Green Jobs for a New Economy: State and Federal Workforce Training

Workforce development emphasizes the provision of resources for finding jobs, writing resumes, and developing interview skills. Included is a list with contact information for the One-Stop Centers for all fifty U.S. states and the District of Columbia, plus a general description of each individual program and workforce development information that each center provides.

Special "green" tips section: "Ten Eco-Friendly Actions You Can Take Now" PLUS "green" tidbits about the Energy Star Program, getting funding for training or retraining, resource areas in One-Stop Career Centers, and much more!

Featuring exclusive bonus section, "What Does Being Green Mean," which examines the current interest in sustainability, President Obama's "New Energy for America" program, and key green terms and definitions, with links to more than 20 green job boards and over 30 U.S. and global organizations that support sustainability.