Instructions
The Resource Center organizes resources around 7 green economy “Sectors” and 7 “Topics.”
Search by sector or by topic, or across all sectors and/or all topics. Or search by keyword at the top right of this page.
Overview
How are the Resources Organized?
What are the Criteria?
Resources that are included in the SEED Center have been reviewed by the TAG and meet the following criteria:
- Accessible and available for colleges to model and/or customize to their local labor markets
- Not to be used as a means to market individual consultants or their products
- Promote colleges becoming generally more innovative
Be sure to check out our Toolkits for additional useful resources!
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Transportation Research Board: Climate Change
This material can be used to create your transportation and climate change section of your curricula. An Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, calls upon the National Academy of Science (NAS) to provide independent advice to the government on matters related to science and technology. According to the Transportation Research Board […]
November 12, 2011
Work for Water
Developed by the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation, the world’s leading technical experts on drinking water and water quality, this site is packed with resources to find jobs or prepare for rewarding careers in protecting public health and the environment.
Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS)
Sponsored by the US Partnership on Education for Sustainable Development, the Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability is an informal network of professional associations working on professional development, educating the public, curricula and standards, legislative briefings, and cross disciplinary projects on education and sustainability. Be sure to look over their Resources page <>
January 3, 2012
Report – Community Colleges and Regional Recovery: Strategies for State Action
This 2011 report details an agenda and strategies that promote partnerships that engage community colleges in regional economic development.
Report: EESI Fact Sheet – Jobs in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (2019)
This Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) factsheet provides the number of U.S. jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries in the Unites States. This fact sheet relies on estimates from government agencies and industry associations.
The Journal of Sustainability Education
The Journal of Sustainability Education is a peer-reviewed, open access interdisciplinary e-journal from the Institute for Sustainable Social Change and the Prescott College (AZ) Ph.D. Program in Sustainability Education. Review these essays for curricular materials.
Case Studies of State Support for Renewable Energy
The purpose of this series is to report on the innovative programs and administrative practices of state clean energy funds, to highlight sources of information and to identify contacts. Berkeley Lab, in collaboration with the Clean Energy Group, initiated this case study series that reports on the use of clean energy funds. (Published May 2006)
Greening Community Colleges: An Environmental Path to Improving Educational Outcomes
This brief highlights the approaches of three community colleges to “greening” their operations, curricula, and communities, while simultaneously addressing local and regional employment and environmental needs.
Career Pathways Toolkit: Six Key Elements for Success
The Six Key Elements Definition and Framework was developed by the US Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration, in partnership with the US Department of Education – Office of Vocational and Adult Education; Jobs for the Future; and Social Policy Research Associates. It is designed to support state and local teams working collaboratively […]
International Society of Sustainability Professionals: Educational Opportunities
This association offers a sustainability certificate and educational events that could be helpful to students in their career pathway as well as faculty learning to upgrade their understanding of sustainability skills and career pathways.
April 27, 2012
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