Green Collar Jobs Training Program Update (6/30/09)

Great news! The work that the Green Collar Jobs Training Program trainees did helped Mark Hansen pass the inspection for the Earthship building permit. Today, the workers are back in Nanawale to continue work on the sustainable home. Brent Norris also went down to the site to document the work and brought back these great pictures of the Green Collar Jobs Training Program in action.

Workers (from left) Dylan, Dominic, Leroy and Sandy
take a moment to smile before helping Mark with his Earthship.

Workers packing a mix of cement, dirt, and cinder
into white bags to form the wall foundation.

The finished Earthship structure will look like the building behind the workers. It almost looks like a tropical igloo. Earthships can also vary in appearance depending on the wants and needs of the individual owner.

Back in the office, the online workers continued working on promoting the program. Trainees also made work site signs to promote our workers out in the field. If you see the "Green Job Worksite" signs around feel free to stop by, ask questions, and get involved! You can also check out the daily updated websites, blogs, images, and videos!