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Solar One Receives Federal Grant for Programs for At-Risk Youth, Funding to Support Green Collar Jobs Program
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney announced $164,500 in federal funding for Solar One's education programs focusing on at-risk youth, with a special emphasis on green-collar job training.

The Green Innovator Free Teacher's Workshop; Solar One to Release New Green Curriculum for High School Students & Teachers
When: Wednesday February 13 from 4-6pm
Where: New York Hall of Science
Teachers are invited to learn about Solar One's new curriculum for high school students, which teaches green design and sustainability. Space is very limited, register today!

I Heart PV kicks off at the end of this month with a Green Renter presentation, and then takes the case for NYC Solar to the streets!

Go Green Expo 2007
We are very proud to announce Solar One's involvement with New York City's largest environmentally-focused consumer expo to date. The NYC inaugural Go Green Expo will be a ground breaking, carbon neutral event, April 25-27 to be held at the Hilton New York Hotel on 6th Avenue at 53rd St. in Manhattan.

Check out these Videos!

View the Solar 2 Video	Solar One on NBC4

The Citysol 2007 Video	Green Renter: Sheridan Swap

Solar One Receives Federal Grant for Programs for At-Risk Youth, Funding To Support Green Collar Job Program

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney Announces Federal Funding for Solar One
In a package worth more than $637,000 for at-risk New York City kids, Solar One will receive $164,500 for our green collar job training program.

"These programs give students the chance to learn skills that will serve them well as they enter college or the workforce," said Christopher Collins, executive director of Solar One, "and we are grateful to Congresswoman Maloney for providing support that will alow us to improve and expand these programs in the coming year."

Solar One was one of four groups to receive the grants, which are part of the omnibus spending bill passed on December 26, 2007, along with the 92nd Street Y, El Museo del Barrio and the New York Center for Children.

With the interest in and need for a strong, well-trained green collar workforce increasing all the time, this is an incredible opportunity for New York City residents to lead the charge!

The Green Innovator Free Teacher's Workshop; Solar One to Release New Green Curriculum for High School Students & Teachers

Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 4:00-6:00pm, FREE
At the New York Hall of Science 47-01 111 St Corona, Queens
Space is limited, register today!

We are all designers. Why not design for a better world?

The Green Innovator is a new education program; a tool and catalyst for change in how your students see the world and everything in it. Through the lens of applied design, The Green Innovator empowers students to become designers for a more sustainable world and
community. With print, online and activity resources, it's the perfect companion to integrate math, science, language arts with real world content and critical thinking strategies.

Developed for, but not exclusivley for HIgh School students, The Green Innovator is perfect for all ages, but compliment High School science, math and technology studies perfectly. Adaptable modules
allow teachers to pick and choose from short or long-term activities that include real world case studies, hands-on activities, field studies, research opportunities and assessments. The idea of sustainability may be complex, but with The Green Innovator, students will be able to navigate an emerging "green" field ready for challenges that will affect our shared future.

Download the Green Innovator brochure.
Download the Green Innovator flyer.

Teachers interested in participating in the workshop should register by email to kennedy(at)solar1(dot)org or call 212-5056050.

I Heart PV Debuts at Green Renter

Solar One Outreach Coordinator Chris Neidl will show his "I Heart PV: Making the Case for Solar in NYC" presentation at the Green Renter on Tuesday, January 29 at 7pm at Solar One. In it, Chris explains why our city, with its high density and large flat roofs, is ideal for integrating solar power. After the end of the month, Chris will be presenting "I Heart PV" at various venues around town- we'll be publicizing the schedule here, and of course on our website, www.solar1.org!

Go Green Expo: Coming April 2007!

The first ever NYC Go Green Expo will be held at the Hilton New York Hotel April 25-27! Booths/sponsorships are available now.

Solar One will have a booth at this event and Chris Neidl, Solar One's Outreach Coordinator will present a seminar on I ♥ PV . We encourage you to attend or to even exhibit alongside us.

For sponsors/booths: In addition to the special Earth Day edition, the New York Post is providing every booth/sponsorship with advertising which includes 20 weeks of ads in the New York Post (2.4 million pass-along circulation), and will feature the event's show guide as well as a 32-page advertorial including sponsor ads, a floor plan, a green tips guide and more. For more info, contact Annie Steinberg of Go Green Expo at 212-655-4505 ext 229 or asteinberg@gogreenexpo.com. Register before Feb 1 to guarantee a space!

Solar One on the social web
You can now find Solar One on the web. Our pages are new, so we're still adding photos and content, but check us out and add us as your friends: MySpace Flickr YouTube

Donate to Solar One!
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Solar One is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing energy awareness and inspiring action through public education and cultural programming.

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