The Best Green Jobs

While unemployment hovers around 10% nationwide, much of the news relating to employment in general is quite depressing. But eco18 is here to show you that the employment news isn’t all bleak! In fact, many of the hottest jobs right now are in the tech & green industries. We highlight the best places to look:

•  Outside Magazine rated their top 50 companies to work for in 2011. While the companies aren’t necessarily green by nature, the large majority of them are renowned for having an emphasis on sustainable practices.
• Sites such as GreenDreamJobs, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and USAGreenJobsNow offer searchable databases of a wide variety of green jobs currently available.
• Fast Company breaks down their Ten Best Green Jobs for the Next Decade.
• Mother Nature Network ranks the top 10 cities for new grads seeking green jobs.
• When you think green jobs, do you prefer an outside office? The National Park Service, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and the New York State Environmental Police are all hiring! You can also check out Outdoor Industry Jobs.

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