Published in 2008 | Download [PDF] 150 KB

A REDF-commissioned paper
Written by Raquel Pinderhughes, Ph.D., and David Schecter, MCP
REDF engaged San Francisco State researcher Dr. Raquel Pinderhughes and David Schecter to write this paper on green collar job opportunities for low income people with multiple barriers to employment in the Bay Area. Their findings, grounded in interviews with many employers, contribute to the growing interest in leveraging opportunities in the green economy as part of a workforce development strategy. REDF and the social enterprises we work with have already created ‘green jobs’ in fields such as recycling and bicycle repair. We continue to explore the options for doing more, and hope that others will do the same.