23.08201809/18/2018
The Green Graduate’s Guide to Getting a Job

The Green Graduate’s Guide to Getting a Job

By In clean jobs, Job Creation, Leaders in EnergyTags , , ,

The nation’s capital and surrounding areas are hotbeds for positions that ultimately serve to combat climate change or protect natural resources. Of course, anyone working in environmental policy would appreciate proximity to federal legislators, but D.C. also boasts a robust network of cleantech companies and sustainable development organizations. What better place for a young green professional to jumpstart their career?

30.06201807/06/2018
The Green Economy: Jobs and Career Trends You Need to Know About

The Green Economy: Jobs and Career Trends You Need to Know About

By In clean jobs, Green Career Momentum, Green Jobs, Green Leaders, Job Creation, UncategorizedTags , , ,

On May 10th, the topic was “The Green Economy: Job and Career Trends You Need to Know About.”   The speaker was Norman Christopher, Executive Director, Office of Sustainability Practices, Grand Valley State University and the author of the book Sustainability Demystified! was the speaker.  The skill was “Identifying Energy Sustainability Jobs in the new Economy.”  The Green Economy focus area was clean energy, energy efficiency, and the electric grid.

15.04201804/15/2018
Highlights from Sold-Out January Green Career Workshop

Highlights from Sold-Out January Green Career Workshop

By In Green Jobs, Networking, sustainability, UncategorizedTags , , , ,

This past January I led a sold-out Green Career Workshop for Leaders in Energy, and I left feeling quite inspired by all the energy that was in the room!

In her welcoming remarks, Executive Director Janine Finnell highlighted how Leaders in Energy is building a community of leaders to advance solutions for a sustainable energy system, economy, and world.

During the workshop that followed, participants discovered insights about their career strengths and preferences and how these can be tailored for application to the new green economy, e.g. clean energy, sustainability, circular economy, resiliency, etc.