• United States. Women's Bureau

ABSTRACT: The emerging green era offers the opportunity to build sustainable communities that are energy efficient, safe, and healthy. To reach this goal, we must be forward-thinking and strategic in engaging the diverse segments of society—consumers, business leaders, government, employers, and workers in a variety of industries. As investment, energy, and awareness surrounding the green movement grow, career paths will emerge, creating opportunities for women to become economically secure. Many of these jobs will be non-traditional occupations for women. Workforce development professionals have a unique opportunity to coalesce the interests of employers and potential employees while helping to ensure that women are poised to take full advantage of the green economy; especially in green construction and energy efficiency retrofitting, renovation, and energy sourcing.