February 3, 2010

Texas Green Jobs Guidebook

A new report from Texas, The Texas Green Jobs Guidebook, profiles more than 200 green jobs emerging or already in play in Texas, including salary and educational requirements.  Designed to be a resource for job seekers, students, guidance counselors, career advisors, policy makers–all job seekers regardless of their current skill set. The Guidebook’s expansive listing…

A new report from Texas, The Texas Green Jobs Guidebook, profiles more than 200 green jobs emerging or already in play in Texas, including salary and educational requirements.  Designed to be a resource for job seekers, students, guidance counselors, career advisors, policy makers–all job seekers regardless of their current skill set.

The Guidebook’s expansive listing of green jobs throughout the Texas economy includes job descriptions, salary information, minimum education requirements, potential certifications, employer types, job market growth potential. According to the author, Kate Robertson, the very nature of the clean energy economy is that it is dynamic, and new opportunities will continue to present themselves.

Author Kate Robertson explains what’s in the guidebook and its importance for Texas.

Download the Texas Green Jobs Guidebook [PDF] [800 KB]