Synopses & Reviews
Green Collar Jobs: Environmental Careers for the 21st Century is a simple, easy-to-reference guide that will help students, recent graduates, job seekers, and career changers at all levels find the latest information and job resources in this burgeoning new field.
This exceptionally timely book examines all aspects of green careers, beginning with an overview discussing green jobs from environmental, economic, and political perspectives. The core of the book is comprised of chapters that describe specific types of green jobs and career paths. These include jobs related to alternative energy, water resources, green marketing, green business, green building, and environmental law. For those willing to leave home, there is a chapter on global environmental jobs, and there is information on niche green careers such as ecotourism and green interior design. Each chapter includes job sources, education and training resources, and a listing of companies involved in the particular business.
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"From discussions of green jobs from environmental, economic and political perspectives to surveys of alternative energy and green building, as well as global job opportunities, this is a 'must' for any career library." - Midwest Book Review
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"Recommended. Large public libraries; academic collections at all levels; professional libraries." - Choice
Synopsis
This is a comprehensive yet practical guide for job seekers looking for green career opportunities.
Green Collar Jobs: Environmental Careers for the 21st Century is a simple, easy-to-reference guide that will help students, recent graduates, job seekers, and career changers at all levels find the latest information and job resources in this burgeoning new field.
This exceptionally timely book examines all aspects of green careers, beginning with an overview discussing green jobs from environmental, economic, and political perspectives. The core of the book is comprised of chapters that describe specific types of green jobs and career paths. These include jobs related to alternative energy, water resources, green marketing, green business, green building, and environmental law. For those willing to leave home, there is a chapter on global environmental jobs, and there is information on niche green careers such as ecotourism and green interior design. Each chapter includes job sources, education and training resources, and a listing of companies involved in the particular business.
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• Provides original insights and advice from professionals in green career fields
• Includes web addresses for associations, discussion groups, job boards, and companies in each chapter
• Lists relevant job sites and online references
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• Offers an up-to-date overview of the current green jobs scene
• Covers a broad range of green job fields and related topics, including green law, green marketing, and necessary certifications
• Provides useful information on where to get training, where to get a job, and where to live in order to follow certain regionally specific career tracks
Synopsis
This is a comprehensive yet practical guide for job seekers looking for green career opportunities.