Green \gren\ adjective a: often capitalized : relating to or being an environmentalist political movement b: concerned with or supporting environmentalism c: tending to preserve environmental quality (as by being recyclable, biodegradable, or nonpolluting)

The demand for Green Careers is rising throughout the United States. These jobs are focused on sustainability and environmental protection and preservation. Green businesses are concentrating on creating an environment where conserving energy, using renewable energy sources, conserving water, and reducing waste are a part of everyday business. Whether companies are adapting their processes to fit a green environment or building a business based on a foundation of green values, the need for employees who want to work in a green environment is growing at a significant rate. Career Services is focused on offering students information on the necessary steps towards finding a Green Career.

The following list shows the industries and their sectors where most green jobs can be found.

Biotech/ Life Sciences Industry

Marine and Aquatic Biotechnology Medical Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Investments and Economic Bioeconomy

Building Industry

Architectural Services Building Materials Building / Constructions / Specialty Trade Contractors

Engineering Services Industry

Chemical / Civil / Environmental Construction Management Land Planning Manufacturing / Production

Government

Federal: Army Corps of Engineers; Bureau of Land Management; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency State: Agriculture and Food Safety, Community and Economic Development, Emergency Services, Wildlife Protection, Public Health Local: Air Quality Management; Conservation / Park Land Management; Green Buildings, Green Businesses; Recycling

Natural Sciences Consulting Services

Biochemists, Biophysicists and Toxicologists Environmental Scientists Geoscientist, Environmental Geologist Physicists and Health Physicists Zoologists, Wildlife Biologists and Marine Biologists

Listed below are links to help you begin your Green Job search and application process

1. environmentalcareer.com/gcj.htm
2. emagazine.com/view/?3945
3. jobs.greenbiz.com
4. greencareersguide.com
5. greencareers.com
6. sustainlane.com/green-jobs
7. brightgreentalent.com/jobseekers
8. job-hunt.org/green-jobs-job-search/green-industry-job-search-resources.shtml
9. greenjobsready.com
10. conservationjobboard.com

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