Green Careers
Greening of the
World of Work: Implications for O*NET-SOC and New and Emerging Occupations
This February 2009 report summarizes the recent research to investigate the impact of
green economy activities and technologies on occupational requirements in an effort
to determine their impact on current O*NET-SOC occupations and to identify new and
emerging occupations that may be considered as potential candidates for inclusion in
the O*NET-SOC system.
Green
Collar Vets
This non-profit organization coordinates skill development, education and
employment opportunities in emerging green industries for U.S. military veterans.
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation
This brochure describes examples of jobs in a green economy.
"On the Grid: Careers in Energy"
A 2008 article from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Outlook Quarterly.
Job Opportunities for the Green
Economy: A State-by-State Picture of Occupations that Gain from Green Investments
This report provides a snapshot of the jobs needed to build a green economy in the United States. It
focuses on six key strategies for attacking global warming: building retrofitting,
mass transit, energy-efficient automobiles, wind power, solar power, and cellulosic biomass fuels.
Green Careers Journal
The journal provides insight on the green job titles and responsibilities. Back issues may be browsed without charge.
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