Associations' Summit presentations at Massachusetts Green Careers Conference on September 29, 2016

1. Associations’ Summit
1 Joan Popolo Execu(ve Director, Associa(on of CleanTech Incubators of New England
2 Ronald Gillooly Board Member, Energy Engineers New England – MA Chapter
3 Angela Vincent Board Member, American Planning Associa(on – Northeast
4 Trevor Smith President, Ecological Landscaping Alliance
5 Eugene Benson Execu(ve Director, MA Associa(on of Conserva@on Commissions
6 Angela Allen Member, MA Associa(on of Public Purchasing Officials
7 Kevin Doyle Workforce Development Consultant, Northeast Clean Energy Council
8 Peter Dewar Director, Professional Development, MA Assoc. of Voca@onal Administrators
9 Ken Wertz Board of Directors, MA Facili@es Administrators Associa(on
10 Ray Willis President, New England Water Environment Associa(on

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ACTION

3. The region’s network of
cleantech business incubators
Joan Popolo, Execu(ve Director, jpopolo@ac(onnewengland.org,
www.ac(onnewengland.org
suppor6ng new ventures that are helping to build a prosperous green economy
and a healthy, sustainable environment.
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen the regional cleantech cluster
Accelerate the growth and success of early-stage companies
Support green job growth in the Northeast

4. Industry Trends in Cleantech
Water, Waste and AgTech
• Water quality and security
• Waste to Energy
Distributed Energy & Storage
• Grid integra(on of renewables
• Baery storage and new materials
Smart Ci(es and IoT
• Infrastructure/transporta(on and mobility
• Open data/analy(cs and visualiza(ons

5. ACTION benefits
We happily employ student interns through the MassCEC Internship Program.
For Startups
Are you looking for support for your cleantech startup? ACTION can connect you with our
network of business incubators that will provide valuable resources for your company.
For Incubator/Accelerators
Startup referrals to their facili(es
Professional development programs in incubator management
Industry discounts (programs, soaware, market research reports) for incubators
and member companies
Shared resources among the network
For Affiliate Members and Interna@onal Partners
Business development opportuni(es to reach incubators and companies
Visibility for your organiza(on across the Northeast region

6. Educa@on, Training, and Events
Incubator Insights Conference Calls
Quarterly conference calls with incubator managers for discussion and idea
exchange, providing thougheul solu(ons to common issues guided by their
own experiences in incubator management. This forum allows incubator
managers to enhance their skills and network with others commied to
advancing the industry along the highest professional standards.
InBIA Northeast Training Ins@tute
Offering courses in incubator management and entrepreneur support for
• Business Incuba(on/Accelera(on Professionals
• University Administrators and Faculty in Entrepreneurship
• Community Influencers/ Chambers of Commerce
• Economic Development Leaders
WPI Water Workshop with NEWIN - October 24
This one-day workshop, sponsored by NSF, will bring together 150
individuals from academia, industry and the government to iden(fy,
address, and share solu(ons to improve water supply abundance, access
and safety.

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AEE

8. • The Associa6on of Energy Engineers (AEE) is your source
for info & networking in the dynamic fields of energy
engineering, energy management, renewables, power
genera6on, energy services, sustainability, and related
areas. AEE’s overall strength is augmented by its strong
membership base of over 17,500 professionals in
98 countries and its widely recognized energy cer6fica6on
programs. Its network of over 96 local chapters located
throughout the U.S. and abroad meet regularly to discuss
issues of regional importance.
• Na6onal Website: hSp://www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/
index.cfm?pageid=1
• Local Chapter: hSp://aeenewengland.org/index.php
• Local Contact: Ron Gillooly, C.E.M.
• ronald.c.Gillooly@leidos.com or (508) 922-6835
ASSOCIATION OF ENERGY ENGINEERS OF NEW ENGLAND

9. ASSOCIATION OF ENERGY ENGINEERS OF NEW ENGLAND
• U@lity regula@on and new business models
• Increasing number of Distributed Energy
Resources (DERs) on the Grid
• U@lity efficiency programs con@nue to
expand
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS

10. ASSOCIATION OF ENERGY ENGINEERS OF NEW ENGLAND
• Professional cer@fica@ons
• Local and na@onal network of professionals
• Local & Na@onal LinkedIN groups
• CEU’s
• Job lis@ngs in local newsleer (none listed
currently)
• Na@onal Online Career Center
hp://www.energyvortex.com/careercenter/
jobdetails.cfm?id=5074
BENEFITS & CURRENT
JOB OPENINGS

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APA

12. American Planning Association – MA Chapter
APA-MA provides leadership in the development of vital communi(es by advoca(ng excellence in
community planning, promo(ng educa(on and ci(zen empowerment, and providing the tools and
support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
http://www.apa-ma.org/
Kristin Kassner, AICP, Chapter President: kkassner@burlington.org
Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors
MAPD Inc. is a not for profit membership organiza(on of professional planners dedicated to facilita(ng
exchange of informa(on, presen(ng planning perspec(ves to government, and promo(ng fellowship.
http://massplanningdirectors.org/
Angela Vincent, AICP, Chapter President: avincent@mvpc.org

13. Sustainability Trends in Na@onal Planning Field
• Comprehensive Plan Sustainability Cer(fica(on
• APA Sustainable Communi(es Division
• Smart Ci(es and Sustainability Task Force
• Student Engagement
• Inves(ga(ng a Professional Cer(fica(on

14. Associa@on Benefits
• Facilitate exchange of informa(on relevant to planning
issues, techniques, and innova(ons
• Provide educa(on and networking opportuni(es to address
local and regional planning
• Work with allied professionals/organiza(ons to promote
interest in and support for planning
• Engage in legisla(ve policy reform

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ELA

16. Ecological
Landscape
Alliance
"Advocating for responsible stewardship of
land and natural resources
in landscaping and horticultural practices.”
Ecolandscaping.org

17. 1. Storm Water Management
2. Green Space/Green Streets
3. Community Gardens/ Lot
Reclama(on
Trending

18. Eco-Tours/Events
Inspira(on from a Prairie
Eco-tour: Ecological Landscape Maintenance
Techniques at Mass Audubon
Eco-tour: John Hancock Charles River
Walking Path
And So Many More
ECOLANDSCAPING.ORG

19. Webinar Season 4
Improving Cash Flow:
Beer Business Prac(ces for Landscape Professionals
Dirty Streets to Dirty BMPS:
Maintaining Clean Stormwater BMPs Along Roadways
Urban Tree Selec(on in a Changing Climate
And Many, Many More
ECOLANDSCAPING.ORG

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MACC

21. Massachusetts Association of
Conservation Commissions
PROTECTING MASSACHUSETTS NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION,
ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION COMMISSIONS
www.maccweb.org / staff@maccweb.org

22. Sustainability Trends
Understanding Wetlands and Forests as “Carbon Sinks”
MA forests capture more than 10% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions annually
Coastal wetlands might capture and store carbon at rates three to five (mes greater than
forests
Managing Storm Water to Protect the Natural and Built Environment
Mi(ga(ng the largest source of water pollu(on in MA
Providing flood control and groundwater recharge in a (me of climate disrup(on
Maintaining the Ecosystem
Biological diversity in Massachuses depends on the protec(on of forested, wetland, and open
space habitats and their associated plant and animal species

23. MACC Benefits
Fundamentals for Massachuses Conserva(on Commissioners:
A Cer(ficate Training Program
11 Units – take 5 required units and three elec(ves for a Cer(ficate
MA Wetlands Protec(on Act and regula(ons, wetlands protec(on and permiung,
managing conserva(on land, and much more
Fall Conference 2016: October 29 in Holyoke
Managing Massachuses Forests: Conserva(on, Stewardship, and
Regula(ons
Annual Environmental Conference 2017: March 4 in Worcester
24 Environmental Workshops; 40+ Exhibits, Poster Session, Networking

24. MACC Benefits
Jobs Board (hp://maccweb.org/resources_jobs.html) as of September 23 includes
• Assistant Planning Director/ Environmental Planner, Easton
• Conserva(on Director, Tyngsborough
• Conserva(on Administrator, Marshfield
• Conserva(on Agent, Townsend
• Conserva(on Administrator, Bolton
• Conserva(on Administrator, Wayland
• AND MORE!
• Electronic Resource Library
• Forms, documents, other resource materials
• MACC Web Forum
• Ask ques(ons, get answers, share your knowledge and experience.
Be part of the conserva(on conversa(on!

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MAPPO

26. Massachusetts Association of Public Purchasing
Officials (MAPPO)
• MAPPO represents and promotes the Purchasing Professional as an
essen(al contributor to the governmental func(on and vital to the well-
being of our communi(es as watchdogs of public funds.
• Our shared direc(ve is to be sure our Ci(es, Towns and Agencies
conduct legal and compe((ve procurements while maintaining ethics,
quality, and savings in each and every purchase.
• www.mappo.org
• Mary A. Delaney, Chief Procurement Officer, City of Fitchburg,
MDelaney@fitchburgma.gov, MAPPO President
• Angela M. Allen, Director of Purchasing, City of Somerville,
AMAllen@somervillema.gov, MAPPO Speaker Commiee

27. Sustainability Trends
• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (“EPP”)
• Products: recycled, third party cer(fied, non-toxic, energy-saving
• Services: recycling, consul(ng, surplus/re-use services
• Environmentally Preferable Products and Services Guide from
Opera(onal Services Division (OSD): www.mass.gov/epp
• Legisla(on
• Green Communi(es Act – technical assistance & financial support to
ci(es and towns (Exec. Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)
• Mass. General Laws (MGL) chapter 25A provides streamlined
procurement guidance for energy management services, green tech
providers, energy performance contrac(ng
• Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Services for local ratepayers
• Municipal aggrega(on
• Solar programs
• Energy efficiency programs

28. MAPPO Membership Benefits
• Represents membership in legisla(ve maers with respect to
procurement.
• Provides educa(onal opportuni(es, resource sharing, and
opportuni(es to network with professionals from all areas of
public purchasing.
• Works with the Inspector General, whose cer(fica(on and
con(nuing educa(on program is designed to confirm a high level
of competence in the field.
• MAPPO imparts our message through par(cipa(on in state
appointed commiees, communica(on with the Offices of the
Aorney General and Inspector General, and collabora(on with
the Office of the State Purchasing Agent.

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NECEC

30. Northeast Clean Energy Council
Kevin Doyle, Workforce Development Consultant
KevinLDoyle@gmail.com www.NECEC.org
NECEC’s mission is to create a world-class clean energy
hub delivering global impact with economic, energy and
environmental solutions. NECEC helps clean energy
companies start, scale and succeed with our unique
business, innovation and policy leadership.

31. Resources
• Career Opportunities
• Internship Information
• Job Postings
• NE Clean Energy Careers Training & Education Directory
http://www.necec.org/about/career-workforce-
development.html

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MAVA

34. Preparing a Globally Competent Workforce through
High-Quality Career and Technical Education
• PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
• Program Advisory Commiees for 45 Voca(onal & Technical Agricultural Programs
• Over 6,000 Advisory Board Members Statewide
• Co-opera(ve Educa(on Programs
• INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
• High Gradua(on Rates (94.5)
• Low Dropout Rates (0.7%)
• High Growth in High Stakes Tes(ng (MCAS)
• INTEREST CONTINUES TO GROW
• Change in Voca(onal Enrollment 2004-5 2014-15 Change Change %
• Regional Voca(onal Schools 25,832 28,532 2,700 10.5%
• Other Voca(onal Programs 15,709 18,351 2,642 16.8%
• Partnerships with Business & Industry 41,541 46,883 46,883 12.9%
• KEYS TO SUCCESS
• Fully Engaged and Immersed Students in a Career Pathway
• Real World Experience
• Integra(on of Academic & Technical Instruc(on

35. MA Vocational Technical School Initiatives
SUSTAINABILITY - Never Enough! Never Fast Enough!
• Blackstone Valley Tech, Upton -- First Green School-Building Project/
2015 Green School
• Solar-installa(on Training
• Drama(c reduc(on in the use of hazardous substances used in voca(onal training
• Drama(c increase in the proper disposal of hazardous substances used in voca(onal
training
• Training programs follow the new Mass. Building Energy Code
• Increase in Environmental Science and Engineering Programs
• Significant Reduc(on in the use of energy
• Significant Reduc(on in the use of Water Resources
• Increase in Recycling Programs

36. ConnectingForSuccess.org
The "not to be missed" premier professional development conference
for all professionals involved with career & technical educa(on.
June 28-29, 2017
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA
REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1, 2017

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MFAA

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NEWEA

43. ABOUT NEWEA
• New England Water Environment Associa(on
• Member Associa(on (MA) of Water Environment Federa(on
• 2000+ Members represen(ng the six New England states
• 87th year – Founded in 1929
• NEWEA’s mission is to promote educa(on and collabora(on while
advancing knowledge, innova(on, and sound public policy for the
protec(on of the water environment and our quality of life.
• Website: www.newea.org
• Contact: (781) 939-0908

44. SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS
• Water Resource Recovery Industry Focused on Sustainability of their
Resources and Assets.
• Op(mized Opera(on of Facili(es
• Energy Reduc(on/Chemical Reduc(on/Green Energy
• Resiliency for Short Term Disasters and Climate Change
• Recruit Workforce to Operate and Maintain Facili(es and
Infrastructure

45. NEWEA BENEFITS
• Educa(on and Training
• Building Leadership Skills
• Networking
• Publica(ons – NEWEA Journal and Waterlink
• Opportuni(es for Professional Growth (Cer(fica(on Programs,
Government Affairs Commiee)
• Opportuni(es for Recogni(on (Awards Program)
• Na(onal Benefits (WEF Membership)

46. JOBS!!!!!!!!
NEWEA Job Bank
• Free to members and non-members
• Current Jobs Listed
• Engineers
• Wastewater Facility Operators & Supervisors
• Instrumenta(on, SCADA, and Maintenance Technicians
• Laboratory Technicians
• Construc(on Management & Laborers
• Heavy Equipment Operators

47. MORE JOBS!!!!!
Industry Web sites
• www.mwpca.org
• www.mwwa.memberclicks.net
• www.newwa.org/careercenter
• www.newea.org
• www.awwa.org - career center
• www.wef.org – job bank
Workforce Development Agencies
• Career Center Lowell
• Skill Works
• Regional Employment Agencies/Workforce Investment Board
• MassDEP
• Veteran Affairs Services

48. Thank you!