Eco Literacy Workbook For The Future Green-Collar Worker

Green/Clean energy is real, alive, and is here to stay. The possibilities for careers and job growth in this emerging industry are endless. This fully-illustrated, easy-to-read color workbook offers a unique opportunity to those seeking to build a solid foundation in their quest to secure a career in this emerging industry. This book is specially designed for individuals with limited academic background and for limited English readers and speakers. It is also intended for the following populations: middle-school and high-school students, construction workers, career changers, homeowners, etc. This workbook will not only acquaint you with the lingo and the vocabulary associated with clean/green energy, but also will convey to the future green-collar worker a sense of responsibility to public safety, health, and comfort. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of building science and to the building envelope while exploring the issues of climate change, in-door air quality, weatherization and energy conservation, tools recognition, worksite safety, home energy audit, recycling, and green jobs. This workbook is a living document; make it your material of choice.