Your Role in the Green Environment

Building a Green-Collar Workforce

NCCER has partnered with the Sustainable Facilities and Infrastructure Research Team of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech University to create green training for the construction industry.

Your Role in the Green Environment brings together the expertise of industry and higher education in defining a topic of growing international importance: green building.

Geared to entry-level craft professionals, or to anyone wishing to learn more about green building, this full-color book provides fundamental instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems.

Presented in easy-to-understand terms and illustrations, Your Role in the Green Environment will better prepare learners to make decisions regarding their personal impact on the environment and will make them more aware of how to lessen their impact in the built environment.

Students successfully completing Your Role in the Green Environment through an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor will earn industry-recognized credentials through the NCCER National Registry.

NCCER has been recognized as a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Provider. NCCER abides by USGBC-established operational and educational criteria and is subject to annual reviews and audits for quality assurance.

The curriculum assists students and practitioners in their preparations for the Green Advantage^® Commercial/Residential certification exam.

		“This training program marks a major milestone on the road to more responsible construction practices and indicates that the tipping point in green building has probably been reached.” Dr. Charles Kibert, Director, Powell Center for Construction and Environment, University of Florida
		“NCCER has developed a solid course that supports the training and certification efforts of Green Advantage® for commercial/residential environmental certification.” Grady O’ Rear, President/CEO, Green Advantage
		“As a U.S. Green Building Council Education Provider, NCCER is committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of building industry professionals.” United States Green Building Council®