I've founded a group here at the Pickens Plan called "Musicians fo a Better Future". We're just starting out, and we'd like to arrange performance events in as many cities as possible around the world to promote clean, renewable domestic energy. We need people in Scotland to get on board. We could really use good internet marketing if we can get an event going there.
Most of the people we'll need to make this happen aren't musicians either. We'll need organizers, promoters, media reps, event staff and so much more. Please have a look at our group and see if this might be something you'd like to do.
'Green-collar' jobs a growth area, U.S. group says
Companies are stepping up their environmental initiatives, and that may mean a boom in "green-collar" jobs.
A recent forecast by the American Solar Energy Society found that renewable energy and energy-efficient industries were responsible for the creation of nearly 8.5 million jobs in 2006, and by 2030 that number is expected to reach 40 million.
Colleges and universities are taking notice, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., a job placement consulting group.
Many have introduced specialized degree programs in eco-commerce, environmental accounting, green and social marketing, and ecological economics.
"The demand for 'green-collar' jobs is really exploding, especially as the cost of energy continues to climb," said John Challenger, the group's chief executive. "Students need to start thinking about developing skills that will give them an edge for these types of careers that did not even exist until recently."
Popular jobs include urban planners, forestry professionals and environmental lawyers, Challenger said. There is also a growing demand for architects and engineers with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit.
I know that there is a growing interest in bio-fuels and I want to learn as much as I can in order to capitalize on the growth. I’ve started a website that allows people like you to post questions and comments about the things that I’m reading about. A busy website is a profitable website.
There are plenty of opportunities to make “green” money and to start a home business. I work exclusively from home and haven’t punched a time clock in 10 years. My wife Heather is a registered nurse but because of the things I do online she is able to stay with me and our children everyday.
It’s all about having free time!
I’m looking for people to network with and to teach them the things I have found out about starting a home business. Do you know anyone that is looking to make some extra income from home?
I joined the Pickens Plan about a week ago and have spent some time today looking over the features of our website. I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m very excited about our community because I’m also a member of one.org (U2 – Bono – World Hunger) and have personally seen the results of people banning together and influencing our government. The Internet has made it possible. Please keep in touch. All the best, Luis Garcia…
I just started an international group PickensPlanet.
Hello Fifi leigh
Please join us at: http://push.pickensplan.com/group/pickensplanettheinternationalgroup
See you there.
Thank you,
Edward
Thank you for joining I know we can move away from fossil fuels as a world and become harmonious with our environment and still enjoy the comforts that humanity and man has offered us!
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I've founded a group here at the Pickens Plan called "Musicians fo a Better Future". We're just starting out, and we'd like to arrange performance events in as many cities as possible around the world to promote clean, renewable domestic energy. We need people in Scotland to get on board. We could really use good internet marketing if we can get an event going there.
Most of the people we'll need to make this happen aren't musicians either. We'll need organizers, promoters, media reps, event staff and so much more. Please have a look at our group and see if this might be something you'd like to do.
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Rev. Jake
Companies are stepping up their environmental initiatives, and that may mean a boom in "green-collar" jobs.
A recent forecast by the American Solar Energy Society found that renewable energy and energy-efficient industries were responsible for the creation of nearly 8.5 million jobs in 2006, and by 2030 that number is expected to reach 40 million.
Colleges and universities are taking notice, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., a job placement consulting group.
Many have introduced specialized degree programs in eco-commerce, environmental accounting, green and social marketing, and ecological economics.
"The demand for 'green-collar' jobs is really exploding, especially as the cost of energy continues to climb," said John Challenger, the group's chief executive. "Students need to start thinking about developing skills that will give them an edge for these types of careers that did not even exist until recently."
Popular jobs include urban planners, forestry professionals and environmental lawyers, Challenger said. There is also a growing demand for architects and engineers with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit.
I know that there is a growing interest in bio-fuels and I want to learn as much as I can in order to capitalize on the growth. I’ve started a website that allows people like you to post questions and comments about the things that I’m reading about. A busy website is a profitable website.
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There are plenty of opportunities to make “green” money and to start a home business. I work exclusively from home and haven’t punched a time clock in 10 years. My wife Heather is a registered nurse but because of the things I do online she is able to stay with me and our children everyday.
It’s all about having free time!
I’m looking for people to network with and to teach them the things I have found out about starting a home business. Do you know anyone that is looking to make some extra income from home?
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Hello Fifi leigh
Please join us at: http://push.pickensplan.com/group/pickensplanettheinternationalgroup
See you there.
Thank you,
Edward