Grounded

Are you a young person in the East End interested in pathways to green jobs? Or are you an adult that works in renewable energy, the electric grid, waste reduction, advanced manufacturing, local food systems, community planning or urban forestry? Grounded is excited to co-host an event on "Growing the Inclusive Green Workforce Pipeline in Pittsburgh" on May 21st in partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools Career and Technical Education office, The Kingsley Association and Larimer Consensus Group .

We are inviting participation from youth and adult leaders in the East End of Pittsburgh: K–12 educators, youth and school leaders; Out-of-school learning providers; Environmental justice and community leaders. In addition to the following individuals from the greater Allegheny County community: Career and Technical Education professionals; Workforce development organizations; Sustainability and green technology employers.

If you ARE NOT in the above list of intended primary audience members for this event, but are interested in being involved, express interest in volunteering by 5/17 at this link: https://ow.ly/GZQ050Z0y1t

If you ARE in the above list of intended primary audience members, register for the event by 5/17 at: https://ow.ly/o69f50Z0y1s

Wilkinsburg residents, don’t miss this event on Wednesday!

Your Borough. Your Voice. Your Future.
Help shape the vision for Wilkinsburg’s next 10–20 years. Join the conversation.

Please join us for our upcoming Public Workshop / Public Input Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Borough Building (605 Ross Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221).

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Please register using either the QR code on the flyer, or by visiting the link below.

We look forward to seeing you there, and value your participation and collaboration in developing the Borough's plan for the future of all its residents!

For more information, or to register yourself for the meeting, visit: https://www.wilkinsburgpa.gov/projects.../wilkinsburg-plan/

Join our team! We're hiring a full time, salaried, entry-level Beautification Coordinator. This position will coordinate site maintenance work on transformed vacant lots, primarily through: scheduling and hauling the Pgh Mobile Toolbox to sites booked by community members, as well as planning ongoing volunteer workdays with external groups on the small number of sites Grounded is responsible for.

Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be a good fit and encourage them to apply by March 6th or sooner. We'd love to have someone in the role by the week of March 16th. Apply now at: https://ow.ly/oJF050YkxuB