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Are the Trades Right for Me? Test your interest in green construction. How many of these statements do you agree with? □ □ I care about protecting the environment. □ □ I am interested in learning more about energy efficiency and green construction practices. □ □ My favorite class in school is shop. □ □ I like to build and repair things. □ □ I like to use power and hand tools. □ □ I like projects that allow me to work with my hands and use my creativity. □ □ I enjoy observing work at construction sites. □ □ I like to watch home-repair shows on TV and the internet. □ □ I don’t mind getting dirty when I work on a project. □ □ I am good at math. If many of the statements above describe you, then you should consider a career in green construction. But you don’t need to select a specific career right now. Check out the jobs in this book to learn more about occupational paths in the green trades. Good luck with your career exploration!

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