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Watching the green stimulus package unfold
I agree! It will certainly be interesting to watch as the green stimulus package unfolds over the next few months.
Who will be appointed to handle energy and environmental posts?
How will the topic be addressed by Congress? This quote (linked to above) from Pelosi is promising.
"The House speaker, Nancy Pelosi of California, said this week that rebuilding infrastructure and creating green jobs was "the first order of business that we will have" when Congress reconvenes in January. Several hearings are planned even before Mr. Obama takes office on Jan. 20."
An exciting time!
Carol McClelland, PhD Founder and Managing Editor of Green Career Central www.greencareercentral.com
On Green stimulus, green jobs posted 11 months, 4 weeks ago 13 ResponsesAnother term....green careers
In the last year I've spent much of my time researching the green career world. In the process I've discovered a wide range of green jobs/careers that already exist.
- Careers that have a direct impact on the environment
- Careers in renewable energy and natural resource management
- Green service/product professions.
- Careers that focus on setting policy, educating the public about green behaviors, and marketing and selling green services and products.
Some industries are further along in their green evolution. Some are ready and willing to hire while others are in an R&D mode.
Based on my research, green collar jobs are trade jobs that contribute to the green economy - solar installers, green building carpenters, and even someone on the Prius assembly line.
Not all green jobs are green collar jobs however.
There are also green professional jobs, although a term hasn't yet been coined to cover this category. These jobs aren't just for environmental managers and engineers. Lawyers, marketers, salespeople, writers, managers, project managers, etc can all find a way to contribute to the green economy.
I consider anyone with a green collar job or a green professional position to have a green career.
Carol McClelland, PhD Founder and Managing Editor of Green Career Central www.greencareercentral.com
On The latest eco-buzzword posted 1 year, 10 months ago 17 Responses- Careers that have a direct impact on the environment