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A NOTE FROM THE PETERSON'S EDITORS

If you are a high school or college student thinking about your futureand the future of our planetor if you are a career changer wondering what you need to do to get a job in the new green economy, Petersons Green Careers in Building and Landscaping can offer you the information you need. Throughout the book, you will find details on numerous building and landscapingrelated jobs and careers as well as programs offered at two-year and four-year colleges and universities and through trade unions and specialized organizations.

If, like most people, you need a better understanding of what being green or living a green lifestyle means and how to begin your search for a green job, youve come to the right place! In , youll find out why were seeing an increase in the current interest in sustainability and what the New Energy for America Plan and the 2009 Stimulus Plan mean in terms of your green job search.

Next, features insightful and inspirational articles by individuals who are at the forefront of this exciting field:

• Julia Feder, Director, Education/Technology, U.S. Green Building Council; Amy Seif Hattan, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Second Nature; and Ashka Naik, Program Manager, Advancing Green Building Initiative, Second Nature
• Jennifer Berry, Public & Strategic Relations Manager, Earth911.com
• Deborah J. Hanson, ASID, AUID; Project & Environmental Coordinator, University of Arizona, Residence Life
• Robert Fleming, Director, Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University
• Alyce Engle, Environmental Health & Safety Director, Skanska USA Building Inc., Oakland, California

If you are seeking a professional or skilled job in the new green economy, check out for details on jobs in building design and construction; installation and energy efficiency; commercial, industrial, and residential design; landscaping, groundskeeping, and turf care; and policy, analysis, advocacy, and regulatory affairs. You can search by field for information on job trends, career paths, earning potential, education/licensure requirements, and where to get additional information. Each job profile includes professional and trade associations that may have special interest groups or sections related to energy and sustainability. In addition, youll find fascinating interviews with individuals in certain green careers. These folks offer great advice and insight, which is tremendously beneficial to anyone thinking about their particular field. Finally, as an added benefit, you will find links to videos on CareerOneStop.org for many of the careers mentioned throughout these chapterslinks that look like this:

http://bit.ly/career1

CareerOneStops Web site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration and offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy.

To locate some of the great four-year and/or graduate programs or some of the outstanding two-year (including community colleges) and union programs, check out . The colleges and universities profiled here support innovative programs in building and landscaping, have vibrant on-campus sustainability programs and organizations, and have made a commitment to making their campus communities sustainable. Both chapters highlight degrees offered, including distance learning opportunities, and green campus organizations and activities.

Dont want to leave your carbon footprint traveling to see colleges or universities and want to save some green in the process? Check out the videos and educational resources on YOUniversityTV.com. Youll find easy-to-use links to videos that look like this:

http://bit.ly/collvid2

YOUniversityTV.com assists students with the college-selection process by providing access to videos and educational resources for colleges across the United States. YOUniversityTV.com is free-ofcharge and does not receive compensation from any of the universities it features.

youll discover what each states One-Stop Career Center offers in terms of help with job search, resume writing, training programs, and more. Simply find our state, and youll uncover a wealth of information, including phone numbers and Web site.

In the youll learn how to find and search green job boards and how to green your vocabularywhat all of the new terms actually mean. Youll also find a list of organizations in the United States and abroad that support sustainability through education, research, and activities. Finally, for additional help, weve provided an index of the interviews, feature articles, and About boxes that appear in thisbook, alphabetically and with page numbers.