This document discusses how veterans are often unaware of "green jobs" as a career option and instead only pursue more traditional roles like security. It notes that many green jobs involve outdoor technical work similar to military tasks and that special training programs help veterans transition into areas like conservation. The document provides examples of green careers open to veterans and encourages utilizing these opportunities.

2. Although there are plenty of businesses that
actively hire vets, looking for a job in this
economy is still a tough thing to do, especially
among most veterans.
Part of the problem lies in the myth that most
military veterans who don't have any special
skills are only suited for certain types of
occupations.
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3. This ultimately leads to veterans to pursue
certain job openings, such as security jobs,
while ignoring others, like accounting or some
type of white-collar job.
After all, if a particular line of work is not
known to hire veteran soldiers or ex-military
personnel then what's the point of trying?
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4. Unfortunately, this type of thinking is one of
the reasons that prevent veterans from finding
meaningful jobs and careers, and among the
jobs most often ignored by veterans are
green jobs.
Believe it or not, "green" jobs are particularly
suited for veterans for a variety of reasons.
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5. For starters, green jobs involve a lot of outdoor
and technical work, some of which are similar
to some of the tasks many veterans
performed while they were still in the military.
In fact, a lot of green jobs are particularly
suited in helping military personnel transition
back to civilian life by allowing them to work
in areas similar to military work.
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6. This is done with the help of special programs
designed to give veterans the training and
certification they need to succeed in Eco-
conservation and other related fields.
How Do Veterans Apply for a Green Job?
Before a veteran can start applying for a green
job, he or she will need to undergo a green or
conservation training program. Most programs
will only require proof that their applicants have
worked for the U.S. military, along with a DD-214.
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7. Other programs will have more rigorous
requirements, like the ability to carry a certain
amount of weight or proof that the applicant
is physically fit.
Once the veteran is enrolled into the
program, he or she can expect the following
training:
- First Aid Training
- Land Management Training
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8. - Watershed Restoration Training
- Data Gathering Training
- Trail Maintenance Training
- Vegetation Preservation Training
- Fire Prevention Training
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9. Once these training programs are completed,
the veteran will be given all the pertinent
certification he or she requires in order to seek
employment in the green sector.
Most programs are affiliated with major green
industries, so there's already recognition that
once you finish a particular training or
certification program, you will immediately
land a good job.
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10. What Kind of Jobs Can Veterans Expect to Get
Veterans, by virtue of their experience, have
leadership skills, team oriented values and a
solid sense of pride in serving their community.
These are the kinds of values that many green
industries need.
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11. After you are certified to work in the green
industry, you can expect to find employment
in the following jobs:
- Environmental Conservation
- Wild Land Firefighting
- Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance
- Heating and Air Conditioning Repair Services
- Wildlife Research
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12. Most green programs are affiliated with
organizations that actively seek out and hire
veteran personnel, so you can expect to get
a list of ads for various jobs in the green
industry.
So if you're a veteran fresh out of the military,
you should give see what kind of green
opportunities are open to you.
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13. Green Collar Vets aim to provide and help US
veterans get green veteran jobs.
If you're interested or know someone who will
benefit our initiative.
Go to our site today and support our cause!
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