October 31, 2008
The “Recession” Doesn’t Need to Stop Your Green Career Dreams!
It’s hard to ignore new stories about the state of our economy. Oil prices, the mortgage crisis, the loss of non-farming jobs all indicate we are on shakey ground at best.Although you may be tempted, in light of the economic news, to hunker down in your current job and put aside your dream of having a green career, this is not the time to step back from your green career goals.In fact, there are a number of reasons to suggest it is actually a great time to continue your quest for a green career.Large Scale, Economy Reasons– Certain areas of the green economy are hopping! Companies in these industries can’t find enough employees to meet their demand. Think solar and wind power (especially in states that offer financial incentives for homeowners and commercial sites). Consider sustainable building as a whole, especially retrofitting outfits and companies that provide real-time tracking of energy usage.– The government has already committed funds to create green economy training programs. The Green Jobs Act (H.R. 2847) was passed last August and authorizes up to $125 million in funding to establish national and state job training programs to help address job shortages that are impairing growth in […]
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