Synopses & Reviews
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
About the Author
Barbara Parks is the founder of Green Career Tracks and specializes in career coaching for people who want to create work opportunities that promote sustainability and social justice.
Jodi Helmer is a freelance writer who specializes in writing about eco-friendly topics. Her work has appeared in Plenty, Yoga Journal, Women's Health and USA Weekend.