Browning the Green Space

Join Action for Equity, Browning the Green Space, and partners for an essential briefing on Saturday, October 5th. We’ll explore how BIPOC communities and individuals with CORIs (Criminal Offender Record Information) can access 35,000 emerging climate jobs in Massachusetts, funded by $5 billion through Mass Save. With a median salary of $65K, this is an opportunity to drive economic inclusion and integrate true equity into workforce development. Together, we can reshape the system for a more equitable future. We'll see you there! #GreenJobs #CorporateResponsibility #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkforceDevelopment #MassSave #ClimateEquity

???Funding Opportunity Alert!?The American-Made Program Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize is a multimillion-dollar prize competition designed to encourage coalition-building in communities across the country that focus on creating quality jobs and fostering an equitable and inclusive workforce in clean energy sectors. Learn more and apply by January 31st:?https://lnkd.in/eZ9ippK8

Job Opportunity Alert!?BGS is a proud partner with?Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing?on their Achieve Green program funded by the?Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. This youth workforce program aims to create pathways to employment for Massachusetts vocational technical high school seniors into union and non-union roles in the green construction industry. Tremco is seeking a Program Manager to lead implementation of the Achieve Green?program. Apply today!?https://bit.ly/4emeDr4

On September 13th, BGS brought together our Coalition Members for our quarterly General Body Meeting, where we shared progress from the last few months and our upcoming opportunities to take action across each of our focus areas. Thank you to our coalition members for joining us, and for their support and collaboration throughout the last quarter. This month, we were fortunate to have panelists and BGS program participants Mazzi Ingram, Lidell Booysen, and Hannah Bercovici?join in a conversation with Kerry Bowie on their experience with BGS summer internship support programming as students and employers. Interested in joining us at our next quarterly meeting and taking action on DEIJ within your company? Consider becoming a Coalition Member with BGS this month:?https://lnkd.in/dBaEPb2q

Check out these job opportunities with our Coalition Member, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP). They are seeking a Grants Project Manager, Senior Staff Accountant, & Senior Associate of Codes & Standards. Apply today:?https://lnkd.in/gRNaUSVg

We are thrilled to share that?BGS received the?ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition Startup Supporter of the Year Award at last night's 2024 Green Future Gala!??? We'd like to thank?our partners at Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) for nominating BGS for the award, and everyone who voted in support of?our work assisting clean energy startups and cleantech entrepreneurs?and the growth of the cleantech innovation ecosystem in the Northeast. BGS is proud to be recognized for the work we've done and the community we've helped build to enable entrepreneurs and founders from historically underrepresented groups to gain access to networks, contracts, capital, accelerators and incubators, and technical assistance.?

Join BGS?at the upcoming #RechargeMA2024 Symposium on October 9, 2024, in Boston,?where Kerry Bowie will be?on a panel discussing career opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) industry emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Gain insights from the fellow panelists of experts from the energy, infrastructure, policy, and technology sectors on: ??Career Pathways in the EV Industry ??Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ??Challenges and Opportunities ??Building a Diverse Talent Pipeline ??Promoting Equity in EV Adoption ??Future Trends and Opportunities Don't miss out on insights into shaping a sustainable and equitable EV future! RSVP today:?https://lnkd.in/eQgNTS8F

If you are in the Houston area there is still time to join us on September 5th at #GreentownHTX for the #ACCEL Year 2 Showcase! Hear pitches from the cohort’s seven BIPOC-led startups, meet their founders, and learn about the progress they’ve made throughout the accelerator: ? @Axis Sky Renewables is developing vertical-axis wind turbines that are cheaper to produce, deploy, and maintain than traditional wind turbines. @Andre Gafford Carbon Negative Solutions uses proprietary AI to develop and commercialize carbon-negative concrete and products. @Keith Crossland Aquasaic is developing a genetically engineered yeast to capture heavy metals in a non-toxic and energy-efficient way. @Nikita Patil, PhD @Shalmalee Pandit @Cellsense utilizes algae and regenerated cellulose to develop scalable bio-embellishments with unique properties, such as bioluminescence. Sankofa Dynamics uses energy-efficient technology and repurposed materials to passively extract water vapor from the atmosphere. @Chauncy Spencer @EcoForge is creating affordable, high-performance building materials from local agricultural residues, replacing energy-intensive, fossil-based materials. @Myung Bender @Rongyu (Sodium) Na @AtmoSpark Technologies Inc. is developing atmospheric water generation systems using its electro-condensation technology to deliver constant freshwater to those with limited access. @Tejus Mane Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dMSJ4sVx?

?? DEADLINE EXTENDED! We are still seeking applicants to participate in the Fall 2024 Cohort of Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success (ACCESS)! The application deadline has been extended to September 9, 2024. Submit the interest form today to join the program this fall: bit.ly/2024ACCESSAPPLY

Happy Labor Day to all workers, and a special shout out to interns many of which are returning to campuses all across the country this week! We were lucky to spend some time with some of our VC OnRamp and other summer interns along with supervisors and partners at the end of August as they wrapped-up their internships. Special thanks to Lucy Darragh and Anna Smith at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for hosting us in their suite and MassCEC Internships for the amazing opportunities they are providing for hundreds of interns across the Commonwealth every year through the Clean Energy Summer Internship Program! While the Red Sox unfortunately lost that afternoon, we had a wonderful time and are all winners when we promote climate, health, and economic justice! #internships, #environmentaljustice, #climatejustice, #healthjustice, #economicjustice, #BGSMatters Momoko Ishii, Lily Weeks, Sindhuri Polavaram, Cass V., Julianne Zimmerman, Maya Philipson, Dwaign Tyndal