Social Enterprise & Green Business Marketing
As the go-to speaker and writer on all things green entrepreneurial, Joel Makower has had his fair share of start-ups and working for mainstream businesses. He’s turned his vast business experience and passion for sustainability and the world of cleantech toward the development of GreenBiz Group Inc. where he is the co-founder and chair. Makower…
Though Obama’s recent jobs speech wasn’t packed full of references to the green economy, clean energy, or energy efficiency, it did hint at the possibility that there could be continued support for green jobs. Energy efficiency: Obama calls on Congress to pass a bill that emphasizes investment in infrastructure, schools, innovation, and development. Given that…
The Gulf region may be experiencing declines in employment and suffering under the weight of environmental degradation as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil leak in 2010, but the prospect of recovery seems closer than it has in a long time with the introduction of the bipartisan coalition-sponsored RESTORE Act. If properly structured, this…
A recent report published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics called Careers in Green Construction show strong trends for national green construction job growth with highly competitive wages and salaries. Several interesting statistics about growth in the green construction sector are worth noting: The green building industry has grown despite the slump caused by…
For many young adults, college is the point in life where they cultivate their interests and passions. Students discover who they are and what they are truly inspired by while exploring various academic and intellectual pursuits and often living away from home for the first time. It is for this reason that higher education lends…
A new guide called Building a Clean Energy Workforce has just been published by the Environment California Research and Policy Center, and it’s a perfect companion for people looking to find a green career. The report covers a wide variety of topics, including why green jobs are important for California and how they’re impacting the…
Two recent studies have confirmed what many already know: that California is the green economy leader in the US with more green jobs and training programs than any other state. This is good news not only for people looking for fulfilling work based on a cleaner economy, but good news for green businesses looking for…
If you love working with your hands and don’t mind a smudge of grease here and there, perhaps you’ll find the perfect green career in the green vehicle sector. A bit more focused than some of the green transportation jobs out there, a green job in the eco-vehicle industry would involve working directly with the…
For those who never want to sit still, a green transportation job may be just the ticket to having a fulfilling green career. Transportation emissions are a huge factor in global greenhouse gas emissions, and finding ways to ratchet down the planetary cost of our on-the-go lives in extremely important for long-term sustainability as a…
Eating organically-grown food is good for the body and the soul; producing that organic food can also be a tremendously fulfilling green career. There are numerous ways you could enjoy organic agriculture and gardening as a green job. Whether you’re interested in getting your hands in the dirt, using science to promote sustainable agriculture methods,…
Believe it or not, the solar economy is beating out the larger US economy in creating jobs. That’s good news for people looking for good employment, and good news for the country, too. Solar Jobs Increase Despite Sluggish Economy The Solar Foundation published a National Solar Job Census report that showed a doubling of the…
