Where can I find green building training or sustainable development jobs?
If you are looking to break into these fields, exploring targeted volunteering can be a productive way to learn about a non-profit or municipal organization, as well as connect and learn new skills from like-minded people. Portland Green Guide to Networking and Jobs 2nd ed., Nov 2009, by Lind, Nicholson and Triman. A local handbook on green job resources. Order from the link above for $18 +$3 shipping, available from any Powell’s Books for $18, or download from lulu.com for $11. Oregon Training and Resources for Green Trades Jobs Flier There are many private companies in the region specializing in green building, (de)construction, environmental issues, renewable energy, sustainable materials, alternative transportation, engineering, planning, landscape design, etc… Jobs are posted on their websites. Many state, county and city agencies and academic institutions have departments fostering sustainability, environmentalism, alternative transportation, solid waste and recycling, sustaina
