From Green Industries to Green Jobs

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2012

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9781414496245

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9th Grade - College Senior

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Overview

Many of tomorrow\'s fastest-growing jobs are in so-called "green" industries and require new skills. What are these occupations? Which jobs provide the greatest opportunity for the future? And how do you get trained for them?
From Green Industries to Green Jobs answers these questions and more, presenting occupational profiles, alongside overviews of the green job, that cover such details as what jobs it is most similar to, what are the required skills to perform the job, and what a typical day in the life of that job is like.
Rich with information that helps readers explore new career possibilities, From Green Industries to Green Jobs is an invaluable resource in helping today\'s students and workers find tomorrow\'s best jobs.
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One hundred occupational essays are covered and organized under 12 Major Green Sector descriptions.

Each entry includes a complete occupational profile, including overviews of the green job, what jobs it is most similar to, what are the key skills required to do the job, and what a day in the life of that job is like.

Covers a wide range of industries and jobs.

Writing style is friendly and accessible as well as factual and authoritative.

Bibliographies and further-reading lists.

Indexes.

Organized by 12 Major Green Sectors then by Standard Occupational Classifications as designated by occupations/jobs covered in each sector.

Organized by Green Sector then by Standard Occupational Classification.

Ideally suited for employment counselors, job seekers, and job changers.
Contents
Preface .
GREEN SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY SECTOR OVERVIEW.
11-9012.00 - Farmers and Ranchers.
13-1021.00 - Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products.
19-4099.02 - Precision Agriculture Technicians.
45-1011.07 - First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers.
45-2011.00 - Agricultural Inspectors.
GREEN SECTOR: ENERGY AND CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE SECTOR OVERVIEW.
51-8013.00 - Power Plant Operators.
GREEN SECTOR: ENERGY EFFICIENCY SECTOR OVERVIEW.
13-1151.00 - Training and Development Specialists.
47-2131.00 - Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall.
GREEN SECTOR: ENERGY TRADING SECTOR OVERVIEW.
n/a - Carbon Credit Traders.
n/a - Carbon Trading Analysts.
13-2099.03 - Investment Underwriters.
41-3099.01 - Energy Brokers.
41-3031.03 - Securities and Commodities Traders.
GREEN SECTOR: ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SECTOR OVERVIEW.
11-9121.00 - Natural Sciences Managers.
19-1013.00 - Soil and Plant Scientists.
19-1023.00 - Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists.
19-2021.00 - Atmospheric and Space Scientists.
19-2041.00 - Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health.
19-2043.00 - Hydrologists.
25-9021.00 - Farm and Home Management Advisors.
27-3022.00 - Reporters and Correspondents.
27-3031.00 - Public Relations Specialists.
33-3031.00 - Fish and Game Wardens.
GREEN SECTOR: GOVERNMENTAL AND REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION SECTOR OVERVIEW.
11-1011.03 - Chief Sustainability Officers.
11-9199.01 - Regulatory Affairs Managers.
11-9199.02 - Compliance Managers.
13-1041.07 - Regulatory Affairs Specialists.
13-1199.01 - Energy Auditors.
13-1199.05 - Sustainability Specialists.
13-2051.00 - Financial Analysts.
17-2081.00 - Environmental Engineers.
17-2161.00 - Nuclear Engineers.
19-1031.01 - Soil and Water Conservationists.
19-3051.00 - Urban and Regional Planners.
19-3099.01 - Transportation Planners.
23-1022.00 - Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators.
47-4011.00 - Construction and Building Inspectors.
51-9061.00 - I
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