Green JObs

Action 28. Establish purchasing preferences/scoring that support local, Minority, Disability, and Women-Owned businesses and, working with a local business association, develop a list of locally-produced products and suppliers for common purchases. GSC BPA# 15.3  MN OES, Contracting for Equity: Local Governments

Action 29. County Workforce Development Board brings together, cities, employers, schools, unions, utilities & minority contractors to plan ways to wisely invest IIJA Workforce Development funds to expand equitable access to green workforce development, hiring, business development & contracting opportunities  Example: St. Paul/Ramsey Co./ Unions/Chamber  Resources: MN Workforce Development Board, Local  Workforce Development Boards, MN WIOA Plan , Study: Four proven ways to invest new federal IIJA funds to create good jobs, boost equity, and support good value.

• Workforce Training Provisions in the Federal IIJA Act CED Policy Brief

 Ramsey County Green Construction Careers and Trends report.

Ramsey County Green Jobs Green Futures Virtual Summit Fri Nov 19 2021 virtual summit to build a shared understanding of the green jobs ecosystem in our region and spread the word about how to access career pathways and opportunities in St. Paul to build our vibrant, sustainable future.

This event is presented in partnership by Ramsey County, the Ramsey County Workforce Innovation Board, the City of St. Paul and the St. Paul Area Chamber, with the goal to provide workforce and career professionals with insights and information about green career opportunities in St. Paul. Speakers will share their own stories, current trends, workforce needs and opportunities and pathways for job seekers to explore.