http://blog.careerexplorer.net Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With recent concern for the environment, green building practices are becoming increasingly prominent. Expertise in green construction, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings, is in high demand, and jobs are on the rise. Here are three construction jobs that will be necessary in promoting green ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/job-information/green-construction-jobs-on-the-rise With the push for more green technology jobs, the Department of Labor has distributed $7.5 million in green employment and training back in July 2009. There is a one requirement for this funding: this money is designated to help Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans obtain green jobs. Organizations across the country are ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/green-is-for-more-than-camouflage Want to change your job but don’t know where to start? How about with one of these: •Air Traffic Controllers: $117,200. Typically, two to four years of training are needed in order to become fully certified, although previous military experience can cut that time down significantly. •Industrial Production Managers: $77,670. A college ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/careers-and-economics/10-jobs-with-high-pay-low-education-requirements As four-year colleges and universities continue to raise tuition costs, students with limits on their time and money are seeking new educational options. In recent months, community colleges across the country have reported record growth. But in some cases, schools have to think outside the box to find ways to ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/classes-at-night%e2%80%a6-the-middle-of-the-night Who said you had to become a doctor, lawyer or teacher? In today’s workforce, you can almost find a career in any sector or industry! Let’s explore some of the weirder careers that people find! 1. Odor Tester: just like it sounds, your job is test the odor from perfumes, deodorants ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/top-10-weird-careers The problem? Deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate basic classes.  Less teachers and classes, but more returning students is making it harder to get into the courses so they can graduate on time. More time in college doesn't necessarily mean "more fun" to some students. ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/students-struggling-at-traditional-and-community-colleges-due-to-budget-cuts Many of us don’t place a postsecondary education in the same category as our other monthly bills: rent, electricity, cable, car payments, or credit card bills. Typically, expenses allotted for “education” are notably much pricier than those other monthly bills. But a company called StraighterLine is now offering an online ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/college-for-99-a-month%e2%80%a6-really Lately, a hot topic in the worlds of careers and education has been green construction. It’s something many of us can agree is a good thing, but some experts predict that a country-wide overhaul of the buildings we live, work and play in could take many, many years. Now, in a ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/careers-and-economics/green-construction-put-to-work Thinking of training for a Green Collar or renewable energy job? Look to the heartland. The state government set some pretty lofty green energy goals for Kansas businesses. Former Governor Kathleen Sebelius and current Governor Mark Parkinson set a goal of producing 10% of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/job-information/kansas-quickly-becoming-renewable-energy-powerhouse The economy’s been in rough shape over the last few months – even the last few years. Last February, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed, and it’s time to look at the overall impact. Overall, things are still pretty grim – while the rate of job loss has ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/job-information/are-things-getting-better A recent report conducted by SRI International for the U.S. Department of Education seems to indicate that it might be. This report compared online and traditional classroom students and their academic performance levels between the years of 1996 and 2008. Its conclusion? “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/random-thoughts/is-online-education-the-best-there-is Since the world is turning greener, how can you establish yourself in this new career field? Green-collar jobs have been cropping up in the past few years – we first heard about them in the presidential primaries from candidates on both sides of the political fence. Now with the America ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/job-information/green-collar-jobs Obama's stimulus package has marked $40 billion dollars on green jobs - jobs that either help protect or repair the environment. And in a lot of cases, it's not a matter of a complete career change - instead, it's about applying green standards and procedures to jobs that already ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/careers-and-economics/jobs-are-going-green-are-you-ready "Green" can be considered a new spin on common sense, when you think about it. It's a set of guidelines that people, businesses and government use to eliminate wasteful habits and practice being practical. It's another word for progress, and progress needs people to pitch in to make it work. ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/how-do-i-find-a-green-job Looking to switch careers? Want to go back to school but don’t know what industries will survive economic downturns? Career Explorer wants to help you by listing the top 10 fastest-growing industries. Now, you can find the industries where projected growth is guaranteed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has compiled a ... http://blog.careerexplorer.net/ce-general/top-10-fastest-growing-industries