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Green degrees for green careers

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Start time: Thu, Mar 19, 2009 10:45
 
Type: Workshop/Training
 
Website: http://www.edcc.edu/sustain
 
Contact name: Edmonds Community College
 
Contact email: info [at] edcc.edu
 
Phone: 425.640.1459
 
Address: 20000 68th Ave. W
Lynnwood, Washington 98026
United States
 

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Edmonds Community College offers classes and degrees that teach environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable practices. We’re preparing students for the emerging sector of green-collar jobs. Many classes offered online. Call 425.640.1459, email info@edcc.edu or go to http://getstarted.edcc.edu.

 

Two choices to earn a green degree:



Work for a Greener World: Restoration Horticulture degree
                    

This unique two-year degree will train students to help restore damaged land, habitat, and ecosystems in a range of rural, suburban, and urban environments. Learn to replant natural areas with native plants and how to create green spaces in urban settings using green roofs and bioswales. Horticulture classes include: Pacific Northwest Land and Water Issues, Urban Forestry, and Native Plants in the Landscape. Sustainable Development, Geography 150, and Human Ecology, Anthropology 101, classes also count toward this degree. Call 425.640.1739 or email horticulture@edcc.edu.




Occupational Safety & Health degree       
                                       

Graduates of this degree prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public by identifying hazardous conditions and practices and implementing alternative practices and/or corrective measures. Call 425.640.1316 or email osh@edcc.edu.


Committed to thinking, teaching, and living green: find out more about Edmonds Community College’s Sustainability Initiative at http://www.edcc.edu/sustain.


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