While the rest of the job market is spiraling down the tubes, green job options are only increasing. Today, I read an interesting report at GreenBiz.com about a Maryland company offering environmental training for those interested in green auditing.
Beginning in August, Strategic Sustainability Consulting will be teaching a certification class to help train new small […]
A recent article by the Christian Science Monitor got me to thinking…could work stress actually be hurting the environment? Could finding a low-stress job you love actually be a green choice?
In this article, which you can read here, researchers have studied the happiness of the world across many categories, and what they’ve found is that […]
Unfortunately, with no real relief in site at the pumps, thousands of people are struggling to pay for high gas prices just to get to work. When it isn’t even worth it to drive to your job, you know something is wrong. What’s your option if gas is becoming too expensive? Work from home!
I work […]
I ran across an interesting article today on Yahoo! According to the BLS, although the job market sucks right now, the health care industry is booming.
During the past 12 months, the health care sector overall has grown by 363,000 jobs, making it the largest industry in the United States, accounting for 13.5 million jobs.
Better […]
Today’s job market stinks. Depending on where you live, chances are that you’re facing a market in which 5 - 6% of people are unemployed. Ouch. I should know. One of my best friends is job hunting right now from my couch.
However, if you enjoy taking measures to green your life, you might want to […]
Renewable energy is a hot industry, solar is booming again and across the nation cities, states, businesses and homeowners are implementing ways to tap into greener power. There are several ways to green your energy but if you’re are interested in working in the renewable energy sector there is also a growing focus on and […]
Ecotourism is big business but one that is not always as green as it may seem. Real ecotourism isn’t just about visiting beautiful natural places - it is much more complex and affects ecology, economy and cultural aspects of the tourist destinations.
One of the pioneers of responsible tourism has just been recognized by the Municipality […]
If you are thinking about law school, Harvard has just announced an incentive that might make it more feasible. The Harvard Law School will waive tuition for third year students who work in the public-interest for nonprofits or the government for five years, according to the New York Times.
The initiative is meant to encourage students […]
I want to let you know about a great green business gathering coming up in April, the third annual Kitchen Conference - ‘a gathering of underdogs, mavericks and challenger brands – as well as industry leaders who have paved the way’.
The event is tied together by the common goal of participants to build successful businesses […]
Green For All is an incredibly important part of the emerging green economy and lifting people out of poverty, the growing movement for “green-collar jobs.”
In April, Green For All is bringing organizations and leaders from communities across the nation together to produce The Dream Reborn, an event aimed at solving two of the world’s most […]
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Written by Allison Boyer [email] for b5media.
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