Preparing the Workforce for a "Green Jobs" Economy

Identifies the types of jobs and skills that will be in demand in clean energy economy and the factors that are driving the new energy economy and the growth of its workforce. Also considers strategies for building competitive, flexible workforce systems that can respond to emerging employer needs and highlights best practices occurring around the nation

Leveraging State Economic Development Resources to Create Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

A 2009 research brief produced for the NTAR Leadership Center, a consortium led by the John H. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Founded in 2007 under a grant/contract with the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, the NTAR Leadership Center's mission is to build capacity and leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to enable change across workforce development and disability-specific systems that will increase employment and economic self-sufficiency for adults with disabilities. This brief examines existing state, regional, and local economic development resource tools and discusses ways in which states and localities can leverage traditional loan and financing programs that enhance job creation, provide access to local employment opportunities, or help support employment for residents, including those with disabilities

Healthy at Work? Unequal Access to Employer Wellness Programs

Reports findings from a March 2009 survey of American workers' views and opinions on employer-provided wellness programs

The Anxious American Worker: Work Trends Survey

Reports findings from a 2008 Work Trends survey of 1,000 Americans, which reveals that many American workers fear that their jobs will move to another country, feel undervalued and underpaid, and worry that they may never be able to retire. The survey results also paint a troubling picture of economic and job insecurity, framed by worry and uncertainty over what the future holds

Preparing the Workforce for a "Green Jobs" Economy

The Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) provides this research brief from the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development on the green jobs momentum in the United States. Along with defining green jobs, the document discusses what drives this type of job growth and other related issues.Users must download this resource for viewing, which requires a free log-in. There is no cost to download the item