Milwaukee Office of Sustainability

Milwaukee
Office of Environmental Sustainability

 

Green Jobs

To compete in the new economy, Milwaukee must become a leader in specialized technologies. Milwaukee can be a leader in green technologies, as the demand for these products grows with rising energy costs. Milwaukee is already home to several leading energy technology companies, including Johnson Controls, Rockwell International, and, DRS Power & Control Technologies Inc, to name a few. These companies understand the emerging market for green technologies. Our regional expertise in energy controls, small engine design, and building technologies provide a strong base for green jobs.

Green Milwaukee logo How the City is Leading

Mayor Barrett recognizes the potential that green technologies present to the local economy.  The city is beginning a new redevelopment effort in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor in the heart of the City.  Mayor Barrett has declared this area "Milwaukee's Greenlight District for Jobs."The City of Milwakee is an advantageous location for a new green businesses. There are several suitable locations in a city that boasts some of the most innovative, leading green companies. Please contact the Department of City Development about doing business in Milwaukee. For more information, contact David Misky at 414-286-8682. Or visit ChooseMilwaukee.com


Doing Business in Milwaukee

 

 

Education and Training for Green Jobs

 University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM)
 Conservation & Environmental Studies
 Mechanical Engineering 
 Civil Engineering & Mechanics
 Electrical Engineering
 Architecture & Urban Planning
Center for Sustainability Education

 

 Marquette University
 Civil & Environmental Engineering
 Entrepreneurship
 Mechanical Engineering
 Environmental Ethics Minor
 Urban & Environmental Affairs Minor

 

 Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
 Mechanical Engineering
 Electrical Engineering

 

 Alverno College
 Environmental Science
 Community Leadership & Development
 
 Milwaukee Area Technical College
 Center for Energy Conservation and Advanced Manufacturing (ECAM)
 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 
 Architectural Technology  
 Civil Engineering Technology
 Electronic Engineering Technology
 Electronic Technology
 Environmental and Pollution Control Technology
 Industrial Engineering Technician
 Mechanical Design Technology
Welding Technology
 Apprenticeships
 


Green Jobs and Opportunities



Wisconsin Green Building Alliance  Special Projects Coordinator

 

 

   
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