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Green Jobs for the Irish Folk

March 13th, 2008
By CareerBuilder blogger in News and trends, Who's hiring
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Top o’ the mornin’ to ya!

In honor of one of my favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve decided to provide all of you job seekers with something very special – green jobs for all! I know we’ve touched on the topic before, but there’s never too much of a good thing…

Across the US, many companies are exploring ways to “go green.” In other words, employers want to help make the world in which we live – and work – a better place. They are implementing recycling programs, public transportation reimbursements and some are even undergoing eco-friendly makeovers to make their buildings more energy-efficient.

Employers are doing their fair share to clean up their act – what about the employees and job seekers? Fortunately, there is plenty of opportunity for them to work “green jobs,” now and in the future.

The Green Jobs Act is part of the 2007 Energy Bill, which Congress passed and President Bush signed in late 2007. The proposal for ‘green jobs’ will make $125 million a year available across the country to begin training workers for jobs in the clean energy sector.

The availability of green collar jobs will cross boards of workers at all skill levels. The Act also provides funding for green-collar training particularly targeted to individuals in need of updated skills; military veterans; unemployed individuals; individuals seeking employment pathways out of poverty; and formerly incarcerated, nonviolent offenders.

Here just a few of the “green” areas employers will be hiring for in the coming years: