The terms blue collar and white collar worker have been around for quite some time, but a recently emerging adage is the “green collar” worker. If blue collar refers to manufacturing and industrial laborers and white collar refers to 9 to 5 office workers, what does green collar mean? It must have to do with forestry or conservation, right? It can, but there are many emerging careers paths in green collar employment.
The demand for green collar workers has been increasing over the last few years. The jobs in the sector as a whole can vary greatly, ranging from manufacturing to office support functions, with many different jobs in between. Manufacturing jobs include factory work at alternative energy companies, such as solar panel technician. Office jobs in the industry include budgeting for green projects and carbon accounting.
It is likely that there will be a shift in employment distribution, bringing white and blue collar workers to green industries over the next few years. Similar job function and employment training will make transition easier. Some universities are even offering green or sustainable MBAs, where studies include environmental economics, green marketing, and sustainable management. Not many schools offer sustainable MBA programs at this time, but the programs are growing and are destined to before more mainstream. The industry growth will help America’s job market and provide new careers for individuals from many different backgrounds.
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