Idaho Department of Labor begins green job poll

The Idaho Department of Labor is asking 5,000 Idaho employers how many green jobs they have and what is their potential for growth.

The state got a $1.25 million federal grant to identify the extent of Idaho’s green economy. Once they get the results, Labor officials will work with educators and businesses to develop training programs to prepare workers for these emerging jobs, under a second $6 million grant.

The randomly selected employers are receiving postcard notifications and being asked to fill out a survey on the department’s website at http://labor.idaho.gov/greenjobssurvey.

Rocky Barker – [email protected]

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