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Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2011
Job creation and finding new sources of renewable energy have been inextricably linked in recent months; green-sector growth is seen as vital to grow the economy and create new jobs. There appears to be a great deal of agreement on the need for alternative energy sources; however, there is also a great deal of work ahead for the U.S. in developing…
Descriptors: Energy, Job Development, Vocational Education, Energy Conservation
von Moos, Brian – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2009
Going solar is not an easy decision, but a long-term investment with a potentially substantial up-front cost. While some schools have enough capital in reserve, can raise bond money, or can solicit sufficient donations, many schools rely on creative financial programs to make a solar energy system economically feasible. Thinking about going solar…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Energy Conservation, Energy Education, Sustainable Development
Shatkin, Laurence – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2011
As America emerges from recession, certain industries are expected to grow particularly fast and will present many job opportunities for both young people and career changers. This article looks at these high-opportunity industries and the kinds of jobs they are expected to open up. In the global economy of the 21st century, many low-skill jobs…
Descriptors: Industry, Employment Opportunities, Young Adults, Career Change
Dotson, Tawny M. – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2009
"Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain" is more than just a song lyric for Oklahoma's career and technical education community. It's the acknowledgement of an untapped natural resource that has the potential to translate into both energy independence for the country and jobs for the state. Statewide, technology center instructors…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Vocational Education, Natural Resources