Green Collar Jobs on the RISE!

"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."

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. By 2030, that number is expected to reach 40 million.

Popular jobs include environmental lawyers, urban planners and forest tree professionals, he 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 nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.

For those seeking ecologically focused careers, Challenger suggests checking state and federal employment Web sites.

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Comment by Shelley Cordes on November 4, 2008 at 6:24pm: Luis, Tell me, how are we going to educate people for all of these "green" josbs? Our education system is the most expensive in the free world and we do not have enough people to fill technical jobs now. It's really not about spending more money, but putting into practice what we expect. Education NEEDS to catch up! Ideas are fine, but without education we cannot put the ideas in practice. We have been talking
about solar power for more than 30 years! Comment if you can. Thanks, Shelley from California.

Comment by Janice Brown on October 13, 2008 at 6:18pm: Hey Luiis Buddy, I'm good. I am visiting the folks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am hoping to finish my big book in time for Christmas. Tell everybody I said hello! I have to bounce back to New York for a few weeks to help my RE partner. Darn, I was just getiing comfy here at home. I'll be in touch!