Green jobs are local jobs.

You'll be transforming your own community by weatherizing homes or retrofitting power plants.

Both urban and rural America have been negatively impacted over the past decades by a failure to invest in their growth -- green-collar jobs provide an opportunity to reclaim these areas for the benefit of local residents.

From new transit spending and energy audits in inner cities to windmills in the heartland, green jobs mean a reinvestment in our communities.

What’s more - an entry-level green job can pave the way for a successful career.

Entry-level workers can begin by assisting an engineer or repairman while gaining exciting hands-on experience and working towards certification and journey-level status within a few years. That means that someone who hasn’t had the opportunity to attend college can make more than $30 an hour in a secure field.