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are out of work and need to find jobs. In short, consider looking for a job in industries that will be a part of the "green economy". Here are a few areas of opportunity:

1. Energy Efficient Architects and Builders who are LEED certified - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system to create and build energy efficient structures. Building energy efficient structures would also include jobs for all types of construction workers, architects, builders, electricians, welders, CAD technicians, mechanical engineers, project managers, metal workers, and all the support jobs too. Also, demand for support jobs such as accountants, marketing, and IT will rise as well.

2. Solar and Wind Energy Jobs in manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and maintenance. There are, also, opportunities for metal workers, engineers, IT specialist, assemblers, factory workers, production managers, mechanics, highly skilled installers, and support (office) jobs too.

3. Green Entrepreneurs can create jobs in building materials, equipment installation & maintenance, office cleaning using green products, recycling plants, construction, transportation, or even office supplies by using renewable energy, low emission manufacturing, and sustainable materials. There are opportunities for businesses to create green collar jobs in most industries and reduce the amount of carbon that is released into the atmosphere.

4. Agricultural Jobs organic farmers, agricultural engineers, genetic scientist, soil scientist, plant scientist, environmental engineers, geologist, all levels of farmer workers, and biofuel jobs.

5. Urban Planning and Design to limit the amount of urban sprawl, reduce the amount of carbon release into the atmosphere, and encourage the use of mass transit. Urban planning will likely create green collar jobs for bus & train operators, mechanics, construction workers, builders, architects, urban planners, engineers, and maintenance workers.

As you can see, green collar jobs (green jobs) are available in many different industries and occupations. If you are looking for a job think "green collar job" and help save the planet too.

Michelle Wright the author is a well recognized leader in sales with more than 15 years experience. You can find more of the author's work at employrium.com

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