Sustainability & Green Technologies Industry Snapshot
Essential Industry Transferable Skills
Sustainability and green technologies are broad terms that describe the design and production of products and processes that have a lighter impact on the environment. Areas of sustainability include renewable energy, gies lo o n h construction, transportation, and c e t green environmental services, such as conservation, waste management, pollution control, and water treatment. While environmental protection is the primary reason behind the sustainability movement, other factors driving green technologies are economic development and job creation, national security concerns, and the moral obligation to provide a livable planet to future generations. In the coming years, workers at all levels will be in demand to fill jobs in sustainability sectors, and workers trained in green techniques will be more attractive to employers.
Occupation
Average Annual Wage*
Fastest Growing Industrial Engineering Technicians $43,320 Power Distributors & Dispatchers $65,030 Power Plant Operators $59,630 Septic Tank Services & Sewer Pipe Cleaners $33,450 Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators $44,000 Largest Number Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics $38,010 Carpenters $38,350 Computer Support Specialists $48,400 Electricians $44,310 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters $41,160 * Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009
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Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. • Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Source: O*Net
The Sustainability & Ecological Literacy Program was a great experience that shaped my views and understanding of sustainability. James Kirkham CGCC Student
Sustainability & Green Technology Programs at the Maricopa Community Colleges College/Skill Center
Program ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Geospatial Technologies
Mesa
Hydrologic Studies
GateWay
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
GateWay
Radiation Protection Technology
Estrella Mountain
Safety, Health & Environmental Studies
Paradise Valley
Water Distribution & Collection
GateWay
Water Purification Technology
GateWay
Water Technologies
GateWay
Water Technologies Level 1
GateWay
Water Technologies Level 2
GateWay
Water Technologies Level 3
GateWay
Water Technologies Level 4
GateWay
Source: http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/index.php
Check out our other industry programs that incorporate green related technologies in areas such as construction, science, and transportation.
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