Chicago: Developing a Sustainability-Related Career

Starts: Saturday November 14, 2009 at 1:00pm
Ends: Saturday November 14, 2009 at 4:30pm
Event Type: Training/Seminar
Region: Greater Chicago Area
Location: REI Lincoln Park (Community Room)
1466 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60610 US
Price: $75
Website: http://www.foresightdesign.org/events/detail.php?id=1068
Industry: professional training
Keywords: Sustainability Career, Green Jobs, Career Workshop, Job Search, Career Development
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Organization: Foresight Design Initiative

Created to provide insights into the sustainability sector and strategies for obtaining a related position, Part I introduces a wealth of information regarding where and how to begin one’s career development process. Topics include types of sustainability careers and educational opportunities, and strategies for gaining experience and identifying opportunities, among others. Time is also allotted to answer participants' specific questions during and at the end of the workshop. Participants receive an extensive annotated resource guide to help inform and propel their journeys.

The workshop includes sections on:

  1. What's It All About: Overriding Issues
  2. Who Are You (and Why It Matters): Self Assessment
  3. Finding Your Place: Career Types
  4. Knowing What to Know: Skill Sets
  5. The Psychology of Hiring: Reducing Risk
  6. Foot Meet Door: Getting In
  7. Carpe Diem: Next Steps

This workshop is for anyone looking for a sustainability-related career regardless of length of time in the workforce.