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Green Jobs: What They Are Green Jobs: What They Are and How to Find Themand How to Find Them

December 15, 2009December 15, 2009

AARP Education & Outreach 2

Learning objectives

By the end of the webinar you will have a better understanding of green jobs, including:

What they are Which industries have the most growth potentialAvailable education and training opportunitiesWhere to find green job career resources online

Welcome

Today’s presenters:

Jim Cassio, green jobs career consultant and author

Kathy Belyeu, Industry Information Services, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

What is a green job?


A green job is any job that is ‘good for the environment’

Green terms and concepts

1. Green & Sustainability


The ‘Three Pillars of Sustainability’



2. Green business

3. Greenwashing

4. Carbon emissions

5. Carbon footprint

6. Cap and trade



7. Renewable energy

8. Energy efficiency

9. Green building

10. Smart grid

11. Clean tech

12. Alternative fuel vehicle

How many green jobs are there?


The best studies estimate that between 1% and 8% of all jobs in U.S. are green jobs

The current Administration’s goal: create 5 million new green jobs over the next 10 yearswww.recovery.gov

Research has identified 340 occupations that can lead to a green job or career


The problem with green job titles

Most green jobs don’t have titles which identify them as green jobs

Employers rarely create descriptive job titles that indicate the relationship of the job to the environment

To find green jobs, you need to know what specific jobs and titles to look for, as well as what industries and employers to focus on

Where are green jobs?


With any employer that’s part of the green economy

With any green business or sustainable organization that’s committed to being environmentally responsible

With non-green businesses and non-sustainable organizations where the nature and purpose of the job is ‘good for the environment’


Snapshot: Wind Energy

What is the American Wind Energy Association? www.awea.org

AWEA’s mission and priorities

Wind energy trends

15 green economy sectors


1. Energy Generation

Renewable energy generation - all forms: solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro, marine and tidal, hydrogen, co-generation, etc.

Associated equipment, controls, and other management software and services

Renewable energy consulting services

Research and testing in renewable energy


2. Energy Efficiency

Energy conservation consulting and engineering services

Building efficiency products and services

Alternative energy appliances: solar heating, lighting, etc.

Energy efficiency research

Energy efficiency meters and measuring devices



3. Alternative Fuel Transportation

Alternative fuels: biodiesel, hydrogen, non-corn-based ethanol

Alternative fuel vehicles, parts and equipment: electric, hybrid, natural gas vehicles, clean diesel, etc.



4. Energy Storage

Advanced batteries: Li-Ion, NiMH, etc.

Battery components and accessories

Fuel cells



5. Air and Environment

Emissions monitoring and control

Environmental consulting: environmental engineering, sustainable business consulting

Environmental remediation and services

Habitat restoration services



6. Recycling and Waste

Consulting services

Recycling - paper, metal, plastics, rubber, bottles, automotive, wood, electronic waste and scrap

Waste treatment



7. Water and Wastewater

Water treatment

Water conservation: control systems, meters and measuring devices

Development and manufacturing of pump technology

Research and testing

Consulting services

Water treatment, purification products and services



8. Agriculture

Sustainable and organic farming and ranching

Sustainable land management and business consulting services

Sustainable supplies and materials

Sustainable aquaculture



9. Research and Advocacy

Organizations and research institutes that focus on advancing science and public education in the areas of renewable energy, alternative fuels and transportation



10. Business Services

Legal services: environmental law and land use law

Green business portals

Green staffing services

Green marketing and public relations



11. Finance and Investment

Emission trading and offsets

Venture capital and private equity investment

Project financing: solar installations, biomass facilities, etc.

Socially responsible investing (SRI) services



12. Advanced Materials

Bioplastics

New materials for improving energy efficiency

Solar technologies



13. Green Building

Sustainable design and construction

Building materials

Site management

Green real estate and development

Sustainable landscape design and services



14. Manufacturing and Industrial

Renewable energy equipment and products

Recycling machinery manufacturing

Advanced packaging

Process management

Industrial surface cleaning

Organic food and beverage manufacturing



15. Energy Infrastructure

Consulting and management services

Cable and equipment



Bicycle related industriesCleaning and janitorial services – when they specialize in green

cleaningClothing and accessories related industries – when their products

are made from organic and recycled material Ecotourism – when tourism is focused on environmental

protection, preservation and educationGreen or organic restaurants and food services Pesticide services – when they use organic pesticides Printing and publishing industries – when they’re committed to

sustainability Public transportation

Other industries with green jobs


Agriculture, Sustainable/OrganicAir Quality/PollutionClimate ChangeEcosystemsEnergyEnvironmental DisastersEnvironmental EconomicsEnvironmental EducationEnvironmental Legislation/PolicyForest ManagementHabitat Conservation

HealthNatural HistoryOceanographyPopulationSciencesSustainable/Green BusinessSustainable DevelopmentTransportationWaste ManagementWater QualityWildlife Management

Nonprofit areas with green jobs


Army Corps of Engineers Bureau of Land Management (BLM)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency Fish and Wildlife Service Forest ServiceGeological Survey (USGS)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin (NOAA)National Park ServiceNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

www.usajobs.gov

Federal agencies with green jobs


Agriculture and Food SafetyCoastal Zone ManagementCommunity and Economic Development Emergency Services Energy Fisheries and Wildlife Protection Parks and Recreation Planning Pollution Control and Prevention Public HealthWater Resources

State agencies with green jobs


Air Quality ManagementConservation/Park Land Management ElectricityGreen BuildingGreen Business Public TransportationRecyclingRegional PlanningWaste ManagementWater and Wastewater Treatment

Local agencies with green jobs: cities, counties and special districts


Do I need training for a green job?It depends on the job and your existing skills

Green job education and training

To be a competitive candidate, assess whether you need:Additional Education CertificationLicensingKnowledge and skillsVolunteer experience


Community colleges are a key local resource

Green job education and training

www.community-college.org

www.servicelocator.org

www.irecusa.org

www.enviroeducation.com

Education and training resources

www.veteransgreenjobs.org

Education and training resources

General Purpose Employment Websites:Monster: www.monster.comYahoo! HotJobs: www.hotjobs.yahoo.comCareerBuilder: www.careerbuilder.com

Job Search Engines:Indeed: www.indeed.com

State Job Banks: www.jobbankinfo.orgLocal/Regional Employment Websites:

www.craigslist.comLocal Newspaper Classified Ads


Green job hunting resources (online)

Niche Employment Websites: Includes job/career resource websites that serve specific industries or professions, including green jobs!

See the Green Careers Resource GuideEmployer WebsitesOther Important Resources:

Going Green Jobs: www.goinggreenjobs.com

American Solar Energy Society: www.ases.org

American Wind Energy Association: www.awea.org

and www.careersinwind.com


Green job hunting resources (online)


Fact: Most jobs are never advertised; they’re promoted from within or by word-of-mouth hiring

Networking in today’s job market is essential; this includes connecting with others both in person and online

The secret to getting hired from within: get hired for a different job (may include working in a lower level job, working part time or on-call, working as a temp, or working as a volunteer or unpaid intern)

Your objective: show them your knowledge, skills and work ethic, and position yourself for a promotion to the job you really want

Hidden job market strategies


GreenDrinks - informal networking group with over 500 chapters worldwide. Each chapter meets once a month to share information and provide social and professional networking opportunities. www.greendrinks.org

EcoTuesday - a structured networking group for green/ sustainable business leaders; takes place on the 4thTuesday of each month in 10 cities across the U.S. www.ecotuesday.com

LinkedIn - online professional networking site that serves job seekers and working professionals equally well. One green jobs network group on LinkedIn has over 10,000 members!www.linkedin.com

Networking resources


Green news sourcesGreen Economy Post: www.greeneconomypost.com

GreenBiz.com: www.greenbiz.com

Mother Earth News: www.motherearthnews.com

Renewable Energy World: www.renewableenergyworld.com

Scientific American: www.scientificamerican.com

TreeHugger: www.treehugger.com

Triple Pundit: www.triplepundit.com

www.cassio.com


Green career publications

AARP Job Resources

Job Tips: fact sheets covering a variety of job search topics www.aarp.org/jobtips

The Water Cooler: an online community for jobseekers 45+ www.aarp.org/thewatercooler

Real Relief: an online site providing information and resources for managing job loss and personal financeswww.aarp.org/realrelief

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