“Green Collar” Jobs
April 11th, 2008The term "green collar worker" has been getting a lot of attention lately.
- Ohio Pioneers the Development of "Green Collar" Workers – February 27, 2008
- Millions of Jobs of a Different Collar (NYT) – March 26, 2008
- 'Green collar' jobs have growth potential (UPI) – March 26, 2008
The Washington Post has some great insight into the history and recent interest in the green collar industry.
It’s certainly top of mind for Ohioans. The state is staying well ahead of the game by improving its emerging advanced energy industry, and creating a new labor pool trained and qualified to meet the needs of the green collar industry.

