Profiles of the Oakland Green Jobs Corps
After 8 months of early mornings, classroom learning, hands on training and teambuilding, the first class of the Oakland Green Jobs Corps is ready to start building a new, green economy. These are just a few of the wonderful people who Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums calls "astronauts of the green revolution."
A proud graduate of the Oakland Green Jobs Corps, Erika worked tirelessly throughout the program to attend classes, work in the evening, and care for her six-week old daughter.
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For twelve weeks Aaron Nails would wake early to drive to morning classes with the Oakland Green Jobs Corps, still sleepy as he navigated traffic-clogged streets.
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Lawrence Ross, 37, worked as a math tutor at Oakland Technical High School until he was fired due to a drug related arrest.
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Jason Smith once delivered for Pizza Hut, living from month to month, until his car unexpectedly broke down and he was fired from his job.
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To John Tafoya, green jobs represent more than a next step in a floundering economy. A self-proclaimed humanitarian at heart, John is a passionate advocate for solar technology and its potential to help the environment.
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Mary Vanek is the proud mother of five children. Now 37, she had worked diligently for many years to raise her family.
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