Download or read book Green Careers in Energy Union Training Programs for Green Jobs written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for information on great green programs provided by labor unions? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers profiles of ten labor unions that offer apprenticeship and training programs to upgrade members' skills for the green energy economy, including the National Labor College, which grants undergraduate degrees and certificates to AFL-CIO members. Union information includes contact information, details about the union, and info on the programs and training.

Download or read book Employment and Training written by Government Accountability Government Accountability Office and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Labor oversees a number of employment and training programs administered by state and local workforce boards and one-stop career centers established under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). The green jobs training programs Labor has overseen were created under the Green Jobs Act of 2007, which amended WIA. The Green Jobs Act of 2007 was passed as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), which was intended to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security and to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, among other objectives. This act directed the Secretary of Labor to work in consultation with the Secretary of Energy to create a new worker training program to prepare workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. However, funds for these programs were not appropriated until the passage of the Recovery Act in 2009, according to Labor officials.

Download or read book Green Careers in Energy written by Jill C. Schwartz and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The indispensible guide for students and career changers"--Cover.

Download or read book Green Careers in Energy written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Green Careers in Energy pinpoints the best opportunities in the fastest-growing and most promising renewable energy fields-solar, wind, geothermal, and more-with data on the various jobs as well as colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining. Green Careers in Energy offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. This eBook also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the "New Energy for America" program. Throughout this book, there are energy-related features, including interviews with individuals working in many of these green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.

Download or read book Beyond Green Jobs written by Daniel Villao and published by . This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Green Jobs for a New Economy written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Jobs For a New Economyacknowledges the global and national movement toward sustainability and its influence on today's education consumers, who view this concept not only as a major factor in choosing a college or university, but also as a guide to finding a career that will satisfy professional aspirations and benefit the planet in the process. 1. Review of professional and skilled labor jobs in the new green economy, with profiles on - Work Environment - Career Paths - Earning Potential - Education/Licensure/Training/Certification - Related Jobs - Organizations for more information2. Brief, informative articles on green topics. Examples: -What Does "Sustainability" Mean? -How Green is Your College? Sustainability Initiatives Explained - Top Green In-Demand College Majors - Top 10 Career Fields for the Eco-Conscious - The Hottest Green Careers Today - Top 10 Greenest Places to Work and Live - Job Interview? Find Out How Green The Company Is - Greening Your Vocabulary: What the Global Citizen Needs to Know3. Career/Industry Categories: -Agriculture - Alternate Fuels (Biofuels, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Solar, Wind) - Environmental Conservation - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Law - Environmental Planning and Land Use - Environmental Science - Green Building Design and Construction (Retrofitting Buildings) - Transportation Systems Planning - Urban Planning4. Top four-year and two-year colleges for green programs of study, with profiles including data on: - Degree/License/Certificate - Costs - Financial Aid - Admissions Requirements - Application and Information - Green Campus Organizations/Projects - Union Programs for Training and Retraining5. State and Federal Funding for Workplace Training6. Results from Peterson's Survey of Sustainability Efforts in Higher Education (sent to a universe of about 4,000 respondents: all UG2 & UG4 schools in the U.S. and Canada)7. Lists of organizations involved in and promoting sustainability (different from those in t

Download or read book Employment and Training written by Andrew Sherrill and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Labor received $500 million from the Recovery Act to help create, better understand, and provide training for jobs within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, commonly referred to as "green jobs." Since 2009, Labor has also "greened" existing programs and funded additional green jobs training grants and other efforts. This report examined: (1) what is known about the objectives and coordination of Labor's green jobs efforts; (2) what type of green jobs training grantees provided and how selected grantees aligned their training to meet employers' green jobs needs; (3) what is known about program outcomes and what challenges, if any, grantees faced in implementing their programs; and (4) what Labor has done to assist and monitor its green jobs grantees. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

Download or read book The Green Career Ladder written by Bob Oedy and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why choose between making a difference and making a living? In this ground-breaking guide to Green careers, sustainability expert Bob Oedy reveals the emerging career opportunities that make it possible for you to help save the planet and build a significant personal income at the same time, regardless of your political affiliation or level of training. Whether you're a student preparing for a Green lifestyle, a recent graduate looking for your first job, or are contemplating a switch to a Greener second career, The Green Career Ladder will guide you through every stage of the process, including: Where to find the best training Landing your first job Identifying responsible companies that pay well Living a Green lifestyle Starting your own business How to control your own future, make good money, and live a fulfilling life Leaving a legacy for future generations This fast-reading, down-to-earth guide blends sustainable ideals with practical realities to give you realistic insights about today's growing Green marketplace. You'll learn why Green is finally here to stay and how to chart your own path to success, both today and tomorrow.

Download or read book Green Careers in Building and Landscaping Colleges and Union Organizations with Great Green Programs written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for a school that offers "green" education then this ebook is for you. In this ebook the reader will find a listing of 25 four-year schools and 25 two-year schools that have great "green" programs. There is also a chapter on union training programs for green jobs. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.

Download or read book Green Careers in Building and Landscaping written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking about a green career or looking for a college or university that promotes great green programs? Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping pinpoints the best opportunities in building design and construction; installation, operations, and energy efficiency; commercial industrial, and residential design; landscaping, groundskeeping, and turf care; and policy, analysis, advocacy, and regulatory affairs-with job details as well as info on colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining-that can lead to a green career. Green Careers in Building and Landscaping offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. Essay writers include folks with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Second Nature, Earth911.com, University of Arizona, Philadelphia University, and Skanska USA Building Inc. Green Careers in Building and Landscaping also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability. You'll also find building and landscaping-related features, including interviews with individuals in a variety of green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.

Download or read book Employment and Training written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Labor received $500 million from the Recovery Act to help create, better understand, and provide training for jobs within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, commonly referred to as "green jobs." Since 2009, Labor has also "greened" existing programs and funded additional green jobs training grants and other efforts. In light of the amount of funding targeted to green programs within Labor, GAO examined: (1) what is known about the objectives and coordination of Labor's green jobs efforts, (2) what type of green jobs training grantees provided and how selected grantees aligned their training to meet employers' green jobs needs, (3) what is known about program outcomes and what challenges, if any, grantees faced in implementing their programs, and (4) what Labor has done to assist and monitor its green jobs grantees. To conduct this work, GAO reviewed relevant federal laws and regulations; surveyed selected offices within Labor using two questionnaires-one for directly- funded green jobs efforts and one for other efforts; interviewed Labor officials and 11 out of 103 green jobs training grantees; and analyzed relevant Labor documents and data. "

Download or read book Green Careers in Energy Energy Industry Jobs written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a green job in an energy-related field? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Energy, this eBook offers detailed information on careers in the Biofuels Industry, Electric Power Industry; Geothermal Power; Hydroelectric Power; Nuclear Power Industry; Solar Power; Wind Power; Carbon Market; and Hydrogen Power. You'll find up-to-date information on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. This eBook also features interviews with individuals working in the green energy field as well as informative "green" features such as "How Green is a Prospective Employer?" and "How Smart Grid Technology Works" PLUS "green" tidbits about global warming biomass, waste-based energy, Nebraska's use of wind power, Federal Clean Energy resources, new degree programs in smart grid engineering, and more! Bonus sections include: "What Does Being Green Mean," which examines the current interest in sustainability and the New Energy for America program, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," which offers insightful articles by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs.

Download or read book Green Jobs written by Michael Renner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green jobs, employment that contributes to protecting the environment and reducing humanity's carbon footprint, will be a key economic driver of the 21st century. This report explores the role green jobs will play within the various industries, energy production, construction, transportation, energy-intensive industries, recycling and re-manufacturing, and agriculture and forestry.

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Download or read book Green Jobs and Their Role in Our Economic Recovery written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2019 written by International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of the series highlights employment trends in renewables worldwide, noting increasing diversification of the supply chain.

Download or read book Green Careers in Building and Landscaping Professional and Skilled Jobs written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping, this eBook offers detailed information on various careers in the following: building design and construction; installation, operations, & energy-efficiency; commercial, industrial, & residential; landscaping & grooundskeeping; policy, analysis, advocacy & regulatory affairs.You'll also find up-to-date data on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and contact information for additional resources. Bonus sections include "What Does Being Green Mean," a look at the current interest in sustainability, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by folks at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.