The 2013 Portland Summer Sustainability Institute (SSI) presents leading-edge speakers and strategies in design, building and operations with a focus on Universal Design and its applications. With an aging American population intent on remaining independent and with injured veterans returning home, we present a timely training opportunity for educators.

Hosted by Portland Community College (PCC) with funding from the National Science Foundation, the 2013 Portland Summer Sustainability Institute is a five-day training event for educators in technical fields that design, operate and build for aging, veteran and disabled communities - or those interested in learning more. PCC's Technical Education program in Landscaping, Operations, Construction and Architectural Design/ Drafting/Interior Design (LOCATE) supports instructors in these fields to develop and update their curriculum in order to prepare students for careers related to green building.

The SSI concludes with a one-day Summit on Friday, August 23, at which participants will submit their curriculum changes and receive additional support and resources for their course revisions. Participants will receive all necessary course materials and a stipend of $500 upon their completion of the SSI.