Workshop Session I: Tuesday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concentration: State and Local Initiatives/Other

There continues to be a robust political and policy debate about how to define green jobs, how many we can create, and which industries, occupations, and regions of the country will realize this green growth. This workshop's speakers will discuss the definitions of green jobs, job creation projections, and the current reality of green jobs on the ground.

Moderator:
Jason Walsh, BlueGreen Alliance, Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships

Presenters:
John Galvin, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Associate Commissioner for Employment Statistics
Josh Bivens, Economic Policy Institute, Economist
Lauren Asplen, IUE-CWA, Assistant to the President
Phyllis Cuttino, Climate and Energy Programs at the Pew Environment Group, Director