New Data Underscores Need for Ecotech Institute's Business Administration - Sustainability Program
Ecotech's Clean Jobs Index Indicates Nearly 60,000 Jobs in March Require Both Business and Sustainability Knowledge
(firmenpresse) - DENVER, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/18/13 -- As more industries develop a commitment to green practices, the number of business-related jobs that require sustainability knowledge are on the rise. According to Ecotech Institute's Clean Jobs Index, there were 59,803 U.S.-based jobs available in March that met the criteria of green jobs within a business environment. Ecotech Institute, a leader in renewable energy and sustainability education, continues to watch this growing trend and aims to fill the gap for qualified candidates with its two-year .
"Sustainability-focused careers span the globe and cross many boundaries from public and private sectors to nonprofits, consulting and more," says Kyle Crider, director of sustainability for Ecotech Institute. "Organizations of all sizes that are looking to lessen their carbon footprint require someone who deeply understands the intersection between business and sustainability."
Ecotech's Business Administration - Sustainability program delivers a business education with a distinct focus on sustainability, which makes it easier for people to learn about, define and find . Career opportunities include positions in management, sales, financial operations, production and many others. Additionally, the curriculum is ideal for people interested in entrepreneurship within the cleantech industry.
"The employee who has a holistic worldview will find more opportunities and have greater creativity, which can lead to an even greater profit potential," adds Colin Coyne, Managing Principal, The Coyne Group and LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional. "Sustainable thought -- properly taught and executed -- represents that kind of holistic perspective."
Ecotech's business program provides students with knowledge and skills suitable for employment in a broad range of private and public sector organizations. Coursework includes accounting, financial analysis, human resources, project management, communications, customer service, sustainability, renewable energy and workplace ethics. In two years, graduates with a sustainability degree from Ecotech will have an understanding of the cleantech landscape and how sustainability plays a role in today's businesses environment.
Ecotech Institute is committed to being a foremost expert on jobs in the cleantech economy. As part of that commitment, its "" breaks down clean jobs by state with links to local jobs. To find available positions, Ecotech uses jobs data from Burning Glass International, whose patented job aggregation technology searches for job listings from more than 17,000 sources.
Ecotech Institute initiated and produces the Clean Jobs Index using several independent organizations. The sustainability factors of the Index data are updated on a quarterly and annual basis (depending on when new data is released) and job data is updated monthly as new jobs are posted.
To learn more about the Clean Jobs Index, go to ; visit Ecotech Institute online to learn more about its .
is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical that provide graduates with skills valued by today's alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of . For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.
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