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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