China has become the dominate country in manufacturing alternative energy equipment such as wind turbines and solar panels.

America can not directly compete on labor wages for manufacturing in alternative energy. Labor Unions push the cost of manufacturing equipment in America above a profitable margin point in which those companies can only compete with they receive government subsidies. This is continuous circle and is not good business.

So, in this new age of industry, how can America compete in a global market?

The US should focus on innovation of products and training of the workforce.

The US can compete in bringing innovative products and solutions to the market and allow other countries to manufacture these products. Focusing on engineering jobs will position the US as a leader in the marketplace.

Also, we should focus on training construction and instillation positions so our workers can build and install these alternative energy solutions on residential homes and commercial buildings.

Myself along with some partners are working on a new website called Green Collar Boot Camp that will allow people to see how they can receive the training for a green collar job and ultimately find a job in the green industry.

Alternative energy is the future of energy independence and we will need to prepare our workforce to compete with the global market.

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