With efforts
to reduce our carbon footprint taking place all over the world, more and more
green jobs are emerging to help combat human contribution to climate change.
While the International Renewable Energy Agency reports that 5.3 percent more
green jobs were created in 2018, the question for many might be what kinds of
jobs those might be?
For anyone
considering a switch in career to a green job or on the hunt for something new,
take a look at this list of rapidly growing green jobs.
Environmental Engineer
Environmental
engineers help to improve recycling, waste disposal, and public health, as well
as assisting with controlling water and air pollution.
Different skills that the job might entail include stormwater management,
hazardous waste management, and even traffic management.
Wind Turbine Technician
Wind turbines
are popping up all over the world both on and offshore to harness the wind to
create renewable energy. More workers are needed to build and maintain these
turbines.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientists are needed to help shape public policy and calculate environmental impacts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook will grow 11 percent between 2016 and 2026.
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
PV installers
are needed to convert sunlight into electricity, with the BLS expecting this
sector to grow by 105 percent between 2016 and 2026.
While dozens
of other potential positions exist within the green jobs industry, these are
known to be rapidly on the rise. Take a look and see if any would be the right
fit for you for a career switch in 2019.
Green Jobs
How to Apply for a Green Job With the demand for green jobs skyrocketing so far in 2017, giving yourself a unique edge can be difficult—yet absolutely necessary—in order for you to become a proud worker for Mother Earth. Follow these steps to successfully claim your next environmentally friendly employment opportunity. 1. Resume: Make sure … Continue reading..
