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State Of Ohio Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Job Impact Study, Icf International

Economic Development

In 2011 Wright State University (WSU), Center for Urban and Public Affairs and ICF International (ICF) conducted a survey of private employers, representing selected sectors within the potential green industry, to identify and develop a knowledge base of “green jobs” in Ohio. This survey report discussed results of the survey analysis such as characteristics of the “green” Ohio Industry sectors as well as training needs and support, barriers to producing green-related products or services, certifications available for green jobs, and skills needed for select job vacancies among Ohio’s Green workforce. Conclusions in this report pointed towards future policies and investment …

Green Jobs And The Ohio Economy: The Workforce Skills And Training Ohio Green Industries Need, Wright State University, Center For Urban And Public Affairs, U.S. Department Of Labor Employment And Training Administration

Economic Development

In spring 2011, a survey was conducted with private employers representing selected sectors within the potential green industry. The following report presents research results about employers and the labor force skills they require to be successful in Ohio’s Green Industry.

As mentioned in earlier parts of this report series, there are many challenges to studying the green economy. The word “potential” in the first sentence of this report is a critical term, because there is no known listing of companies in the green industry. Green industry business association lists exist, but those are membership-based lists and not intended to be …