Chicago’s green jobs initiative will receive a $700,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Chicago’s green jobs initiative will receive a $700,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation.
The city’s Greencorps Chicago program was selected for the grant by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The program provides environmental jobs for between 40 and 50 people that last at least nine months. The jobs focus on eco-restoration, community gardens, plant distribution, landscaping, electronics and hazardous waste recycling and weatherizing projects.
Ray Bracy is a senior vice president with Walmart Stores Inc. Bracy presented the award and says the effort will help "build the green economy."
Greencorps Chicago plans on using the grant money to expand weatherization training and start an arborist training program.
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