There are ample opportunities in the green related fields. Many of them would be for professionals such engineers, designers, contractors, technicians, etc. Higher demand is for LEED professionals, green buildings specialists and energy consultants. Since renewables, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy are the rapidly growing industry there will be also jobs in manufacturing, sales and marketing. Ample opportunities in green energy - products and services increase options for environmental education, program and projects managers, green IT specialists and more.
How to find green jobs?
The series of articles from Green Collar Blog will help to identify current opportunities, along with My Green Education and Career and Green Career Guide.
Under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, green jobs have become a priority at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
$500 million is awarded to fund workforce development projects that promote economic growth by preparing workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries - Recovery Act initiative.
The State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants (nearly $190 million) are designed to teach workers the skills required in emerging industries, including energy efficiency and renewable energy - January 20, 2010.
The "Pathways Out of Poverty" grants ($150 million) will support programs that help disadvantaged populations find ways out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency through employment in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries - January 13, 2010.
The Energy Training Partnership Grants ($100 million) will support green job training programs to help dislocated workers and others, including veterans, women, African Americans and Latinos, find jobs in expanding green industries and related occupations. Approximately $28 million of the total funds will support projects in communities impacted by auto industry restructuring - January 6, 2010.
Green training grants ($55 million) will lead to green jobs and help communities across the nation spur economic recovery and begin the process towards energy independence - November 18, 2009.
DOL has also co-hosted forums on ensuring safety within the green jobs industry and increased access to green jobs for persons with disabilities "Health into Green and Sustainability" - December 16, 2009.
Nowadays a great deal of companies are trying to make themselves greener and people become more environmentaly aware, therefore there is countless green opportunities in nearly any industry. Below is the list of 10 Great Green Opportunities from the Emagazine:
Green Globetrotters: Travel and Hospitality
Sustainability Stewards: Planning and Land Use
Complementary Care: Health and Medicine
Power Pushers: Energy and Renewables
Planet Protectors: Legal Careers
Green Geeks: Information Technology (IT)
Eco Educators: Green Learning
Better Builders: Design and Construction
Improving Industry: Corporate Social Responsibility
Organic Occupations: Food and Farming
We could also add organic cosmetics, green fashion design, energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, recycling, green marketing, and many more...
“Where are the ‘green’ jobs?” said Marie Kerpan, founder of Green Careers, “There are a bazillion companies where you can take your skills and put it to work in a ‘green’ company.”
Green jobs can be found on many websites and the number grows considerably. Below a short list of them:
- http://www.greengamma.com/ careers
- http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/greendreamjobs.main
- http://jobs.greenbiz.com/
- https://www.greencareercentral.com/
- http://www.alternativeenergy.com/
- http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/careers/jobseekers
- http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/environmental_jobs.htm
- http://www.sustainableindustries.com/jobs
- http://www.cleantech.org/pg/TechOpps/ViewTechOpps.aspx
- http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/jobs/
- http://www.sustainlane.com/green-jobs
- http://www.greenjobs.com/public/index.aspx
- http://jobs.treehugger.com/
- http://www.greenjobsearch.org
- http://www.environmentalcareer.com/
- http://www.careervoyages.gov/green-main.cfm
- http://www.goinggreenjobs.com/
- http://www.greatgreencareers.com/
- http://www.5milliongreenjobs.org/
- http://www.environmentalcareer.info/
Where to look for green jobs in the next few years?
- Renevables, including the most dynamic growing solar industry (expected jobs in manufacturing, construction, installations, and sales) - In January, President Obama awareded $2.3 billion in tax credits for clean energy manufacturing projects, including investments in manufacturing facilities that solar, wind, energy efficiency and energy management technologies. U.S. Interior Department simplified the permitting process to speed up the construction of transmission projects. The Interior Department fixed $41 million from the economic stimulus package to advance production of clean energy on public lands. Chairman of the Green Jobs and New Economy Subcommittee, Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to reintroduce legislation that will provide incentives for buying solar panels and for solar companies to produce 10 million solar rooftops in the United States in 10 years.
- Training and education for “green” jobs
- IT jobs
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