1. WHY SEED CENTER MATTERS TO YOU Resources and networking tools in the SEED Center are designed specifically for community college educators to prepare students and workers for careers in the green economy. SEED offers you access to the right, relevant materials to build programs and engage with fellow educators nationwide. The SEED Center is a leadership initiative, FREE resource center, and online sharing environment for community colleges to ramp-up programs to educate America’s 21st century workforce and build the green economy. In our mission to increase sustainability offerings and opportunities for faculty development, has become a SEED Center member, allowing you access to the resources it offers. CurriculaInnovative Practices & Partnerships Curricular MaterialsSkill Sets, Competencies & Career Pathways Certifications & Industry CredentialsProfessional Development Resources Employment & Industry ProjectionsSelect Funding Opportunities School logo Free Resources for Educators Build and Enhance Your Programs SECTORS FEATURED The first sectors featured are SOLAR, WIND, GREEN BUILDING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY and SUSTAINABITY EDUCATION, with more on the horizon. Detailed information is divided into the following topics. Explore and discover why these sectors are important at www.theSEEDcenter.org/resources. WHAT THE SEED CENTER OFFERS – RESOURCE CENTER The heart of the SEED Center is a searchable online resource database. Carefully selected by a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of experts, these resources provide educators with timely information divided into sectors and topics for easy navigation. www.theSEEDcenter.org SOLAR | WIND | GREEN BUILDING | ENERGY EFFICIENCY | SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION

2. IS A MEMBER OF THE SEED CENTER The Sustainability Education & Economic Development (SEED) Center is a leadership program and resource center, created by the American Association of Community Colleges and ecoAmerica, that provides strategic guidance and detailed resources for community colleges to dramatically ramp-up their programs to educate America’s 21 st century workforce and build the green economy. www.theSEEDcenter.org COLLEGES IN ACTION Highlighting community colleges excelling in the sustainability field. College/Program Listings – A comprehensive database of community college green job training programs/courses from across the country. Submit yours online today! Case Studies - Descriptions of a select number of colleges and their innovative green training and support programs SHARING COMMUNITY Community college educators nationwide ask questions, exchange information, best practices and ideas. Curricular Wiki - Post your own curricula, materials, and resources your colleagues will find useful Discussion Boards - Ask questions and get answers about SEED, equipment, standards, campus challenges - anything green training related! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES YOU CAN USE The following resources found in the SEED Center and will help you build your programs and courses. START USING THE SEED CENTER TODAY Explore the Resource Center, navigate by sector and topic, find useful resources to enhance your programs and courses Share your work in the curricular wiki Ask questions, and get answers on the topical discussion boards Sign-up for the SEED Newsletter, share your stories Become a SEED Peer-to-Peer Ambassador, tell your state network about the SEED Center, and be recognized for your leadership IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES Defining the Green Workforce - A view of how community colleges frame and define green jobs What is a Quality Green Program? - Common elements of today's green technical programs How to Build a Quality Green Program - 15 key strategies for building quality green job training and sustainability programs www.theSEEDcenter.org