It looks like North Carolina Community Colleges are looking for ways to go green, so they’ve developed a new initiative called “Code Green.”

This environmental initiative, which involves over 58 colleges, will not only identify green jobs, but it will also help colleges and companies infuse green practices into their programs.

Why go green?

One of the biggest reasons why NC Community Colleges want to go for green is the need for a green collar workforce. One student, Jeremy Rushlow, moved from Michigan to Chatham County, North Carolina just to become part of the sustainable technology programs taught at the Chatham County campus of Central Carolina Community College. The college also offers a degree in sustainable agriculture.

Everyone realizes how important a green collar workforce will be in the upcoming years, so it’s important to educate students about ways to go green with our automobiles, construction and home heating.

What are some other green jobs for the future? Check out this blog post from GradPower.com that lists Fast Company’s Top Green Jobs of 2009.

It’s nice to see more colleges joining the green movement. Want to read about a few other green campus programs? Check out these blog posts:

• Northwestern Freshman Move to Green Dorm
• Sustainable and Eco-Friendly College Programs
• Eco-Friendly Vehicles at the University of Miami
• Washington College’s George Goes Green Program
• Ripon College in Wisconsin Gives Away Free Bikes

Source:  Raleigh MyNC.com