Scrapbook Photo 03/25/24 - 93 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA: http://tinyurl.com/3729bhvv
Labor & Industry Issues PA Green Jobs Outlook Report

The Department of Labor & Industry released a Pennsylvania's Green Jobs Report-Part 1 detailing the outlook for green-industry careers and Pennsylvania's investments in developing a green economy in the coming years.
            Joined by employees and representatives of Komax USA, a York-based solar equipment manufacturer, Secretary Sandy Vito noted the investment of $10 billion in public and private funds, over the next three years, is expected to generate 115,000 green-industry jobs in the commonwealth.
            "Pennsylvania is already a national leader in the number of green-economy jobs," Secretary Vito said. "By making smart investments that target training and economic development funds in the occupations and industries with the greatest potential to create career-focused green jobs, we can ensure the commonwealth's position as a leader for years to come."
            The Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report identifies careers in five statewide, green industry sectors: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Clean Transportation, Pollution Prevention & Environmental Cleanup and Agriculture & Resource Conservation. 
            The report details occupations in each sector, provides employment projections, salary information, training requirements and outlines the skills necessary to compete and succeed in the increasingly competitive, green economy. 
            The report also outlines current and forthcoming public and private investments in green industries, and their expected contribution to the commonwealth's economic recovery.
            "The industries identified in the Pennsylvania Green Jobs Report are already playing an important role in our economic recovery, both here and nationwide," Secretaryy Vito said. "If Pennsylvania wants to retain its leadership position in the global marketplace, we must invest in the workforce and technologies necessary to succeed against global competitors."


2/8/2010

Go To Preceding Article     Go To Next Article

Return to This PA Environment Digest's Main Page