Green building creates green jobs, and green jobs will be crucial as we build a new green economy.
A new Booz Allen Hamilton study released by USGBC on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Greenbuild 2009 predicts green building will support or create 7.9 million jobs between 2009-2013 and will contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product.
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USGBC and its members have been deeply engaged in the current and ongoing discussion of America’s new green economy. The resources on this page will help you harness the power of USGBC’s work, whether you use our Career Center to find a green job or study the research on the role of green building in a green economy to do your part in advocating for an economically and environmentally sustainable American future.
Find a Green Job
The USGBC Career Center was constructed to help connect our members (employees and recruiters alike) with new employment opportunities, including great green jobs.
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Green Building Education
LEED Accredited Professional
The LEED AP Credential will help you become a more attractive candidate for green jobs. Find out how to achieve accreditation at GBCI.org »
Greenbuild 365
USGBC’s diverse educational offerings will help you in your professional development as you search for jobs in the new green economy. Visit the Course Catalog to access USGBC's educational offerings »
Education Provider Program
Take the next step in your green building education with USGBC's Education Provider Program. This program provides access to high-quality, peer-reviewed courses for professionals seeking to go beyond LEED and enrich their knowledge of green building theories, techniques, and business trends. Give yourself the competitive edge in an emerging green economy. Visit the Education Program Provider page on USGBC.org for more information »
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Government Resources
USGBC has compiled a comprehensive set of resources for state and local governments looking to make green building part of their own green economic recovery under the federal economic stimulus plan. Resources include free Stimulus Plan Implementation webcasts, tools to help local and state governments apply the economic stimulus to green building projects, and other resources. Green Economic Recovery Resources. »
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