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Bay Area Energy is providing young Californian’s an opportunity for self-employment and a chance to do their part for social justice. This small utility company’s mission is to break the monopoly of the big utility companies and help with the problem of youth unemployment at the same time. They’re part of a new trend towards social entrepreneurship that is growing in popularity. Many social problems need tackling which offer opportunities for the entrepreneur to make a profit and do some good at the same time. With most recent graduates finding it difficult to land meaningful work, the opportunity for self-employment in socially conscious fields is presenting unique opportunities for these individuals. Here are 5 top fields where you can work for yourself, earn money, and tackle big social problems.

Clean Energy

Large utility companies are typically focused on increasing profits at any cost. They may use advertising campaigns to promote their green initiatives, but their actions usually tell a different story. Innovative companies like Bay Area Energy are taking advantage of deregulation in California to offer a real green alternative to the status quo. They offer an opportunity for recent graduates to work for themselves as franchisees selling clean natural gas to consumers at competitive rates. With this program, the consumer gets to choose the supplier they want while supporting employment opportunities for youth at the same time. The newly graduated entrepreneur gets a chance to support clean energy initiatives and make a living as well.

Clean Technology

For the creative entrepreneur with an inventive streak, developing products that offer to help others live better lives are a great opportunity to make a difference. The developing world often lacks reliable electricity, cooking equipment, and affordable equipment for farming. With numerous crowd funding sites such as GoFundMe now available, an entrepreneur with a good idea can easily find the funding to get their idea off the ground. GoFundMe campaigns support numerous technology initiatives in the developing world. Ragui Faraq, a young Egyptian PHD student, successfully launched a GoFundMe initiative to create affordable renewable energy for the developing world. If successful, his initiative will reduce the developing world’s reliance on energy from sources such as coal that pollute the atmosphere. Ideas like this allow young entrepreneurs to find meaningful employment, protect the environment, and help the developing world at the same time.

Clean Drinking Water