According to a report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a total of 2.7 percent (15,593 jobs) of Hawaii’s jobs in 2010 are “green”, making it the 15th highest state nationally. The defination a green job is one that “benefit the environment or conserve natural resources”. Employees must be involved in either renewable energy, energy efficiency, pollution reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, recycling, organic agriculture, sustainable forestry or environmental conservation. The state of Vermot ranked number one in the country with 4.4 percent of their jobs being “green”. Florida ranked the lowest at 1.3 percent. The national average was 2.4 percent.
The State of Hawaii launched “Hawaii’s Green Jobs Initiative” in 2009, which connected employers with job seekers. The program was funded through federal stimulus money and helps to provide information on green jobs and careers as well as training programs.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 3-25-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
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