Just about everywhere you look, people, companies and governments are making the leap into renewable energy and embracing new technology that makes it easier for us to live in better, more environmentally-friendly ways. A wealth of new jobs come along with that, and a leading recruitment firm is encouraging those interested in joining the green economy to take advantage while they can.
EcoCareers.org is an online jobs board and resource website for all jobs in sustainability, whether traditional green jobs like solar panel technicians or environmental scientists to jobs in industries that are newer to sustainability, like fashion and manufacturing. EcoCareers.org seeks to connect employers, hiring managers and HR personnel in the green sector with jobseekers and the top talent in their respective industries.
Data from corporate giants like LinkedIn and Indeed have shown that the number of green jobs has continued to dramatically increase over the past few years. The green economy employs millions of people around the world right now. And while most of those jobs are in Asia, new government initiatives have North America and Europe poised to make up the gap — and fast. In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year is already seeing results to advance developments in sustainable energy. The United Kingdom’s Powering Up Britain project aims to launch the country to the top of the clean energy race. Meanwhile, Canada recently passed its own legislation designed to help workers transition into green jobs.
“Opportunities are ripe for anyone looking to join the green economy, whether to launch or grow their careers, kickstart new businesses, or invest in public-private partnerships,” says Joseph Boll, EcoCareers.org CEO. “With dedicated resources like EcoCareers.org, jobseekers have easy access to open positions and other career opportunities. Businesses of all size can also easily find the right person for their sustainability needs — whether that’s someone to help you transition to a greener model or a hands-on expert to help with technical support.”
EcoCareers.org maintains that the time is right for anyone who wants a slice of the green economic pie to come onboard.