Van Jones and Green Jobs

I've referenced Van Jones here in past posts. Now Jones has joined the Obama Administration as Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation at the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Great pick, at least in my view.

Green jobs could play a huge role in renewing inner city America.

Take a look at the May 2009 issue of Sojourners. Great issue. Needed emphasis.

At Central Dallas Ministries we are trying to gear up for green jobs training.

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Opinion needed: How would you feel about a meeting involving T. Boone Pickens and Van Jones in a lively conversation about alternative sources of energy, green jobs and urban renewal? Both of these very powerful leaders have an interest in all of these issues. We might be able to attract the pair to a future event at CDM. What do you think?

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Van Jones is worth hearing

If you care about jobs creation. . .

Or, the environment. . .

Or, national energy independence. . .

Or, the renewal of urban, inner city communities. . .

Or, re-energizing our national economy in a sustainable manner. . .

Then, you need to hear Van Jones.

Go here to see what he says!

Reactions appreciated.

By the way, we hope Mr. Jones will join us in Dallas in the not too distant future for a conversation. We'll keep you posted.

By the way-2, Mr. Jones' book, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems, will be the subject of our Urban Engagement Book Club next week, Thursday, March 5, noon until 1:15 p.m. at the Highland Park United Methodist Church. Join us!

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