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Are you interested in 'green technology'? There are many career pathways available in the agriculture, food, and natural resources sector. Visit one of the Maricopa Community College Career Centers. Our staff can help answer any questions or direct you to resources that will be helpful in identifying the career that's right for you.
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This broad sector involves the management of agricultural products and natural resources in ways that are sustainable and minimize their impact on the environment. There are many career pathways available to persons interested in the agriculture, food, and natural resources sector. Some include traditional careers in areas such as food production and processing, plant and animal systems, veterinary care, and natural resource management. Other pathways offer careers in emerging “green” industries such as renewable energy and environmental services such as conservation, waste management, pollution control, and water treatment. In the future, we will all be faced with the challenge of natural resource conservation, not only for the purpose of environmental protection, but also to promote job creation, protect our national security, and leave a livable planet for future generations. Workers at all levels trained in sustainable techniques will be more attractive to employers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011
Geographic Information Systems Technicians $44,190 - $62,510 Associate’s Degree
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $21,350 - $25,650 Associate’s Degree
Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant $31,550 - $36,750 On-the-Job orand System Operators Community College Training
Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE Agribusiness Mesa
Landscape Aide Mesa
Landscape Specialist Mesa
Sustainable Food Systems* Mesa, Rio Salado
Urban Horticulture Mesa
*Also in Hospitality & Tourism ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Environmental Science Technology GateWay
Geographic Information Systems Mesa
Geospatial Technologies*
*Also in Information Technology Mesa
Green Builder: Alternate Wall System Installer* Maricopa Skill Center
Green Builder: Solar Photovoltaic Installer* Maricopa Skill Center
Green Builder: Solar Thermal Technician* Maricopa Skill Center
Environmental Technology, continued
Occupational Safety and Health Technology GateWay
Power Plant Technology* Estrella Mountain, GateWay
Radiation Protection Technology Estrella Mountain
Safety, Health and Environmental Studies Paradise Valley
Wastewater Treatment GateWay
Water Resources Technologies GateWay
Hydrologic Studies GateWay
Water Treatment GateWay
*Also in Architecture & Construction
VETERINARY Equine Science* Scottsdale
Veterinary Technology/Animal Health* Mesa
*Also in Health Sciences
Program ProgramCollege/Skill Center College/Skill Center
Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesFor anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English, math, and science, along with critical thinking, monitoring, and active listening skills, are a must.
High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in:
• Agriculture• Biology• Chemistry • Culinary Arts• English• Math
(Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011)
