Workforce Links
Below you will find links to resources related to workforce development, the credentialing of renewable energy and energy efficiency professionals, job boards focused on green collar jobs, and links to resources that can be useful for educators.
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Workforce Development Resources
American Green Jobs – Supported by the EPA and the Department of Labor, this web site will serve as the central hub for information dissemination and collaboration among individuals and organizations interested in all aspects of green job development.
ASES: Land a Green-Collar Job - A helpful guide from the American Solar Energy Society with 15 steps you can take to move your career into a green-collar job.
Green Careers Guide – A general guide packed with information about green jobs and how to find them.
O*NET Resource Center - Sponsored by the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration O*NET provides a broad database of occupational information and provides the ability to search their database with specific focus on the green economy sector.
Certification and Accreditation
Institute for Sustainable Power – The Institute for Sustainable Power, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized to provide a quality framework for the accreditation of training programs and the certification of renewable and sustainable energy practitioners and professionals. As of July 2005, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has become the North American Licensee for the ISPQ DIS 01021 Standard for Renewable Energy Training Accreditation and Instructor Certification Programs.
NABCEP – The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners – NABCEP is a voluntary, non-profit, professional credentialing organization that certifies qualified practitioners in the fields of renewable and sustainable energy, and energy efficiency technologies, who have met the professional knowledge standards established by the NABCEP.
UL University – UL University is an ISO 9001 registered function of UL, UL University offers a broad range of subject matter with flexible content delivery. UL offers a PV System Installer certification program which is open to licensed electricians. The goal of the PV System Installer certification is to improve the safety and performance of PV systems through a more qualified workforce.
SRCC – Solar Rating and Certification Corporation – The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation administers a certification, rating, and labeling program for solar collectors and a similar program for complete solar water and swimming pool heating systems.
SWCC – Small Wind Certification Council – An independent certification body which will certify that small wind turbines meet or exceed the performance, durability, and safety requirements of the Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard. This certification will provide a common North American standard for reporting turbine energy and sound performance and help small wind technology gain mainstream acceptance.
AEE – Association for Energy Engineers – The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society of 9,500 members in 73 countries. AEE offers a variety of certifications to recognize expertise in the areas of energy, power, green facilities, and industry.
BPI – Building Performance Institute – The Building Performance Institute offers nationally recognized training, certification, accreditation, and quality assurance programs.
GBCI – Green Building Certification Institute – The Green Building Certification Institute provides third-party project certification and professional credentials recognizing excellence in green building performance and practice.
Job Boards
The following is a collection of links to job boards focused on green jobs. These listings include opportunities in renewable energy, energy conservation and energy efficiency around the globe.
Environmental Career Opportunities
Resources for Educators
Earth Policy Institute - Information about clean energy solutions, sustainable policies, and ideas for achieving an environmentally sustainable economy.
U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development - Information for integrating sustainable development into education.
Higher Education Associations’ Sustainability Consortium - Network of higher education associations with a committment to advancing sustainability.
American Association of Community Colleges - Sustainable development resources for higher education.
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics - WFCP is an international network of colleges and national and regional associations of colleges established to provide leadership in the delivery of lifelong learning which promotes individual learning and which benefits society and the global economy.
Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability – Sponsored by the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - an association of colleges and universities that are working to create a sustainable future.
