Looking to the future, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the growing emphasis on “being green” will be increasingly critical – in our homes, in our work and play, in education and industry, and in our governments.
Add to the growing need for “green-ness” the scarcity of experienced experts in the various “green” fields, and we find *OPPORTUNITY* for YOU!
With the new focus on going green, many people are trying to find “green collar” jobs. A number of companies have emerged to help veterans do just that.
According to an article by The New York Times, veterans who want to do green work are a benefit to both the employer and the veteran themselves. A few companies have taken note of this and begun helping veterans find green jobs. At the same time, many veterans have been touting the importance of going green.
For instance, former General Wesley Clark now serves as the co-chair for Growth Energy, an ethanol lobby group. He also recently joined the board for wind company Juhl Wind. Clark is a strong proponent of the need for energy independence and has had an influence on the military’s focus on renewable energy.
February 3 through 6, 2009, people interested or involved in the “green industry” met in Washington, D.C., for the 3rd annual Good Jobs/Green Jobs Conference. Over 2,500 people attended from every field – members of the United Steel Workers Union, teachers and college professors, members of both federal and local governments, scientists, environmentalists, carpenters, builders, electricians, farmers, geeks, and more.
Just looking at the list of Conference sponsors is enlightening and very encouraging: the Blue Green Alliance, the Sierra Club, the United Steelworkers Union, the Communications Workers of America Union, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Service Employees International Union, and the Laborers’ International Union of North America. What an amazing collection of people and varied nterests!
My Take-Aways from the Conference:
There are big opportunities for all of us.
This is really a win/win – people work (and the economy improves) and we take better care of the environment (and the environment improves).
More education will be needed in the future. Some of it could be self-paced or even just done by reading up on the topics now.
Also, many opportunities for people right now, with little extra training – carpenters, electricians, plumbers for the weatherization, construction and de-construction, and installation of solar systems in both homes and buildings.
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