Green Jobs for a New Economy: The Career Guide to Emerging Opportunities

Title: Green Jobs for a New Economy
Author(s): Peterson’s
Year Published: 2009
This is a great book as far as the resources listed go. The book is not just a career advice book; it is a complete guide to all aspects of living ‘green’ from campus life to the importance of sustainability. It lists information ranging from expected salaries, job trends, demand and opportunities to academic and training programs that students can opt for. Each section on career paths includes the nature of the work, the alternate paths one can take and the earning potential of the job around in 2008. It also includes pieces written by people working on the path towards sustainability and why it is important. The entire book may not be relevant to a show more college-going student looking only for job advice; however, there is no lack of information for someone looking to embark into an environmentally friendly career. Another downside may be that it reads like a textbook and the language is a bit more rigid with less flow. But this isn’t altogether a bad thing because it gives the reader lots of information in short paragraphs. show less