Great research piece on Green Collar jobs
UMass recently wrote a research piece on the potential for job creations in the new green economy. Check out the research at this link.
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Time Mag asks, “What is a Green Collar Job”
Its a common question, but unfortunately the answer is not always so simple. One expert defines “green collar” as:
“It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment.”
But thats not the full answer. Make sure you read the full article for more.
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Green Collar jobs featured in NY Times
The NY Times ran a special section this morning about the potential upcoming Creen Collar job boom. It discusses in detail how politicians like to use the term and it questions if these sustainable jobs really are sustainable. (more…)
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