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Apprenticeship Programs Pave Way to Sustainable Careers
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsAn apprenticeship requires a huge commitment for both the participant and the Company. Both parties pledge a large investment in time, effort, energy and resources through a formal “Apprenticeship Agreement” that compels compliance to the established, written standards. -
Occupy a Board Seat
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsThrough the fall and winter as I read of the various occupy demonstrations across the country and weekly drove past the Seattle encampment, I challenged the unrest, envisioning in the trenches action. Action through volunteerism. -
Salmon-Safe, known for its work with Puget Sound farms, certifies several high profile Seattle-area urban properties
Posted on January 31, 2011 | No Commentsn February 24th several local organizations will be honored by Salmon-Safe and its Seattle-based outreach partner, The Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability (NBIS), for their commitment to protecting wildlife habitats and improving water quality in the Puget Sound region. Properties receiving Salmon-Safe certification include the UW’s Seattle campus; REI’s headquarters, distribution center and downtown flagship store; the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park; and PCC Natural Market’s Edmonds store. In addition, Turner Construction will be recognized as the first Salmon-Safe accredited construction management company. -
Green Dreams: Coveting Sustainable Glass Art
Posted on July 21, 2009 | No CommentsAs someone in the early stages of building my own home, (at this point, a bare earth foundation pad), when...