Green Franchises Create Green Jobs
Posted: Tuesday, December 08, 2009
by Terry Judge
MyGreenFranchise
Even with
all of the hype and press that the green sector has received, green jobs still
only account for approximately 0.49% of all of the employment in the United
States. The bright side is that the
green job sector is outpacing the economy in terms of growth. In the period between 1998 and 2007, while
the economy grew 3.7%, the green job market grew 9.1 percent.
Recent
research has shown that these jobs are typically well-paying and durable when
compared to other industries. Levels of
job satisfaction are also extremely high, as people are realizing that they’re
contributing to the bigger picture of saving the environment. With all of these factors in play, we need to
focus on creating more green jobs!
An analysis
of the green industry shows that green jobs take many forms. In most cases, professionals are simply
adapting their existing skills to a new industry (engineers, electricians, and
mechanics). In some instances,
individuals are making complete career changes that require
from-the-ground-up-training (many of these are in the energy consulting space).
In both
scenarios, the green franchise model functions as a wonderful incubator for new
people entering the industry. Any
well-formed green franchise will not only include a training program for the
individual that is buying into the franchise, but a program for the employees
that the person subsequently hires.
These programs (often online, and typically ongoing), are the ideal
platform for creating the next wave of green jobs.
My challenge
to everyone who is considering a career change into the green industry is to
get involved in a green franchise or business opportunity. Take advantage of the built-in processes,
support systems, and training that comes along with a green franchise, and be a
job creator, not an employee!
With the
training programs and support systems included in many green franchises, we can
work together to create the new green-collar economy.
About the Author
Terry Judge
is President and CEO of MyGreenFranchise.com, a national provider of commercial
green energy auditing and consulting services.
Under Terry’s direction, MyGreenFranchise.com has delivered energy
consulting engagements that have saved customers millions of dollars by becoming
more green. For more information visit
the MyGreenFranchise.com website.
Great article. Welcome to SearchWarp!
Thank you Alex!