At the end of June, the U.S. Department of Education and its National Research Center for Career and Technical Education (NRCCTE) announced that five states will receive technical assistance from the center to develop green-focused “programs of study” in career and technical education.

The chosen states: Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, and Oregon.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan notes, “Green means healthier learning environments for students and adults, plus lower energy costs and a stronger economy… green programs of study support the administration’s goal of expanding a green workforce by preparing students for high-skill, high-wage jobs in a clean energy …read more

Despite debates about the actual worth and usefulness of green jobs in the U.S. there’s no doubt that green jobs are popping up all over. If green jobs can save this economy is still questionable, but we are seeing more and more full-on green jobs along with jobs that at the very least include green policies or eco-slants. If you’re interested in a green job, here are some of the best places to look.

First of all – look where you like. Places like Gaiam, Origins, The Arbor Day Foundation and Whole Foods all list career pages. You can search the …read more

If you happen to live in California, the Environmental Defense Fund has a great resource for you, the Green Jobs Guidebook – a resource for job seekers in California’s new green economy. Because California is a little ahead of the pack in regards to new environmental and energy laws plus eco-policies there are some new green job opportunities in California.

The guidebook covers the following.

Profiles of 200 green jobs that are currently available in California
Details on 45 job types for high school grads, many paying over $25 per hour
Information on job training and placement programs
Listings of apprenticeship programs

The …read more

The Environmental New Service has a piece posted about Obama’s first 100 days and the green actions he’s taken thus far. According to the piece, most environmentalists, while not happy to the max, are pretty darn satisfied with Obama’s eco-related progress so far. Obama seems to be at the same level as eco-minded Americans. At a recent town hall meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, Obama said “Now, after 100 days, I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made, but I’m not satisfied…  our nation is not leading the world in developing 21st century energy. I’m not satisfied. And I know you …read more