For retirees who are passionate about the environment, a green-collar job could be a great fit.

By green-collar job, we just mean any occupation devoted to protecting the environment, no matter the industry.

For older workers who are passionate about the environment, green-collar jobs could pose a great fit.

Learn more about making green-collar jobs a reality with these simple steps.

Invests $500 million in training of workers for green-collar jobs.

This type of employment is sometimes known as "green jobs" or "green-collar" jobs.

In its first year of operation, the facility is expected to create 30 to 50 full-time green-collar jobs and 50 to 70 construction/consulting jobs.

With concerns about the environment at an all-time high, green-collar jobs have become the hot new employment sector.

The Green Energy Act aims to create 50,000 new green-collar jobs by 2012.

Such efforts feature plans for cap-and-trade systems and incentives to encourage green-collar jobs.