All Posts Tagged With: "green jobs"

Van Jones breaks his silence

September 18th, 2009 in Business and Politics • Featured • News

In a new letter to the public, former “Green for All” champion Van Jones speaks out for the first time since his resignation and urges Americans across the country to continue the fight for a green economy.

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Another green job site hits the interwebs with GreenFootJobs.com

August 25th, 2009 in Business and Politics • News

Last week we featured a quick blurb on a new green jobs portal, GoingGreenJobs.com, powered by the ever-popular-amongst-job-seekers Careerbuilder.com. Now, another contender is stepping into the ring with GreenFootJobs.com – a free career site for green jobs that combines resumes and detailed profile pages with green job opportunities.

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How to find a green job in today’s economy

August 12th, 2009 in Featured • News • Society and Lifestyle

With the interest-influx of green jobs, how exactly does someone actually find one, or at least get in the door for an interview? It looks like job-hunt juggernaut CareerBuilder is answering the call for a one-stop-shop for green jobs online with the launch of its new website, www.goinggreenjobs.com.

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Obama plans for high-speed rail lines throughout the country

April 21st, 2009 in Airlines and Transportation • Business and Politics • Featured • News

The Obama administration is setting some pretty ambitious goals with new high-speed passenger rail lines in over 10 regions across the country; connecting major urban centers while reducing travel times, emissions and energy consumption.

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'Planet Forward' brings people together, explores solutions to climate change

April 16th, 2009 in Featured • News • Society and Lifestyle

Airing Nationally on PBS on Wednesday, April 15th at 8PM and hosted by Frank Sesno, “Planet Forward” features guests including Carol Browner, top White House Energy and Climate Advisor. The project aims to advance the discussion on energy and climate change.

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How to find a green job

April 14th, 2009 in News • Society and Lifestyle

New web startups like GreatGreenCareers.com are sprouting up to give job seekers new ways to connect with employers in the “green sector” throughout the United States.

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Solar training boot camps provide green jobs and much-needed expertise

February 25th, 2009 in News • Society and Lifestyle

The solar Energy industry is exploding with opportunity, with an expected 400,000 job openings in 2009 alone. But while the prospects for a stable and progressive career in the solar energy industry are phenomenal, the launch of a formal training institute will help many fulfill their goals of joining the booming industry.

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Obama's new economic focus on energy jobs, education

January 25th, 2009 in Business and Politics • Featured • News

Just days after his inauguration, Obama’s first weekly address as President highlights the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan”; focusing on energy independence as a means to create jobs and boost the economy, while creating a mindful attitude of accountability for his administration.

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