Green Jobs Not Just for Scientists

There has been much take lately of the need for a "green" economy, based on renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind, geothermal and biofuels, as well as resource efficiency (see New Energy Economy and Clean Tech Is Only Hope). There has also been much talk of the green jobs that would be created.

Many traditional workers are under the misconception that these green jobs are only for scientists, engineers or others with special training. Not so. People like construction workers, plumbers and electricians are needed to build new infrastructure and buildings, as well as retro-fit existing buildings. Mechanics are needed to retro-fit cars into hybrids and plug-ins. Manufacturing line jobs for wind turbines, solar panels and the like will be created. Many traditional occupations will be in high demand in a new green economy.

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) issued a press release in January that looks at where we were, where we are, and where we are going in terms of the green job market. Click here to read that press release.

Other Resources of Interest

Wikipedia Entry for Green-Collar Worker

How to Land a Green Collar Job

Green Start Job Board (lists jobs with over 40 companies in the USA)

The Green Jobs Network (currently lists only UK jobs, but is set to expand worldwide)

Renewable Energy World (Worldwide job listings & "post your resume")

Sustainable Business (mostly jobs in USA, Canada and UK, but a handful elsewhere)

Grist Jobs Board (a small number of only USA job listings)

GreenBiz.com (mostly USA jobs, but a handful elsewhere)

ecojobs.com (seems to be mostly or entirely USA job listings)

Treehugger Job Board (mostly USA and Canada job listings)

Green Jobs (renewable energy jobs worldwide)

Sustain Jobs (seems mostly UK, but some USA & worldwide)