I ran across an interesting article today on Yahoo! According to the BLS, although the job market sucks right now, the health care industry is booming.
During the past 12 months, the health care sector overall has grown by 363,000 jobs, making it the largest industry in the United States, accounting for 13.5 million jobs.
Better yet, the health care sector will generate 3 million new jobs by 2016, more than any other industry — thanks, in part, to aging baby boomers and increased numbers of retirees.

Now, I more than agree that the health care industry’s take off is largely due …read more

Today’s job market stinks. Depending on where you live, chances are that you’re facing a market in which 5 – 6% of people are unemployed. Ouch. I should know. One of my best friends is job hunting right now from my couch.
However, if you enjoy taking measures to green your life, you might want to consider going back to school in order to get a “green collar” job. Jobs focusing on energy efficiency, green building, and so forth have a very high level of job security, according to a report released recently by a group of conservation and labor organizations …read more

Renewable energy is a hot industry, solar is booming again and across the nation cities, states, businesses and homeowners are implementing ways to tap into greener power. There are several ways to green your energy but if you’re are interested in working in the renewable energy sector there is also a growing focus on and availability of educational programs.
The New York Times ran Majoring in Renewable Energy this week and talked about how the Oregon Institute of Technology has developed the country’s first four-year undergraduate degree program in renewable-energy systems. It’s an exciting development and one that proves the momentum …read more

Ecotourism is big business but one that is not always as green as it may seem. Real ecotourism isn’t just about visiting beautiful natural places – it is much more complex and affects ecology, economy and cultural aspects of the tourist destinations.
One of the pioneers of responsible tourism has just been recognized by the Municipality of Puerto Ayora (the biggest town in the Galapagos Islands) for commitment to the preservation and conservation of the Galapagos archipelago and commitment to the welfare of the Galapagos community. Sven Lindblad, of Lindblad Expeditions, received the conservation award this week and announced a new …read more

If you are thinking about law school, Harvard has just announced an incentive that might make it more feasible. The Harvard Law School will waive tuition for third year students who work in the public-interest for nonprofits or the government for five years, according to the New York Times.
The initiative is meant to encourage students to pursue work that isn’t just about making the money to pay back big student loans. The Times reported that, in recent years, only about 10-12% of Harvard Law graduates in recent years went to work for a nonprofit or the government, opting instead to …read more

I want to let you know about a great green business gathering coming up in April, the third annual Kitchen Conference – ‘a gathering of underdogs, mavericks and challenger brands – as well as industry leaders who have paved the way’.
The event is tied together by the common goal of participants to build successful businesses without compromising their values. It is a wonderful opportunity to get the latest consumer insight on sustainability, explore untraditional marketing tactics, network with peers and pioneers.
Some of the highlights include:

In-depth consumer trend reviews
Peer feedback
Real world case studies
Practical budget advice
Ideas for brand extension
Lively debate on important …read more

Green For All is an incredibly important part of the emerging green economy and lifting people out of poverty, the growing movement for “green-collar jobs.”
In April, Green For All is bringing organizations and leaders from communities across the nation together to produce The Dream Reborn, an event aimed at solving two of the world’s most severe crises – global warming and deepening poverty.
This conference will celebrate the life of Dr. King and present positive solutions for social and environmental justice – ecological solutions that can heal the Earth while bringing jobs, justice, wealth and health to all communities.
Among the presenters: …read more

More and more of today’s job seekers are looking for socially and environmentally responsible companies that give them more than just a paycheck. The variety of ways that workers can align their values with their livelihood is growing exponentially and there are plenty of resources to help you find the green job you want.
Green Dream Jobs: from Sustainable Business, is a great database of jobs from companies all over the globe with the bulk concentrated in the US. This site is a great place to connect with environmentally conscious employers. Green Dream Jobs is only open to employers that clearly …read more

Eating out has posed some challenges for eco-conscious consumers but the trend in the restaurant industry is putting ‘green’ on the menu. Sean at Franchise Pick picked up on A Tall Order of Green over at the Washington Post and sent it my way.
The article offers a feast of sustainable ways that restaurants across the US are putting environmentally friendly ideas to work for their customers, their communities and their bottom lines.
When I say trend, I don’t mean as in trendy but as in a growing practice. And restaurants are putting sustainability into their business activities in more ways than …read more

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day in the United States, a national holiday commemorating Dr. King’s birthday (Jan 15) and his leadership as a civil rights activist.
What you might not be aware of is that more than a holiday, today is also a day of service. The King Holiday and Service Act federal legislation honors MLK, Jr. and “challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action through volunteer service in honor of Dr. King.”
While this blog …read more