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Green
Collar Jobs?
The term first came to prominence during the 2008 US presidential election
campaign when Barack Obama promised to spend $150 billion over 10 years to
create 5 million new green-collar jobs. Hillary Clinton also referenced
the term repeatedly on the trail, saying her energy plan would create
millions of new green-collar jobs as well. A green-collar job can be
anything that helps put the economy on the path to a cleaner, more energy
efficient future. That means jobs in the public transit sector, jobs in
green building, jobs in energy efficiency, even traditional, blue-collar
manufacturing jobs, provided what you’re making is more or less green.
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In December 2007, President Bush signed the
Green Jobs Act to train workers for green collar jobs. It authorizes $125
million for workforce training programs targeted to veterans, displaced
workers, at-risk youth, and families in extreme poverty. It will train
people for jobs like installing solar panels and weatherization. |
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Green Designation is the definition of green professionalism, excellence,
and leadership for today’s real estate practitioners. Specifically
designed to address the educational needs of practitioners in residential,
commercial, and property management
markets, this training
program is a true cross-over designation and the only green designation
recognized by NAR.
The Green Resource Council
Established by the National Association of
REALTORS® (NAR), the Green REsource Council serves real estate
professionals by providing comprehensive training and access to
cutting-edge resources and tools as well as promoting green excellence,
leadership, and consumer awareness within and across multiple real estate
disciplines. Practitioners who complete the 3-day program are awarded
NAR's Green Designation, the only green training program recognized by the
NAR.
For information on the Green Designation, visit the
Green Web
site (at www.greenresourcecouncil.org) or email
greendesignation@realtors.org
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