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Green Job Openings
These are a sample of the latest potentially green job openings received by Employment Department Offices around the state as well as elsewhere on the web. These openings were identified as most likely to be 'green' using an automated tool.
Helpful Links
The Green Jobs Community of Practice is a platform for workforce professionals and others to discuss and share practices, create partnerships, and share research about green jobs.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' green jobs website has information about federal efforts to learn more about green jobs, including the proposed federal definition of a green job.
This state of California website provides a comprehensive digest of "green" literature, in addition to other useful information about green jobs compiled from around the country.
Information about the Oregon Community College Green Initiative.
The O*NET Resource Center includes a database with information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with green occupations.
 Contact
Our green jobs economist is here to help! Please send your comments and questions to Charlie Johnson.
Articles
Identified manufacturers of green products have grown in the past five years.
Aug-24-2010
Oregon and many other states are studying green jobs, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics will also pursue more information on this area of the economy.
Jul-21-2010
Many states are pursuing research into the green economy. This article digs into efforts in the Northwest.
Jun-22-2010
More "Articles"
Publications
A colorful, downloadable poster with Oregon's definition of a green job.
May-13-2010
New survey of employers finds Oregon’s 51,400 green jobs to be widespread across industries and occupations.
Jun-29-2009
High prices at the gas pump should pump up demand for workers with energy efficiency and renewable energy skills.
May-12-2008
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