1. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org The pace of green job creation is likely to accelerate in the years ahead. A global transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy can create large numbers of green jobs across many sectors of the economy, and indeed can become an engine of development. Green Jobs report, UN Environmental Program, September 2008

2. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Curious About ‘Green’ Jobs? A broad overview of the so-called green economy and ideas for figuring out if there’s a place for you. ACCESS OPPORTUNITY: Boston’s Career Information and Resource Fair - April 2009

3. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Today we’ll cover Why green jobs? What is a green job? What industries are getting greener? What are some next steps?

4. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org So what’s going on with the climate?

5. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org What is our energy situation today?

6. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org How’s our economy doing?

7. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org “Speed of job loss hints at a vast remaking of the US economy” NYT, March 7, 2009

8. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org “We have to seriously look at fundamentally rebuilding the economy. You’ve got to use this moment to retrain for jobs.” Andrew Stettner, National Employment Law Project Stimulus bill includes $4.5 billion for job training

9. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org What are ‘green’ jobs?

10. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Apollo Alliance’s definition: Green-collar jobs are well paid, career track jobs that contribute directly to preserving or enhancing environmental quality.

11. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org CA definition of green jobs Green or clean is any activity or service that performs at least one of the following: Generating renewable energy Recycling existing materials Energy efficient product manufacturing, construction, installation, and maintenance Education, compliance and awareness Natural and sustainable product manufacturing

12. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Industry sectors Energy Construction Transportation Material waste / Recycling /Deconstruction Toxicity Food / Agriculture Water Local Production

13. Job Projections

14. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org American Solar Energy Society 2009 report In renewable energy, moderate investment will yield over 3 million jobs Significant investment will yield nearly 8 million jobs In energy efficiency, moderate investment will yield nearly 18 million jobs Significant investment will yield over 32 million jobs (over 17% of all jobs)

15. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org MA Clean Energy Sector: 14,400 jobs in clean energy cluster Now 10 th largest industry in the state Surveyed executives expect 30% job growth in renewable energy firms and 25% for energy efficiency firms over the next year. Mass Clean Energy Industry Census Report, August 2007, Mass Technology Collaborative

16. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Industry greening potential and future job potential Following sectors have both excellent ‘greening potential’ and excellent long-term green job creation potential: –Renewable energy –Mass transit / rail –Green buildings –Energy retrofit –Lighting retrofit –Recycling –Small scale agriculture / organic production –Sustainable forest management Green Jobs report, UNEP, Sept 2008

17. What kinds of jobs?

18. There will be some new jobs others will be refocused

19. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Energy efficiency Energy Assessment / Auditing Insulation Air Sealing Weatherization Lighting Replacement Boiler and HVAC System Efficiency/Replacement Residential / Commercial / Industrial

20. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Renewable energy Solar power Wind power Hydropower Biomass Geothermal power Installers Maintainers Designers Manufacturing – machining, sheet metal, lab tech Power plant operators Research and development

21. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Think broadly about your skills and green industries… Financing Sales/marketing Human resources Administrative/management Fiscal management Information technology

22. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Some specific skills are needed AND Readiness to work Basic skills in math, writing, communication, and analysis Facility with computers Ability to communicate technically and plainly with customers Ability to be flexible and adapt to change Concern about the environment and the community

23. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org There is a premium on understanding the situation, systems thinking, making connections. Because this is a watershed time in our global economy/structure, a lot is not yet known Key is being ready

24. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Finding your place in the green economy… Be work ready Know about green industry sectors Understand training requirements and career possibilities Practice articulating the importance of ‘green’ work

25. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Make a plan What industry and what jobs are you interested in knowing more about? What questions do you have? How can you get more information? Who in your community is already doing this job/working in this industry? How can you communicate your ‘green- ness’ on your resume? What will give you experience?

26. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Other resources One Stop Career Centers New England Clean Energy Council US Green Building Council Solar Energy Business Association of New England Building Performance Institute Green Roundtable (Boston) Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN)

27. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org “The future will be green, or not at all. This truth lies at the heart of human- kind’s most pressing challenge: to learn to live in harmony with the Earth on a genuinely sustainable basis.” Jonathon Porritt, Chairman of the UK Sustainability Commission

28. Finding Earth Works - March 2009 findingearthworks.org Finding Earth Works Staff training on the green economy Workshops for students, clients Facilitation for program/employer partnerships Online resources – www.findingearthworks.org www.findingearthworks.org