Greening the Economy: Transitioning to New Careers

The green economy has been defined as "an emerging marketplace that seeks to optimize the synergy among three sets of values: social, environmental and financial" (Global Citizen Centre, October 20, 2009).

One aspect of the green economy is green collar jobs. These are occupations that facilitate the reduction of waste and pollution, improve the environment, and pay a livable wage with benefits that can support a family and offer potential for upward mobility (Van Jones, 2008, The Green Collar Economy).

This report provides a detailed occupational analysis across four key sectors including Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing and Retail Trade. These four sectors were chosen based on their importance to these areas in terms of employment size and growth.

The goal of this report is to:

• identify industries affected by the green economy
• increase our understanding of the effect of the green economy on occupations within key sectors
• identify emerging skills, training and industry needs for transitioning to a "green economy"

Transitioning to a Green Economy is the result of collaboration between three Local Board areas: the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group, York South Simcoe Training & Adjustment Board and the Peel-Halton Workforce Development Group.

Download the report and Career Profiles CD below.

To request copies of report or CD contact:lori@workforceinnovation.ca or call us at 416-934-1653

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