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Six Tips for Exploring Green Careers

01/20/2010 12:00 AM CST

There's lots of buzz around green jobs right now. Have you considered moving into a green career field?

Running With the Wind: Trends in the Wind Energy Industry

12/28/2009 12:00 AM CST

Take an in-depth look at trends that are driving employment growth in the wind energy industry - both statewide and in southwest Minnesota.

Becoming a Vet

12/17/2009 12:00 AM CST

Many would-be veterinary students get discouraged early on by horror stories about getting into veterinary school, however, good vets are needed, and this rewarding career is worth the effort.

Drive for Geothermal Power Heats up on US Campuses

12/06/2009 12:00 AM CST

While solar and wind power get most of the headlines, geothermalpower is quietly gaining traction on college campuses where energy costs cansiphon millions each year from the budget.

Project Encourages Alternative Energy Careers for Students

11/27/2009 12:00 AM CST

A cooperative project between colleges in Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging high school students to consider alternative energy careers.

Laboratory Jobs Open as Recession Eases

11/25/2009 12:00 AM CST

Clinical laboratory scientists help physicians pinpoint most diagnoses, but many are on the verge of retirement. Minnesota colleges and universities are offering more educational opportunities than ever before for those interested in entering ...

Slower Growth in Healthcare

11/25/2009 12:00 AM CST

Jobs exist but market is competitive.

Civilian to Military: Assisting Clients Seeking a Military Option

11/20/2009 12:00 AM CST

During the recent economic downturn, business has significantly increased in military recruiting offices. Individuals who once thought such a career wasn't reasonable have turned to the military for employment.

Tooling Up: The Project Management Career Track

11/20/2009 12:00 AM CST

Recruiters will tell you that the three words "project management experience" are golden on a curriculum vitae (CV).

Job Prospects Drawing Students to Ag Schools

11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST

Enrollment in bachelor's degree programs in agriculture across the country grew by 21.8 percent from 2005 to 2008, from about 58,300 students to nearly 71,000, according to surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

100 Green Career Links

11/03/2009 12:00 AM CST

Looking for information about green? Want to know more about green careers, find a green job, or network with people in green organizations?

Why the World May Turn to Nuclear Power

11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Demand for fossil fuels may decline, but demand for electric power will soar. Nuclear power, resisted by many, may provide a long-term solution, and it has come a long way since Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.

Green Technologies Will Revitalize Manufacturing

11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Clean energy can revitalize U.S. manufacturing, according to a report by the Blue Green Alliance.

Wind Energy Research to be Conducted at UMore, DCTC in Rosemount

10/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Rosemount will be home to three wind turbines thanks to an $8 million federal stimulus grant.

Minnesota Ranks High in Wind Power

10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Minnesota continues to punch above its weight in generating electricity from the wind.

Learn about the Skills Needed in Green Jobs

10/23/2009 12:00 AM CDT

O*NET, the authoritative national source of occupation information, has a new website devoted to green occupations.

It's All What You Study

10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT

At community colleges, an underperforming high school graduate studying computer science is much more likely to see an earnings increase than is a well-prepared high school graduate studying literature.

Top 10 Reasons Why You (Yes You) Should Take a Self-Assessment

10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Did you know that the process of taking an assessment might be just as valuable as the results you get?

Community Manager

10/19/2009 12:00 AM CDT

It's not a skill that's been widely understood until quite recently, however *community management* has begun to move to the forefront of discussions about enterprise social computing as the use of social tools begins to climb the maturity curve.

10 Highest-Paying Blue-collar Jobs

10/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Who says hard work doesn't pay? These 10 blue-collar jobs show that the color of your collar doesn't necessarily dictate the level of your income.

Newest Professions, 12 Jobs That Didn't Exist Until Recently

10/10/2009 12:00 AM CDT

The latest directory of job titles from Occupational Information Network, O*Net, features a variety of new entries that many people have never heard before.

Slump Removes Hard Hats' Ladder to Prosperity

10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

What Will Become of Blue-Collar Men? Construction's decline, here and elsewhere, has fallen hardest on the least-educated men ..

Preparing for an IT Talent Squeeze

10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

The federal government's tight time frame for computerization, along with a steep implementation curve, will require more bodies-soon, and in the thousands at least, they say.

Building the Clean Energy Assembly Line: How Renewable Energy Can Revitalize U.S. Manufactur ing and the American Middle Class

10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

This report examines how U.S. manufacturers can realize significant economic benefits from clean energy development. It draws on research conducted by the Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP).

National Commission on Energy Policy's Task Force on America's Future Energy Jobs

10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

In this report, the Task Force on America's Future Energy Jobs looks at the educational and infrastructural changes needed to transform our nation's energy system in order to meet future demands.

Green Jobs - Survey of the Energy Industry

10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT

This survey, conducted by the Association of Energy Engineers, includes information about ARRA industry funding, salary information, and links to employment and training opportunities.

A Job in the Arts

09/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Throughout history, only a fraction of the world's artists have made a living at their avocation. But even today, at a time of imploding arts budgets, you can build a meaningful career related to it.

Biodiesel Refinery in Isanti is Ready to Rev

09/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Ever Cat Fuels aims to put a dent in the amount of oil we import by turning weeds and algae, among other things, into diesel.

Looking for a New Career? Try Physical Therapy

09/24/2009 12:00 AM CDT

In a new SimplyHired.com study that names the occupations in greatest demand in the U.S., physical therapist ranked in the Top 3 in 29 out of the 40 metro areas...

Development and Fundraising Jobs

09/18/2009 12:00 AM CDT

As they struggle to survive the economic crisis, nonprofits are hungry for donations. Many are hiring fundraisers-and there are not enough applicants to fill the open slots.

What Grows in the Ninth Stays in the Ninth

09/17/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Community supported agriculture (CSA), where local farmers grow, harvest and often deliver fresh produce and other foods to members who buy annual "shares" in the operation's output is expanding.

Choosing a Hands-on Career Path

09/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT

It is no secret that the great recession of 2009 has been tough on workers in the skilled building trades. But that short-term blip in employment may eventually lead to longer-term career fulfillment.

Looking for a (Long) Leg Up

09/09/2009 12:00 AM CDT

The situation is not entirely grim for new fashion graduates, even though the National Association of Colleges and Employers said that employers expected to hire 22 percent fewer seniors graduating in 2009 for entry level positions.

How to Become an Engineering Manager

09/09/2009 12:00 AM CDT

You'll need solid technical skills to become a credible engineering manager - but you'll also need to develop key soft skills to deal with the people and a big-picture organizational perspective.

Funeral Science

09/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT

It's not an easy or particularly lucrative way to make a living: daily tasks of morticians and their assistants include removing bodily fluids, filling in crow's feet on cadavers and fluffing hair on balding corpses.

For Outsiders, Opening Doors to Health Care

08/19/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Health care may be a costly drag on the economy, but it's still a great place to find a job.

Adding Layers of Skills to a Science Background

08/19/2009 12:00 AM CDT

In good times or bad, the pace of technological change never seems to let up.

Flying Low Is Flying High As Demand for Crop-dusters Soars

08/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT

In a tough job market for the aviation industry, demand for one niche is booming: crop-dusting.

School Nurses in Short Supply

08/11/2009 12:00 AM CDT

If swine flu reappears in schools this fall, it'll probably be a school nurse who first discovers it. But nationwide, the ratio of nurses to students falls short of the federally recommended standard, raising concerns that the shortage could ...

Choice Advice from Meat Cutters

08/11/2009 12:00 AM CDT

Meat cutters have long spent their days slicing and dicing hunks of beef, pork and poultry. But surprisingly few knew precisely what to do with those roasts, steaks, chops and filets.

Just One Word: Statistics

08/06/2009 12:00 AM CDT

The rising stature of statisticians, who can earn $125,000 at top companies in their first year after getting a doctorate, is a byproduct of the recent explosion of digital data.