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Committee backs $500,000 for Green Umbrella to support green workforce development
Summary
The committee approved a $500,000 one-time operational support agreement from the Office of Environment and Sustainability to Green Umbrella for green workforce development; council members highlighted equity and local job opportunities identified in a regional green workforce analysis.
The Budget and Finance Committee on Oct. 11 advanced a $500,000 one-time agreement from the Office of Environment and Sustainability (OES) to Green Umbrella for operational support of green workforce development.
City staff said the funds are existing OES budget dollars. Council members framed the funding as part of a broader effort to develop local green jobs and address workforce equity. Councilman Bruins noted a regional analysis, released jointly by the city and the regional chamber, that identified the potential for 44,000 jobs and $11 billion in economic impact from the green economy and said many positions would not require a college degree.
Why it matters: the agreement funds workforce training and operational support intended to prepare local residents for jobs in the green economy; council members emphasized equity and opportunities for residents without college degrees.
Action taken: the committee placed the agreement on for passage.
