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The complete idiot's guide to green careers

by Parks, Barbara.

Format: Print Book 2009
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Braddock Carnegie Library Non Fiction CAREER 363.7023
Location  Braddock Carnegie Library
 
Collection  Non Fiction
 
Call Number  CAREER 363.7023
 
 

Summary

The career opportunities of the future

Green careers include jobs in which environmentally conscious design, policy, and technology are implemented to improve the environment and provide sustainable living. A growing number of people, whether right out of college or already well established in the workforce, are looking to market themselves and their environmental convictions. It is a promising path to a larger paycheck and healthier environment.

Green-collar jobs are on the rise according to Businessweek magazine The Green Jobs Act of 2007 anticipates a growing labor need for thousands of green-collar workers with $125 million in annual funding for training and research

Additional Information
Subjects Job creation.
Green products.
Green movement -- Economic aspects.
Clean energy industries -- Employment.
New business enterprises.
Publisher New York :Alpha,2009
Other Titles Green careers
Complete idiot's guide
Contributors Helmer, Jodi.
Language English
Description xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1592578926 :
9781592578924 :
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