INFOGRAPHIC: Where to Get a Green Job

by 10/14/11 2 Comments

The unemployment rate hit 9.1 percent in September, making job creation a hot topic from the Oval Office to Occupy Wall Street. So, where are the jobs? This infographic from 1 Block Off the Grid has the details on where and how you can find a green job in today’s economy.

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Infographic: 1 Bog Off the Grid and Column Five Media

Amanda Wills

Amanda Wills

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  1. Jason Wright

    posted on October 16th, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Great information Amanda. Our Berkeley blog recently wrote about a site that has green jobs who are looking for applicants right now! http://www.myessentia.com/blog/berkeley/2011/10/06/how-to-get-more-green-from-your-job-even-in-these-tough-times/

  2. James Swisher

    posted on December 5th, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Once you know where to get a green job, how do you go about getting a green job. There are many different definitions of what a green job entails, and as President Obama continues to push green jobs, many questions arise: What is a green job? Am I qualified? Green Jobs Guide has a very good article on The "Art" of Getting A Green Job, which perfectly accompanies this article and can be found at http://greenjobsguide.us/2011/12/the-art-of-getting-a-green-job/.

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