Marc Snyder

Founder of iCareerGuides and retired founder of Careers.org.

Despite some confusion on the subject based on earlier surveys, the answer seems to be YES. This report from the State of Washington in 2009 says :

Possible reasons include greater awareness among employers about what constitutes a green job, new hiring, and changes in the types of products or services offered by employers.

Here are some further detail …

  • Preventing and reducing environmental pollution accounted for 46 percent (46,004) of all positions, compared to 33.2 percent in 2008. This core area had the largest employment in agriculture related industries and occupations, followed by positions in some skilled trades and construction-related industries, and in other scientific-technical occupations.
  • Increasing energy efficiency was the second-largest core area, accounting for 38.9 percent (38,894) of all green positions, compared to 52.9 percent in 2008. Construction-related industries and occupations accounted for most of the employment in energy efficiency, followed by professional and technical services industries, such as architecture and engineering.
  • Providing mitigation or cleanup of environmental pollution accounted for 11.6 percent (11,617) of all positions, compared to 9.5 percent in 2008. Most of these positions were in the professional and technical services industries and in occupations such as environmental engineers and some public-sector service occupations.
  • Producing renewable energy represented 3.5 percent (3,464) of all positions, up slightly from 4.3 percent in 2008. Construction-related industries and occupations, as well as professional and technical services occupations, accounted for the majority of all positions in this core area.

Here’s the report : 2009 Washington State Green Economy Jobs :

Registered Nurse - ICAREERGUIDES.COM

Short Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes advance practice nurses such as: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.

Fast Facts

  • Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs.
  • About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals.
  • The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program; advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.
  • Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting; some employers report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs.

Work Environment

Most RNs work in well-lit, comfortable healthcare facilities. Home health and public health nurses travel to patients’ homes, schools, community centers, and other sites. RNs may spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. Patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities require 24-hour care; consequently, nurses in these institutions may work nights, weekends, and holidays. RNs also may be on call—available to work on short notice. Nurses who work in offices, schools, and other settings that do not provide 24-hour care are more likely to work regular business hours. About 20 percent of RNs worked part time in 2008.

A book as an app is a stand-alone piece of software. That means it is not an app for reading lots of book files, nor one that allows the import of new book files. While some apps may in fact be a small collection of books, such as an app housing the collected works of Shakespeare (I have one of these on my iPad; it’s brilliant), such apps are still distinct from the ebook reader apps discussed above.

When a book is produced as an app, rather than as a file to be read within an app, all the features that might need to appear in an ebook reader app, as listed above, need to be developed specific to that app. This has the advantage of flexibility – features such as navigation and styling can be customised to suit the actual content, and are not limited to the usual set of ebook features. Multimedia can be embedded in creative ways that are not limited by what an ebook reader app may or may not support. Genuine interactivity can be a part of your book app. For example, cookbook apps may have an “add to shopping list” feature that allows you to select specific ingredients from a recipe to export for print, email or a related shopping list app. Textbooks might incorporate sample exam questions with instant marking.

[ Source - Books as stand-alone apps ]

Six Key Elements of Career Pathways

The Six Key Elements Definition and Framework was developed by the US Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration, in partnership with the US Department of Education – Office of Vocational and Adult Education; Jobs for the Future; and Social Policy Research Associates. It is designed to support state and local teams working collaboratively to develop and implement a comprehensive career pathways system.

Career Pathways Definition

The term “career pathway programs” means a clear sequence of education coursework and/or
training credentials that include the following components.

Career Pathways:

  • Are aligned with the skill needs of industries important to the regional or state economies in which they are located, and reflect the active engagement of employers in targeted industry sectors regarding the skill requirements for employment or career progression in high demand occupations.
  • Include the full range of secondary, adult education, and postsecondary education options, including registered apprenticeship, with a non-duplicative progression of courses clearly articulated from one level of instruction to the next, with opportunities to earn postsecondary credits and lead to industry-recognized [and/or] postsecondary credentials;
  • Include curriculum and instructional strategies that make work a central context for learning (contextual learning) and help students attain work readiness skills;
  • Include, as appropriate for the individual, integrated education and training that combine occupational skills training with adult education services, give credit for prior learning, and adopt other strategies that accelerate the educational and career advancement of the participant.
  • Lead to the attainment of an industry-recognized degree or credential, which may include stackable credentials of value in the labor market and that articulate progressively to higher-level credentials or degrees.
  • Help a worker enter or advance within a specific sector or occupational field, regardless of their skills at the point of entry.
  • Include academic and career counseling, wrap-around support services particularly at points of transition, and support the development of an individual career plan.
  • Are organized to meet the particular needs of adults, including childcare, accommodating work schedules with flexible and  non-semester-based scheduling, alternative class times and locations, and the innovative use of technology.
  • Have the goal of increasing an individual’s educational and skills attainment and employment outcomes.

[ Developed on behalf of the Career Pathways Initiative, sponsored by the US Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration. ]

 

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Environmental Engineer - iCareerGuides

iCareerGuides, Inc.
Enhanced Occupation Profiles

Project Summary

  • Initially target special populations, perhaps returning veterans, juvenile offenders, chronically unemployed, etc.
  • Green Economy Occupations may be the initial focus.
  • Build occupational profiles utilizing public domain, textual content, but also continuously updated, video feeds, podcasts, slide shows, structured interviews, news feeds and social media feeds, blog posts, articles, job search forms. etc. These would be enhanced, rich profiles.
  • Deliver the occupation profiles as eBooks, on a Website, as Podcasts, Videos, Slide Shows or Tablet Apps (Ipad).
  • Revenue would come from many sources, primarily eBook sales, lead generation, affiliate marketing.

Who is the Founder?

  • Marc D. Snyder is creating iCareerGuides, Inc. He previously founded Careers.Org in 1995 and operated it as a sole proprietor until he sold it in June 2008. Careers.Org went on, under his direction to become a respected career directory and reference source, noted in more than 300 books, and 25,000+ other websites.
  • Marc also co-authored two career books. Marc was co-author of How to Get a Job in Seattle and Western Washington in 1998.  Also How to Get a Job in Seattle / Portland in 1996.
  • Marc previously managed a large scale outbound teleservicing operation for a large regional bank. He also has a rich entrepreneurial backgound in telecommunications, book publishing and the restaurant industry.

Short Term Project Goals

  • Work with an existing organization to further develop the concept.
  • We may seek funding from a state, federal or non-profit organization based on an a previously funded, compatible project.
  • We would seek to fill one position as Assistant Editor, from among a pool of talented new media, social media aware recent college graduates. Eventually, as the company evolves towards 500+ occupational profiles, 100+ Industry Profiles and perhaps 100+ city profiles, the company would employ additional permanent employees, and many additional independent contractors.
  • Develop multiple monetization streams for future. The company would derive revenue from ebook sales, mobile app sales, site advertising, and podcasting sponsorships, etc.
  • A sophisticated public relations effort, utilizing social media, blog posting, speaking engagements, web search engine optimization, webinars, podcasts, would be the primary vehicles to increase company branding and associated revenue growth.

Each Occupation Profile Will Include :

  • Occupation Summary- Job Title | Information | Other Occupation Titles | Short Description | Fast Facts | Career Clusters
  • Nature of the Work – Typical Tasks | Work Environment
  • Occupation Characteristics – Job Zone | Interests | Work Activities | Work Values | Work Context | Technologies Used | Tools Used | typical Career Pathways
  • Occupation Qualifications – Required Knowledge | Required Skills | Abilities / Recommended Personality Traits| Licensing | Certifications | Recommended College Coursework  ( Additional Helpful College Coursework | Specific College Courses )
  • Occupational Outlook – Projected Earnings | Projected Openings | Employment | Job Prospects
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Franchises | Online | Storefronts
  • Explore Further – Advancement Opportunities | Related Occupations | Other Industries with Similar Jobs | Business and Trade Associations | Seminars | Conferences | Periodicals
  • Online Resources – News Feeds | Twitter Feeds | Twitter Lists | Blog Posts | Podcasts | Recommended Books | Facebook Professional Pages | YouTube Videos | Periodicals | Webinars
  • Articles of Interest
  • Glossary of Terms
  • For School Students

 

Example of ICG Content Deliverables

MARKETING TOOLS

  • YouTube Video Feed
  • Twitter / Social Media Feeds
  • News / Blog RSS Feeds
  • Flicker Photo Feed
  • Job Search Listings
  • Google Maps
  • Slideshows
  • Topical Articles
  • Career Colleges Data

REVENUE POTENTIAL

  • EBooks ($)
  • AudioBooks ($)
  • Podcasts ($)
  • Google Search ($)
  • Page Topic Targeted Advertising ($)

Examples of Content Source Sites

OOH – Occupational Outlook Handbook
CGI – Career Guide to Industries
IPEDS – Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System – Colleges
O*NET- Occupational Information Network
CIP – College Instructional Programs
NAICS – NA Industry Classification System
SBA – Small Business Administration
IRS – Internal Revenue Services
FTC – Federal Trade Commission
CIA – Central Intelligence Agency
US State Department – EducationUSA.com
COS – CareerOneStop
US Census
Wikipedia Articles

iCareerGuides, Inc. will produce eBook profiles from among this list of occupations in the Green Economy, projected to have many  job openings in the next ten years.

  • Automotive Engineering Technicians
  • Automotive Engineers
  • Automotive Specialty Technicians
  • Biochemical Engineers
  • Biofuels Processing Technicians
  • Biofuels Production Managers
  • Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
  • Biomass Plant Technicians
  • Biomass Production Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
  • Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
  • Chemical Plant and System Operators
  • Chemical Technicians
  • Chemists
  • Civil Engineers
  • Climate Change Analysts
  • Commercial and Industrial Designers
  • Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
  • Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
  • Construction and Building Inspectors
  • Construction Carpenters
  • Construction Laborers
  • Construction Managers
  • Continuous Mining Machine Operators
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Dispatchers
  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
  • Electrical Engineering Technicians
  • Electrical Engineering Technologists
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electricians
  • Electromechanical Engineering Technologists
  • Electro-Mechanical Technicians
  • Electronics Engineering Technicians
  • Electronics Engineering Technologists
  • Electronics Engineering Technologists
  • Electronics Engineers
  • Energy Auditors
  • Energy Brokers
  • Energy Engineers
  • Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
  • Engineering Managers
  • Environmental Economists
  • Environmental Engineering Technicians
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Environmental Restoration Planners
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
  • Farm and Home Management Advisors
  • Financial Analysts
  • Financial Quantitative Analysts
  • First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Logging
  • First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
  • First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating
  • Fish and Game Wardens
  • Forest and Conservation
  • Forest and Conservation Technicians
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Fuel Cell Engineers
  • Fuel Cell Technicians
  • General and Operations Managers
  • Geographic Information Systems Technicians
  • Geological Sample Test Technicians
  • Geological Sample Test Technicians
  • Geophysical Data Technicians
  • Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
  • Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
  • Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
  • Geothermal Production Managers
  • Geothermal Technicians
  • Hazardous Materials Removal
  • Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
  • Helpers–Carpenters
  • Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
  • Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
  • Hydroelectric Production Managers
  • Hydrologists
  • Industrial Ecologists
  • Industrial Engineering Technicians
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics
  • Industrial Production Managers
  • Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
  • Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
  • Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
  • Investment Underwriters
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
  • Landscape Architects
  • Locomotive Engineers
  • Logistics Analysts
  • Logistics Engineers
  • Logistics Managers
  • Machinists
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
  • Manufacturing Engineers
  • Manufacturing Production Technicians
  • Marketing Managers
  • Materials Scientists
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Mechatronics Engineers
  • Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators
  • Microsystems Engineers
  • Millwrights
  • Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  • Nanosystems Engineers
  • Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians
  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Nuclear Engineers
  • Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians
  • Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
  • Personal Financial Advisors
  • Photonics Engineers
  • Photonics Technicians
  • Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters
  • Plumbers
  • Power Distributors and Dispatchers
  • Power Plant Operators
  • Precision Agriculture Technicians
  • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
  • Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
  • Recycling and Reclamation Workers
  • Recycling Coordinators
  • Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  • Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
  • Remote Sensing Technicians
  • Reporters and Correspondents
  • Risk Management Specialists
  • Robotics Engineers
  • Robotics Technicians
  • Roofers
  • Rough Carpenters
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
  • Securities and Commodities Traders
  • Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  • Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
  • Soil and Plant Scientists
  • Soil and Water Conservationists
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers
  • Solar Energy Systems Engineers
  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers
  • Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
  • Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
  • Solderers and Brazers
  • Storage and Distribution Managers
  • Structural Iron and Steel
  • Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Team Assemblers
  • Training and Development Specialists
  • Transportation Engineers
  • Transportation Managers
  • Transportation Planners
  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
  • Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
  • Urban and Regional Planners
  • Validation Engineers
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Water/Wastewater Engineers
  • Weatherization Installers and Technicians
  • Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
  • Wind Energy Engineers
  • Wind Energy Operations Managers
  • Wind Energy Project Managers
  • Wind Turbine Service Technicians
  • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

 

Good Jobs. Green Jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, publisher of the Occupational Outlook Handbook has developed this definition of green jobs for use in data collection in two planned surveys.

Green jobs are either:

  • A. Jobs in businesses that produce goods and provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources. These goods and services are sold to customers, and include research and development, installation, and maintenance services.
  • B. Jobs in which workers’ duties involve making their establishment’s production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources. These workers research, develop, maintain, or use technologies and practices to lessen the environmental impact of their establishment, or train the establishment’s workers or contractors in these technologies and practices.

This definition will be used in the BLS survey of establishments across all industries to identify jobs related to green technologies and practices used within the establishment.

 

By Chrissy Kadleck, in Waste and Recycling News

Harnessing the power of small wind energy systems is something that is gaining momentum among businesses looking to make investments in clean and renewable energy sources, said Ron Stimmel, small wind advocate at the American Wind Energy Association, in Washington, D.C.

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Good Jobs | Green Jobs

Washington Employment Security Department

The legislature has directed the Employment Security Department to conduct this survey to determine the number of jobs that directly support environmental protection and clean energy goals. The survey covers firms that produce any goods or provide services that support any of the following four core areas and goals:

  • Increasing energy efficiency
  • Producing renewable energy
  • Preventing and reducing environmental pollution
  • Providing mitigation or clean-up of environmental pollution

The green economy is rooted in the development and use of products and services that promote environmental protection, energy independence, and economic development. Environmental protection includes the prevention and reduction of environmental pollution, as well as efforts to mitigate environmental pollution. For example, conservation and recycling.

Energy independence includes the development and use of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and smart energy products and services.
Green jobs are those in the primary industries of a green economy that promote environmental protection and energy independence.
Clean energy is the largest element of the green economy.

Clean energy industries include:

  • Energy efficiency – Energy efficiency is by far the largest element of the clean energy sector. The Environmental & Energy Study Institute (EESI) reported gross revenues over $900 billion and 8 million jobs created in 2006. Their study includes manufacturing, recycling and construction. In Washington the energy efficiency industry employed more than 4,000 people in almost 200 companies.
  • Renewable energy – Renewable energy includes hydroelectricity, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, wind, and solar. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2006 renewable energies produced about six percent of total U.S. energy. The industry grossed revenues of $40 billion and created nearly half a million jobs.
  • Smart energy – Smart energy takes advantage of digital technology, electronics and “intelligence” when generating, distributing, and consuming electricity.
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