Green Jobs

Green Jobs

by Courtney Farrell
Green Jobs

Green Jobs

by Courtney Farrell

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Overview

This title examines the positions of green architect, organic farmer, professional conservationist, and alternative energy expert. The duties and responsibilities of the professional in each of these occupations are examined. Through profiles of Derek Trost, Dave Mitchell, Irene Jones, and Jerrolynn Kawamoto, readers will get the sense of the green professional's life. Readers will learn about daily life in the emerging green industry, average salaries, and educational requirements and steps to securing one of these positions. Readers will learn what characteristics and interests make for a successful career in the green industry, and a short self-evaluation analyses the prospective professional's potential for success in the field. Also included are evaluations of each profession's potential market, and how to find work. Inside the Industry is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781617148019
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 01/28/2011
Series: Inside the Industry Series
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile: 1050L (what's this?)
Age Range: 12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Is a Green Job for You? 6

Chapter 2 What Is a Green Architect? 16

Chapter 3 Would You Make a Good Green Architect? 26

Chapter 4 What Is an Organic Farmer? 38

Chapter 5 Would You Make a Good Organic Farmer? 50

Chapter 6 What Is a Professional Conservationist? 58

Chapter 7 Would You Make a Good Professional Conservationist? 68

Chapter 8 What Is an Alternative Energy Expert? 76

Chapter 9 Would You Make a Good Alternative Energy Expert? 88

Get Your Foot in the Door 96

Professional Organizations 98

Market Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

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