Economic opportunity isn’t just about creating jobs, it’s about building pathways to lasting success.
Less than 10% of the jobs created by legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act are held by Black workers, according to research from Jeannette Wicks-Lim. That’s why GreenForce Training & Staffing is so vital—focused on creating a “pathway to wealth” for residents in one of the poorest zip codes in the U.S.
By providing opportunities to learn, earn, and upskill, we’re helping local residents build sustainable careers and financial stability.
As Pastor James Giles, Viridi’s Head of Personnel, puts it, “For too long, East Buffalo has been overlooked when it comes to economic opportunities. [Viridi presented] an opportunity for this community in a very huge way, in an impactful way, because it hasn’t been done before.”
Read on as Tricia Crimmins at Tech Brew explores how Viridi is laying the ground for the green economy in our Buffalo, NY backyard.
As the Executive Director of GreenForce, Jeff Conrad provides leadership and strategic direction to the organization.
