Product Description

People of all ages and backgrounds are seeking work in career fields that will help save the planet, yet many people are unaware of the variety of green careers available. This unique career guidance book, based on labor market research, covers green jobs representing almost every area of career interest.

The authors’ extensive experience in workforce development will help you explore tomorrow’s green career options by answering such questions as: What green careers are available? What salary can I expect? What education do I need? What is the demand for this profession? How do I change to a green career?

Green Careers offers clear and concise information about the emerging field of environmental jobs. Chapters include:

• Industry-by-industry overview of green jobs
• Ninety different occupations in twelve different career groups
• Over sixty case studies and interviews of people working in green jobs
• Career planning information
• Job search resources

This book will appeal to students, career explorers, job seekers, and career and workforce development professionals. It is an indispensable guide for finding a career to feel passionate about and prospering while doing what you love.

Jim Cassio is a career and workforce information consultant who has conducted hundreds of workforce studies and published occupational resource books, including Career Pathways Handbook.

Alice Rush, MA, MCC, is a certified and registered career counselor and founder of CareerU®—counseling for the public and Fortune 500 companies. She is author of Paid to Play and a part-time faculty member of Folsom Lake College.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75450 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780865716438
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Jim Cassio is a career and workforce information professional who has coordinated hundreds of research projects and published occupational resource books, including Career Pathways Handbook.

Alice Rush is a founder of CareerU - a counseling practice near Sacramento, California, consulting with the general public and Fortune 500 companies. She is the author of Paid to Play

Customer Reviews

A Must-Read for Career Changers and Career Makers!
Green Careers is a great resource for people wanting to learn about jobs in this emerging career segment. Cassio and Rush have found a way to convey meaningful and useful information about Green Careers through the thoughtful combination of statistics and real-world-stories. Jobs are presented in logical categories making it very easy to navigate the book. More importantly, interviews with people who are currently active in Green Careers adds depth and interest making this more than a resource guide. You will discover real pearls of wisdom in the "advice" given by those interviewed to those considering a Green Career. This is a great go-to book for people new to the Green Careers field as well as those who are looking to expand existing field expertise.

A good career choice book
this is exactly what i was looking for i bought it for my nephew cause he is a senior in high school and i thought it would help him figure out a career for him it has websites and jobs i never thought about its a great book.