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The state of Green Jobs in VT - presentation made on 06.21.2010TRANSCRIPT
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What is a Green Job?
A green job, also called a green-collar job is, according to the United Nations Environment Program, "work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development (R&D), administrative, and service activities that contribute(s) substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. Specifically, but not exclusively, this includes jobs that help to protect ecosystems and biodiversity; reduce energy, materials, and water consumption through high efficiency strategies; de-carbonize the economy; and minimize or altogether avoid generation of all forms of waste and pollution."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_jobs
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Major Categories of Green Jobs in the USA 85% Metro / 15% Non-metro Areas
2. Renewable Power Generation 127,246
3. Agriculture and Forestry 57,546
Construction & Systems Installation 8,741
Manufacturing 60,699
Equipment Dealers & Wholesalers 6,205
1. Engineering, Legal, Research & Consulting
418,715
Government Administration 71,900
Grand Total 751,051 US Metro Economies, Green Jobs in US Metro Areas
‘08
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Where are the Green Jobs located?
Pew Charitable Trusts, 2009 based on the National Establishment Time Series Database
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Nation-wide Green Jobs Allocation between 1998 - 2007
Pew Charitable Trusts, 2009 based on the National Establishment Time Series Database
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Traditional Jobs Transformed to Green JobsTransferable Skills
•Marketing Engineers
•Generation Maintenance
technicians
•Power plant operators
•Meter technicians
•Information technology engineers
•Computer systems engineers Energy Competency Model
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The Fastest Growing Green Occupations in the USA
Sectors:• solar• bio fuels and biomaterials • conservation and efficiency• smart grid • wind power
• Environmental Educator
• Environmental Engineer
• Heating and Cooling Installer
$15 - $25/hr
• Arborist $9 - $14/hr
• Mechanical Engineer
Bureau of Labor Statisticshttp://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/green-jobs-460110-2?src=rss
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Five factors influencing green jobs growth and pay rate
1. Green construction and engineering jobs pay well ( The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design/LEED), LEED AP +10%
2. Nation wide scope3. Entry level jobs pay well• the median pay for all entry level workers, according to PayScale.com is:• High School Diploma/GED: $26,800• Associate’s Degree: $34,900• Bachelor’s Degree: $42,400• more than 90% of the entry-level clean-tech jobs pay at least $40,000 annually and about 40% pay over $60,000.
4. Specific knowledge not needed 5. They pay well for high school graduates – $32 300 according to Bureau of Labor
statisticsClean Tech Job Trends 2009, http://www.cleanedge.com/reports/
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Green Jobs and the State of Vermont
http://www.revermont.org/search_result.php
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SWOT of Green Jobs in VermontStrengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Small scale of work Grants, government subsidizing Hard to attract venture capital
Internet and phone connection Improve communications and create new jobs
Slows down the grasp of the newest technologies
Takes part in regional initiatives:- Midwest Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Accord- Renewable portfolio standard- Energy efficiency standard
Green Jobs Generation
55% growth of green jobs Burlington area – professional
scientific and technical
Limited governmental financing Reduced number of entrepreneurship initiatives green
jobs
Slower economic development of the state
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What are green jobs paying locally in comparison to the national market???
• PayScale.com – Environmental Project Manager – Vermont – Entry Level = Average $39 352, base salary $22 000
• Wyoming $39 000• Maine $47 000• Pennsylvania $76 000 • Utah $60 000• Oregon $74 400
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The oil spill and green job opportunities
• The Coastal Jobs Creation Act - $80 million, through 2015
Indeed.com Oil Spill Jobs• Emergency oil spill coordinator• Oil spill safety technicians• General labor – oil spill clean up - $12/hr
• Job Websites: • Louisiana Works - Oil Spill Jobs• SimplyHired - Oil Spill Jobs