February 27th, 2009
Students Going Green
It’s really happening. I’ve been tracking it for a while, but the numbers are rolling in: students are flocking to green programs. Both online and on-campus, students are seeking out greener educations. While there are a few doubters around still, it’s become apparent that the planet needs a little bit more TLC. Let’s take a look at the push to go green.
The New, Green-Education Administration
President Obama has a decidedly pro-environment stance. This is great. The programs that are already going into place are nothing short of uplifting. This renewed focus on the environment has got students thinking and talking about the environment and careers related to it. The proposed stimulus packages are green; the new budgets are green. It’s wonderful.
Greening the Middle Class and the Infrastructure
Even just today, a task force met in Philadelphia to discuss green jobs as a pathway to a stronger middle class in America. A large portion of the infrastructure spending coming down the pike is going to focus on clean energy. This means that we’re going to see high-paying jobs–for electrical engineers and the like–opening up as these programs go into effect. Not only that, but environmentally-minded civil engineers, eco-hydrologists, and many other related occupations will see a big boost.
It all spells good things for the future. Progress in this field means more jobs, less pollution, and a brighter tomorrow–if only because there’ll be less smog in between us and the sun. With universities hopping on the enviro-bandwagon, it’s only a matter of time until things really start looking greenish around here. If you’re looking to change career paths, here’s your ticket. Start preparing for that environmental career, and get educated today.
Not only are students flocking to green programs, but according an article I read on BCHeights.com (the independent student newspaper of Boston College) several months ago, some students who are concerned about the environment were preferentially accepting jobs from companies who have “green standards” over companies who did not show concern about environmental issues. Considering current economic issues, I don’t know if students can afford to do that now, but as your articles notes – it is surely “spells good things for the future.”
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