here.
“It is important to stay in school, get a good job and have a passion for what you are doing,” he said. His Excellency also said with the economy so challenging, students with International Trade Education Programs (ITEP) are getting the edge, and making themselves more competitive. Outside in the hallways Calderon told reporters he looked forward to working with the new President Obama administration.
James R. Callahan, president & CEO, Nautilus spoke to ITEPs high school students. Callahan has been known to follow or walk job applicants out to their car in the parking lot, and if he sees a messy car inside you like will not get hired, he said. Nautilus is a big partner of ITEP.
President & CEO James R. Callahan, Nautilus, Wilmington offered a half dozen tips for ITEP students attending the powerhouse education workshop.
Study the company’s website
Look your interviewer straight in the eyes
Dress appropriately
Do not ask for benefits, or days off or restrictions
Listen and ask good questions
Show how you can add value to the company with our skills
Show passion for the position you are trying to obtain
Other sspeakers included Bill Collier, chair, World Trade Week General Committee, Keesal, Young & Logan, LLP; Carol Rowen, WTW Education Committee, ITEP; Ogal Hernandez, EDD (California Job Service), Helen Paul, Intenrational Visitors council, who tested the students for their knowledge about country flags. Also on hand to talk to students were Maurce Kogon, director and Jim Hoffman, project director, Center for International Trade Development, El Camino College business Training Center and Enrique Aragon, UCLA Extension, Dept. of business & Management. The last two offer internships and are partners of ITEP. The event was held at the LA Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles. If you want to get involved in sponships contact ITEP for their annual fundraising dinner in April. (details below)
Ninth Annual Scholarship & Fundraising Dinner
International Trade Education Programs Annual Scholarship & Fundraising Dinner Honoring Jim Callahan, Metropolitan Stevedore Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:30 p.m. Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal 500 N. Front Street San Pedro, CA 90731
LAEDC Applauds Key Economic Stimulus
Proposals in Proposed State Budget Compromise
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) commends Governor Schwarzenegger and key state lawmakers for negotiating an economic stimulus package within their proposed state budget compromise that takes urgent and very important steps to help create jobs and provide a much needed boost to our state’s economy during these extremely difficult and unstable economic times. In particular, the LAEDC supports and encourages the final adoption of the stimulus proposals to:
• Incentivize California-based companies creating jobs for Californians
• Ease restrictions to public private partnerships and provide “design-build” authority for select transportation and local redevelopment projects to create more jobs more quickly
• Streamline the permitting and review process and confer CEQA exemptions for surplus state property and certain transportation projects through 2010 to pump money into the economy faster
• Offer greater flexibility to employees and employers in shaping work schedules to make California’s business environment more competitive
• Provide targeted tax incentives to help lure television and film production back to California
About the LAEDC
The LAEDC, the region’s premier business leadership organization, is a private, non-profit organization established in 1981 under section 501(C) (3). Its mission is to attract, retain, and grow business and jobs for the regions of Los Angeles County. Since 1996, the LAEDC has helped retain or attract more than 147,700 jobs, providing $7.3 billion in direct economic impact from salaries and $124 million in annual tax revenue benefit to local governments and education in Los Angeles County. Visit www.laedc.org or call (888) 4-LAEDC-1.
Former Undersecretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency to Chair Newly Created CaliforniaGreen Collar Jobs Council
Barry R. Sedlik is President of California Business Ventures,
a Pasadena-based firm concentrating on smart growth and
transit-oriented development
Los Angeles, CA – The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has announced the appointment of Barry R. Sedlik to chair the California Green Collar Jobs Council. The formation of the Council stems from last year’s passage of former Speaker Fabian Nunez’s bill, AB 3018.
“I look forward to working with the Council and stakeholders across California to build upon the great advantages California has already achieved in advancing green industries,” said Sedlik. “Devising a strategy to expand sustainable green jobs is a critical task in the current economy. We need to make sure these jobs provide a springboard for future careers and are not just one-time jobs in response to a short-term economic stimulus."
Describing the charge of the Council, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “The Green Collar Jobs Council will work with leaders in education, workforce development and business throughout the state to ensure California is on the leading edge of the new green economy - and able to meet the job demands it brings.”
California is expected to receive its share of the $838-billion economic stimulus package, which is before Congress. A sizeable portion is expected to focus on green job training and workforce skills in support of infrastructure projects, renewable energy development, and energy innovation. Sedlik has already met with dozens of representatives from local job resource centers and state and local agencies that attended a symposium held in Irwindale, CA on job development sponsored by the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board.
The Green Collar Jobs Council is tasked with understanding the current and future workforce needs of the Green/Clean economy, developing a comprehensive strategy to prepare California’s workforce to meet the needs of businesses supporting the economy and ensure that efforts aimed at improving worker’s skills are coordinated and effective.
The Green Collar Jobs Act, signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on September 26, 2008, establishes the Green Collar Jobs Council under the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB). The CWIB is charged with developing a comprehensive workforce development plan for the State as described in the Workforce Training Act of 2008 and with federal responsibilities outlined in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The first meeting of the Council is Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Sacramento.
California Workforce Investment Board’s Green Collar Jobs Council Membership Roster:
Barry Sedlik, Council Chair; President, California Business Ventures, Pasadena, CA Doug Hoffner, Acting Secretary, Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), Sacramento, CA. Jamil Dada, Senior Financial Manager, Provident Bank, Riverside, CA The Honorable Karen Bass, Speaker /District 47, California State Assembly District 47 Bob Balgenorth, President, State Building and Trade Council of California, Sacramento, CA The Honorable Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Sacramento, CA Willie Washington. California Manufacturers & Technology Association, Sacramento, CA The Honorable Sandré Swanson, Assembly Member District 16, California State Assembly Jack Scott, Chancellor, California Community Colleges, Sacramento, CA Art Pulaski, Executive Secretary/Treasurer, California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, Oakland, CA Norris Bishton, Attorney, NOARUS Auto Group, Los Angeles, CA Audrey Taylor, President/ CEO, Chabin Concepts, Inc., Chico, CA Dale Bonner, Secretary, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Sacramento, CA Kim Belshé, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency Sacramento, CA The Honorable Denise Ducheny, Senator 40th District, California State Senate Karen Douglas, Commissioner, California Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA James Goldstein, Director, Air Resources Board, Sacramento, CA Timothy Simon, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco, CA Brian McMahon, director, California Employment and Training Panel, Sacramento, CA Stewart Knox, Chair, California Workforce Association, Yuba City, CA Randall Hernandez, Sr. V.P/Sr. Public Policy Executive, Bank of America Foundation, Long Beach, CA Marty Keller, Director, Office of the Small Business Advocate, Governor’s Office of Planning & Research Sacramento, CA
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Barry R. Sedlik, chair (right)
Green Collar Jobs Committee
is interviewed By Pete Demitrio
KFWB New 980 News Radio.
Chairman Barry Sedlik of the Green Collar Jobs Council announced today the launching of a new blog Online to keep the public, reporters and Green public-private partners up to date on the newly
created California council.
California stands in line to receive its chunk of a $838-billion economic stimulus package, which is before Congress. The funds are expected to go for energy innovation, and money for highway construction and other infrastructure projects.
But Sedlik told about 80 representatives from local job resource centers and state and local agencies that attended a symposium last month at the Southern California Edison's CustomerTechnologyApplicationCenter, deemed "Meeting of the Minds" by its sponsors at the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board.
"My biggest concern is that a green job becomes a bridge to nowhere," Sedlik told the Pasadena Star News. "We need to make sure these are sustainable jobs and not just jobs in response to a short-term economic package." For the full article by Ryan Carter visit:
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