Gearing Up for the Careers of Tomorrow

What is Your College Path?
Some people head off to college with just the experience in mind. Along the way they’ll find out what they really want to do. Others know exactly which major they will declare and the career they plan to pursue. Still others take it a step further and gear their education toward tomorrow's job market.

Does Your Future Career Even Exist Yet?
Today the world moves faster than ever before. Many of today’s college students are preparing for jobs that didn't exist just a short time ago. Students can even seek out education that will prepare them for careers that don’t even exist now and in doing so, they may reap significant rewards.

Degrees in Sustainability
A recent USA Today article discussed how students are becoming increasingly interested in degrees related to sustainability. According to the article, environmental awareness, student interest, and the projected growth in the “green” sector has forced colleges to take a look at providing educational programs to meet this demand.

Green Careers are Wide and Varied
Careers in sustainability are wide and varied. It isn't only for engineers and technology wizzes. Green-collar jobs include work for everyone from geoscientists to solar panel installers. All you need is the required skills and education, which can range anywhere from a certification/technical program to a post-graduate degree.

Green Programs are Growing
In August, Treehugger.com listed the ten best college environmental programs in the U.S. Environmental chemistry, sustainable foods and energy systems, ecological restoration – these are just a few of the many courses and majors now available at colleges throughout the country.

The Best of Both Worlds
So, if you've got your eye on our planet’s future as well as your own employment future, you may want to consider a green studies and a green career. Start with your talents and interests and see if a career in this growing industry fits you. With the right education, you might just find that the perfect job is waiting for you after graduation.

Lynn Mattoon, Content Editor & Career Writer for
CollegeJobBank.com and TechCareers.com (Beyond.com career communities)