Looking to gain experience and connections in the climate and energy justice space this spring? Apply by Dec 16 to join #TeamBGS for a 2023 Spring #Internship bit.ly/3VDnoEg
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We are a collection of cross-sector leaders promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clean energy space and beyond.
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Congratulations to last Friday's Winners of The #EarthshotPrize 2022. An incredible and inspiring group of innovators with ground-breaking solutions to repair our planet. Find out more➡️
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Team BGS at #EarthshotBoston2022 along with our partners and Congratulations to the five incredible prize winners and all of the inspirational nominees!
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Last chance to join the #CommunityCleanEnergyCoalition Prize! Submit your coalition proposal by Dec. 7. to win prize funding to build capacity for your team to tackle a local energy challenge. Apply on HeroX: herox.com/CleanEnergyCoa
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Are you a BIPOC-led #climatetech startup? Apply by 12/23 for #ACCEL, our new accelerator with to support underrepresented founders and advocate for the deployment of climatetech solutions in underserved communities: bit.ly/applytoACCEL
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📢Attention job seekers!📢Join BGS and for our first virtual career day on Dec 5th to hear directly from professionals in the clean energy sector and learn more about the kinds of opportunities available! Register today: bit.ly/dec5-career-day
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We’re on #TeamBGS! We believe in a #justtransition and made commitments to advance #DEIJ as a founding coalition member with @BGSMatters - will you join us? bit.ly/bgs-membership
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We're proud to join more than 30 of our collaborators, members, and peers as a member of the inaugural @BGSMatters coalition to advance a just #energytransition through our actionable commitments to #EDIJ! Learn more: ow.ly/eygL50LCPb2 #TeamBGS
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We’re on #TeamBGS! We believe in a #justtransition and made commitments to advance #DEIJ as a founding coalition member with @BGSMatters - will you join us? bit.ly/bgs-membership
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ELM believes in a #justtransition to #cleanenergy and we've made commitments to advance #DEIJ as a founding coalition member with @BGSMatters.
Will you join us? bit.ly/bgs-membership
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We are proud to share the 35 organizations that have joined our inaugural coalition membership. Our members have committed to move from discussion to action towards building a culture of inclusion within their organizations. Are you ready to join #TeamBGS? bit.ly/3AdChnP
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We are incredibly appreciative to receive this support from Health Justice Partnership and Grant Program! Their funding and pro bono support will enable us to grow into the new year and continue our work to create jobs, build wealth, & reduce energy burden.
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At BCBSMA, we view the climate crisis as a public health crisis. Learn more about our 2030 climate action goals including how we’re accelerating our environmental stewardship and committing to be carbon neutral and zero waste by 2030 here: spr.ly/6017MavLV
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Last chance to register to join the Supplier Diversity Summit in Worcester, MA, on 11/10! Do you want to be a part of the #energytransition and learn how to leverage the business opportunities within it? Register for the summit today: bit.ly/3fSRqnB
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We are delighted to be a member of the Host Committee for #EarthshotPrize, #EarthshotBoston2022 As a Host Committee Member, we will be proudly celebrating how Bostonians are addressing the impacts of climate change to make life better for us all. bit.ly/3TlNwkO
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We’re thrilled to announce the Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders Program (ACCEL) with to support BIPOC-led climatetech startups! #ACCEL will combine startup acceleration with a curated curriculum and extensive expert mentorship: bit.ly/announcingACCEL
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We’re excited to announce the Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders Program (#ACCEL) at #ClimatetechSummit, an accelerator with to support BIPOC-led startups and foster #DEIJ in climatetech! Stay tuned for more on Nov 7
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“We at are really trying to build a diverse team, and has been incredibly helpful,” says Greentown member Jose LaSalle, CEO of florrent at #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit.
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We are thrilled to be at #GreentownBOS this morning for #ClimatetechSummit talking about equitable and collaborative deployment!
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Time for our first #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit panel, “Infrastructure, Equity, and the Path Toward Collaborative Deployment,” ft. @jdaloisio of @MassCEC, @vinit44 of @MassVentures, Jose LaSalle of our member @florrent_energy, and moderator @KBBowie of @BGSMatters!
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Don't miss out on #ClimatetechSummit at #GreentonBOS tomorrow! We're looking forward to an engaging discussion with our partners working on a path toward collaborative and equitable deployment. bit.ly/ClimatetechSum
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How can this year’s policy wins be converted into commercialization? Join Jenn Daloisio of @MassCEC, @vinit44 of @massventures, Jose Laselle of florrent, and @KBBowie of @BGSMatters for a conversation at #ClimatetechSummit at #GreentownBOS on Nov. 3: bit.ly/ClimatetechSum
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Are you considering applying for the #CommunityCleanEnergyCoalition Prize with ? Join us tomorrow at 11AM connect with organizations & community groups in the Northeast and workshop proposal ideas for your community energy challenge. Register: bit.ly/3rTn72L
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Join BGS, , and on Oct 27 to learn about Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize. Hear from a panel of community leaders about building strong coalitions and network with potential partners! Register here: bit.ly/coalition-priz
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Register for the Summit on Nov 10 in Worcester, MA: eventbrite.com/e/the-mass-sav
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Register for the Summit on Nov 8 in Westwood, MA: eventbrite.com/e/the-mass-sav
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Do you want to be a part of the #energytranstion and learn how to leverage the business opportunities within it? Register to join a Supplier Diversity Summit on Nov 8 & 10 hosted by and in partnership with and the Massachusetts . Links in the thread⬇️
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Join us this Friday for an event hosted by MassMEP on Advancing Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Through Industry 4.0 for Manufacturers. Registration: massmep.org/event/advancin
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Local capacity building opportunity! ’s new #CommunityCleanEnergyCoalition Prize is offering $1.5M to coalitions creating innovative ways to tackle energy challenges in underserved communities. Join the upcoming information session on Oct 19: bit.ly/3RGKFlP
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Today's our birthday! Join our team in celebrating our two year organizational growth and impact milestones ➡️
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We’re honored to receive a Workforce Equity Grant from to advance an equitable climatetech workforce through a new accelerator program with that will support minority- + women-led startups! Learn more about this exciting announcement: masscec.com/press/baker-po
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Our ACCESS program is currently accepting applications until October 5, 2022. Apply today! bit.ly/bgs-access-app
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Our CEO Jen Daloisio: “By 2030 - a short 8 yrs. away - we will need more than 22K additional trained workers to meet our climate goals. We know we must create a workforce that is equitable, that reflects our communities, + that breaks down barriers."
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Congrats to all the awardees! Read more: masscec.com/press/baker-po
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With and , we will be developing a program to strengthen the #BIPOC talent pipeline Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, & Hyde Park for key quality #climatecritical jobs required to implement and expand #climateaction
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With , we will be exploring how to expand and build on the success of their Rising Stars program with by deepening employer/school partnerships and creating a job training and placement program
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With and , we will explore opportunities among #climatecritical employers and build training programs designed specifically for returning citizens that enable them to move into #climatecritical occupations
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TODAY! Catch at this year’s 2022 Summit discussing how to equitably build & scale sustainable cooling system on a panel hosted by Emerald Energy & Kazadi Enterprises. Register here: shorturl.at/cmX35
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Questions? Contact us at info@browningthegreenspace.org with any questions about the program or eligibility requirements.
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Applications are now open for our inaugural ACCESS contractor business boot camp designed for tradespeople of color aspiring to start their own clean energy contracting business in climate-critical fields. Apply by Sept 16: bit.ly/bgs-access-app
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We are excited to share an interview by where reflects on how climate change disproportionately affects communities of color and what we can do to bring “all hands on deck and be intentionally inclusive." Watch it here:
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And last but not least - make sure to tune in to hear from three youth leaders with on the importance of getting young people involved as #EnvironmentalJustice change makers wcvb.com/article/enviro
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