Green Jobs for a New Economy
Green Jobs for a New Economy

Author: Peterson's

Publisher: Peterson's

Published: 2009-12-14

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 076892815X

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Green Jobs For a New Economyacknowledges the global and national movement toward sustainability and its influence on today's education consumers, who view this concept not only as a major factor in choosing a college or university, but also as a guide to finding a career that will satisfy professional aspirations and benefit the planet in the process. 1. Review of professional and skilled labor jobs in the new green economy, with profiles on - Work Environment - Career Paths - Earning Potential - Education/Licensure/Training/Certification - Related Jobs - Organizations for more information2. Brief, informative articles on green topics. Examples: -What Does "Sustainability" Mean? -How Green is Your College? Sustainability Initiatives Explained - Top Green In-Demand College Majors - Top 10 Career Fields for the Eco-Conscious - The Hottest Green Careers Today - Top 10 Greenest Places to Work and Live - Job Interview? Find Out How Green The Company Is - Greening Your Vocabulary: What the Global Citizen Needs to Know3. Career/Industry Categories: -Agriculture - Alternate Fuels (Biofuels, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Solar, Wind) - Environmental Conservation - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Law - Environmental Planning and Land Use - Environmental Science - Green Building Design and Construction (Retrofitting Buildings) - Transportation Systems Planning - Urban Planning4. Top four-year and two-year colleges for green programs of study, with profiles including data on: - Degree/License/Certificate - Costs - Financial Aid - Admissions Requirements - Application and Information - Green Campus Organizations/Projects - Union Programs for Training and Retraining5. State and Federal Funding for Workplace Training6. Results from Peterson's Survey of Sustainability Efforts in Higher Education (sent to a universe of about 4,000 respondents: all UG2 & UG4 schools in the U.S. and Canada)7. Lists of organizations involved in and promoting sustainability (different from those in t

Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09
Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09

Author: Bernan

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2008-02

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780160799051

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Labor Statistics Bureau Bulletin 2601. Provides information on the nature of the industry, employment, working conditions, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, and outlook. Organized by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) major categories. Intended as a companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Item 768-A-01.

Career Guide to Industries, 2002-03
Career Guide to Industries, 2002-03

Author: United States Government Printing Office

Publisher:

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780160510014

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Provides information on positions and advancement for careers in forty-two top industries.

Career Guide to America's Top Industries
Career Guide to America's Top Industries

Author: U.S. Department of Labor

Publisher: Jist Publishing

Published: 2002-06

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781563708862

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Provides substantial detail on more than 40 major industries! This is a quality reprint (at a significantly lower price) of a substantial book produced by the U.S. Department of Labor. It explains how each industry works and gives facts on working conditions, job opportunities, earnings and benefits, training and education needed, advancement, and more. Includes helpful charts and tables. Cross-references job titles in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Farm Equipment Mechanic
Farm Equipment Mechanic

Author: Canada. Human Resources Development Canada

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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This analysis is directed at the farm equipment mechanic who is capable of setting up, performing pre-delivery work, servicing, and repairing modern farm tractors, machinery, and attachments used in farm enterprises. The analysis identifies tasks and sub-tasks performed by such a mechanic, arranged in blocks of distinct operations relevant to that occupation. These blocks include workplace safety, basic job skills, engines & engine systems, drive train & drive train systems, hydraulics & hydraulic systems, electrical & electronic systems, steering & braking systems, structural components & accessories, and crop equipment. For each task, the document outlines the element of skill and knowledge needed to perform the task adequately, identifies any shifts or changes in technology that affect the task, lists tools and equipment required for the task, and provides an indication of whether the task has been validated by each province and territory. The appendix includes a list of tools and equipment used in the occupation, and a tabulation of the percentage of time a worker spends performing each block and task in a given year (by province/territory and for Canada as a whole).