Green-collar jobs are hot, and they’re not just an Earth Day trend, they’re here to stay.
The latest report “Accelerating a Sustainable Workforce” by ManpowerGroup, a global workforce solutions provider, shows that 70% of employers are urgently recruiting or planning to recruit talents with sustainable skills.
The report points out that education and skills transformation are the top priorities of the labor market.
It’s a no-brainer to get an education to improve your chances of success in sustainability. Here are some options to get you started.
Electric vehicle diagnostic technician
As electric vehicles become more common, the need for technicians increases every time an EV charging station breaks down.
SkillFusion is a customer service platform for training, certification and compliance for electric vehicle power equipment electricians, technicians and electric vehicle communications technicians, offering introductory courses to industry-recognized certifications.
“These courses are designed for entry-level individuals seeking to advance their careers in this growing industry,” said Rue Phillips, President and Co-Founder of SkillFusions. “EDT completion and certification will provide connections to other career paths in the electrical industry.”
Cost: $350 course fee; $150 exam fee.
public space management
This certificate is from Rutgers University’s Continuing Professional Education in Landscape Maintenance.
Students learn soil science, pest and plant disease management, proper pruning techniques, and more.
Most courses last one to two days, are held in person in New Brunswick, and include hands-on activities. Some online products are also available.
Dr. Karen Plumlee, director of the Office of Continuing Professional Education at Rutgers, said students can take courses that address safety issues and liability issues in sports field care and key considerations for town and municipal employees.
Cost: $2,515.
environmental sustainability
Bachelor’s degrees from William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, cover science, society, politics, public health and policy.
Courses include energy and sustainable technologies, environmental law and ecosystem sustainability. Evening, hybrid and online classes are available. Graduates often find employment with environmental consulting firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and as educators.
Students will develop laboratory and field skills that are marketable and relevant to the rapidly growing green job market, said Dr. Nicole Davi, chair and professor of environmental science at William Paterson University.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with our faculty and engage in original research. Our research topics include issues such as microplastics in the environment, studying climate change through ancient megalodon teeth, and studying trees in New Jersey to assess climate change and its impacts.
Cost: Approximately $12,826 per semester. Financial aid is possible.
environmental studies
Adelphi University in Lee Island Garden City offers a master’s degree in environmental studies that combines the sciences and humanities. There are two majors in Global Human Environment and Global Physical Environment, as well as two optional majors in Business/Environmental Economics and Environment and Health.
It typically takes two years for full-time students to complete the program, but students can choose an accelerated option to complete both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
Most classes on campus are offered in the late afternoon to early evening and can accommodate full-time work schedules. Some classes are held weekly; Others are available online.
Brian Wygal, Ph.D., director of environmental studies and sciences at Adelphi University, said: ENV alumni go on to have successful careers, including some of the following examples: earth science teacher in New York public schools, GIS analyst for local city government, chief environmental risk assessor Member, Senior Fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, and Federal Service Division of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Cost: $1,490 per credit hour. Financial aid is possible.
Business administration in sustainable development
Named a Best Green MBA by The Princeton Review, Bard College offers a hybrid program for full-time and part-time students pursuing an MBA in Sustainability.
Two-thirds of the degrees are taught in person in Dumbo, with the remainder being taught online.
“Think of it as 20 four-day retreats held over two years, tied together online,” said Dr. Eban Goodstein, director of the Bard Environmental Policy Center.
The MBA teaches traditional business school courses to improve environmental performance and profitability. It attracts students from diverse backgrounds, such as dancers, teachers, biologists and bankers, who work in groups of four students on pro bono consulting projects for companies over two semesters, earning six credits.
It could be finance, strategy, marketing, operations or ESG reporting to help companies move to renewable energy, Goodstein said.
According to Goodstein, students gain an average of $50,000 in salary after earning this degree.
Cost: Tuition for first-year, full-time students is $41,204. Financial aid is possible.
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