With advances in technology and the new popularity of building green, the sustainable building sector is taking the lead in creating new demand for green jobs.  Like other greening industries, the building sector requires both skilled trade and professionals with the knowledge to design and construct buildings using minimal resources from construction to operation.  Such jobs include, architects, interior designers, construction workers, energy and resource management professionals, engineers, skilled laborers, LEED Accredited Professional administrators, urban planners and construction managers.

Below are a few programs that can help you become a leader in the green building sector:

Architecture/Urban Planning and Design/Construction Management:

Many universities are yet to establish specific degree or certificate programs focusing on sustainable development, however, quite a few are building it into the curriculum and provide resources for students to focus on green building.  Here are a few:

University of Washington Program on the Environment
Courses on Sustainable Architecture
Courses on Sustainable Development
Courses on Sustainable Energy

University of Oregon School of Architecture
Architecture for Sustainability Resources

University of Florida School of Design Construction and Planning
Certificate of Sustainable Architecture

Skilled labor:

Community Colleges of Spokane
Green Building Program

Green Building Services
Portland, OR
Training program for skilled labor professionals

Get LEED Certified:

Visit USGBC's website for more information or find a local chapter near you.