Green Careers

Author : Jim Cassio,Alice Rush
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781550924282

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People of all ages and backgrounds are seeking work in career fields that will help save the planet, yet many people are unaware of the variety of green careers available. This unique career guidance book, based on labor market research, covers green jobs representing almost every area of career interest. The authors' extensive experience in career and workforce development will help you explore tomorrow's green career options. Answer such questions as: What green careers are available? What salary can I expect? What education do I need? What is the demand for this type of job? How do I change to a green career? Green Careers offers clear and concise information about the emerging field of green and environmental jobs. Chapters include: Industry-by-industry overview of green jobs Profiles of 90 different occupations in 12 different career groups Over 65 case studies and interviews of people working in green jobs Career planning information and job search resources This book will appeal to students, career explorers, job seekers, and career and workforce development professionals as an indispensable guide for finding a career to feel passionate about and prospering while doing what you love.

Author : Barbara Parks,Jodi Helmer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1592578926

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Careers by Barbara Parks,Jodi Helmer Pdf

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Author : Jennifer Power Scott
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 145961707X

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(ages 13 and up) This inspiring guide to green careers includes profiles of 30 young professionals who have found success in environmental careers. Along with the fascinating interviews, readers will discover interesting eco - tidbits, career - planning resources, and useful information about universities and environmental organizations. Now more than ever, teens need to hear a positive message about the economy, and here it is: the eco - job market is BOOMING, big time, all over the world. There are jobs for conservation biologists. Jobs for wind turbine fabricators. Jobs for environmental engineers. Jobs for eco - activists. Jobs for green business experts. Jobs for oceanographers. Jobs for air quality specialists. Jobs for meteorologists. Jobs for eco - fashion designers. Jobs for organic chefs. Jobs for ... you get the picture! Now how about some incredible examples to get readers thinking about the possibilities? In this book, seasoned journalist and documentary filmmaker, Jennifer Power Scott, interviews 30 impassioned young people who love being a part of the environmental job market. Turning worm poop into multi - million - dollar empires. Flying airplanes through hurricanes. Using flowers and trees to brighten the lives of kids and ex - cons. Staring down grizzly bears in the Canadian Rockies. Saving chimps in Tanzania. And strutting their hip eco - friendly frocks on the streets of Hollywood. From the icebergs of the Arctic Ocean to the jungles of Africa, these bold eco - pioneers will show readers how to help save the planet ... and earn a paycheck at the same time.

Author : Frank Marquardt
Publisher : WETFEET, INC.
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Environmental protection
ISBN : 9781582078656

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Green Careers by Frank Marquardt Pdf

Author : Carol L. McClelland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470529601

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Green Careers For Dummies by Carol L. McClelland Pdf

Everything you need to start a green career As you look for ways to contribute positively to the global economic and environmental crisis, getting an eco-friendly job provides a two-prong solution. Green Careers For Dummies, a 2010 Green book Festival award winner, introduces you to the wealth of opportunities in the rapidly expanding sustainable career genre. This book explores the green frontier of careers and shows you how to find a field that is best suited to your primary interests, skills, and goals, and then translating that into the sustainable job sphere. Career opportunities in the environmental science, renewable energy, smart grid, green building, transportation, manufacturing, sustainability, policy, and more. Job search 2.0 techniques (new media, online, networking, and electronic communications) Emerging green jobs that will be created in the next 5 years and beyond Whether you're a recent college graduate or looking to make a career change, Green Careers For Dummies is your one-stop source for finding your fit in an environmentally responsible job. If you are a career counselor, this book gives you a solid overview of the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities you cn refer to in your work with students and clients.

Author : Jill C. Schwartz
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768928600

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Green Careers in Energy by Jill C. Schwartz Pdf

"The indispensible guide for students and career changers"--Cover.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768930207

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Green Careers in Energy by Peterson's Pdf

Peterson's Green Careers in Energy pinpoints the best opportunities in the fastest-growing and most promising renewable energy fields-solar, wind, geothermal, and more-with data on the various jobs as well as colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining. Green Careers in Energy offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. This eBook also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the "New Energy for America" program. Throughout this book, there are energy-related features, including interviews with individuals working in many of these green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768930610

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Green Careers in Building and Landscaping by Peterson's Pdf

Thinking about a green career or looking for a college or university that promotes great green programs? Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping pinpoints the best opportunities in building design and construction; installation, operations, and energy efficiency; commercial industrial, and residential design; landscaping, groundskeeping, and turf care; and policy, analysis, advocacy, and regulatory affairs-with job details as well as info on colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining-that can lead to a green career. Green Careers in Building and Landscaping offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. Essay writers include folks with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Second Nature, Earth911.com, University of Arizona, Philadelphia University, and Skanska USA Building Inc. Green Careers in Building and Landscaping also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability. You'll also find building and landscaping-related features, including interviews with individuals in a variety of green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768934502

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Green Careers in Building and Landscaping: Appendixes by Peterson's Pdf

Find valuable information on building and landscaping jobs by industry, green job boards, and "green" vocabulary. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768930214

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Green Careers in Energy: Energy Industry Jobs by Peterson's Pdf

Looking for a green job in an energy-related field? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers detailed information on careers in the Biofuels Industry, Electric Power Industry; Geothermal Power; Hydroelectric Power; Nuclear Power Industry; Solar Power; Wind Power; Carbon Market; and Hydrogen Power. You'll find up-to-date information on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. This eBook also features interviews with individuals working in the green energy field as well as informative "green" features such as "How Green is a Prospective Employer?" and "How Smart Grid Technology Works" PLUS "green" tidbits about global warming biomass, waste-based energy, Nebraska's use of wind power, Federal Clean Energy resources, new degree programs in smart grid engineering, and more! Bonus sections include: "What Does Being Green Mean," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the New Energy for America program, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," which offers insightful articles by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768934472

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Green Careers in Building and Landscaping: Professional and Skilled Jobs by Peterson's Pdf

As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping, this eBook offers detailed information on various careers in the following: building design and construction; installation, operations, & energy-efficiency; commercial, industrial, & residential; landscaping & grooundskeeping; policy, analysis, advocacy & regulatory affairs.You'll also find up-to-date data on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. Bonus sections include "What Does Being Green Mean," a look at the current interest in sustainability, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by folks at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768930283

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Green Careers in Energy: State and Federal Workforce Training by Peterson's Pdf

Looking for information on green career help provided by state and federal workforce training centers? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers information for the One-Stop Centers for all fifty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, plus a general description of each individual program and workforce development information that each center provides-including resources for finding jobs, writing resumes, and developing interview skills. Simply find your state and you'll uncover a wealth of information, including phone numbers and Web addresses.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768930269

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Green Careers in Energy: 25 Four-Year Schools with Great Green Energy-Related Programs by Peterson's Pdf

Looking for a four-year school with great green programs? You're in good company! In a recent survey, 7 out of 10 students stated that they prefer green universities. As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles on 25 colleges and universities that offer innovative energy-related degree programs and support vibrant on-campus sustainability programs and organizations.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768930276

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Green Careers in Energy: 25 Two-Year Schools with Great Green Energy-Related Programs by Peterson's Pdf

Looking for a two-year school with great green programs? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles of 25 community colleges from throughout the United States-all with notable campus sustainability programs as well as "green" energy-related academic programs.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780768934489

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Green Careers in Building and Landscaping: Colleges and Union Organizations with Great Green Programs by Peterson's Pdf

If you're looking for a school that offers "green" education then this ebook is for you. In this ebook the reader will find a listing of 25 four-year schools and 25 two-year schools that have great "green" programs. There is also a chapter on union training programs for green jobs. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.