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Responsible career opportunities can help an individual make a living while making a difference.
Author: Kevin Long
Date: Nov 11, 2009 - 7:29:22 AM
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Prices of commodities and services are increasing with every passing day and people are losing their jobs. Global warming is posing serious threats to the environment and the world is facing energy crisis. The present scenario has made it essential to build a greener economy so that climate change effects can be controlled and the financial condition of the global economy also improves. In the last few years, union leaders to politicians, everyone has been praising the benefits of socially responsible career opportunities (green jobs). These jobs are being considered the future of the US economy and millions of dollars are already being invested in this sector for good results.
What is a green job?
Green jobs are career opportunities that contribute towards social and environmental benefits. Green jobs can play a very important role in building a green economy and fight the effects of global warming. According to industry experts, green jobs are not just about creation of new jobs, it also means increased job security for people who are already employed in certain fields. Some of the interesting green jobs that can be taken up are:
Environment Manager: The job profile of an environment manager would include co-coordinating the management of an organization’s environmental performance in order to conserve and protect natural resources.
Energy rating auditor: As energy rating auditor an individual can analyze the energy efficiency of a building in a comprehensive manner. The auditor’s recommendations can be used by the energy retrofitter in the creation of more energy efficient home heating and cooling systems for buildings.
Green Product Designer: As a green product designer one can design products that will use less raw materials and energy for producing and consuming less resources and energy.
Government
initiative is required to a great extent to ensure the growth of the green jobs
sector. In the last few years, the US government has made heavy investments in
order to train people in green vocation fields that not only ensure upward
mobility for low income communities but living wages as well. So, if you want
to earn a living while making a difference, opt for a responsible
career opportunity.
Aurhor's Bio :-
Kevin Long is the founder of Global Deaf Connection and the co-founder of Justmeans, a social utility site that helps companies to attract and ignite advocates of better business and good work related to Sustainable Jobs, NGO jobs, social responsible careers. Kevin has done significant business development work for both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
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