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Happy Earth Day!
Do you know how well your green career search is going? Check out the section below for a quick Green Career Scorecard to learn where you are, and where to go next.
Our Highlighted Events section has information on upcoming teleclasses, interviews, and talks that will help you move toward your green career goal.
In this week's tip, discover the programs, initiatives, and policies forming in the green economy. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day!
Find out What's New at Green Career Central!
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Do You Know How Well Your Green Career Search Is Going?
We've created a new Green Career Central tool to help you figure this out. All you need to do is invest five minutes to answer some questions, and then on the very next screen you'll be able to see exactly where you stand on the Seven Steps to Your Green Career.
The personalized report will give you ideas on how to get yourself back on track, if you've been feeling stuck. It will also show you how to streamline your efforts to get the best results.
For more information, and to sign up to take this free assessment, click here:
Green Career Scorecard
(If you are a Green Career Central member, scroll down to the What’s New area for a link to the Members version of the Green Career Scorecard.)
Highlighted Events
 Jump Start Your Green Career Intensive
Are you ready to take you quest for your green career to the next level?
Join us for the Jump Start Your Green Career Intensive!
May 20th – July 1st
As a result of this workshop by phone, you will:
- Be able to state your green career goal with confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm.
- Know how to use your goal to guide your research, networking, and education choices.
- Have a personalized plan to guide your actions as you pursue your green career.
This 7-week intensive teleclass, facilitated by Carol McClelland and her team of career coaches, helps you shorten your path to your green career. Check out the details!
Early Bird Pricing until May 7th
Members Only Teleclass Events for April
Members Only Guest Interview - This month join us for our guest interview with Elinor Stutz, author of the upcoming book entitled HIRED! Did you know the interview really isn’t about you? Discover how you can use sales techniques to position yourself to outshine your competition. Even if you aren't quite ready to interview for your green job, use this opportunity to improve your interviewing skills.
Wednesday, April 28, 5 PM Pacific 8 PM Eastern
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We are putting together our Members Only events for May… stay tuned for the dates.
Upcoming Talks in the San Francisco Bay Area
Green to Gold: Get On Board the Cleantech/Green Business Revolution
Santa Clara
May 12, 2010
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Connectivity Week - May 24-27, 2010 - Carol will give a talk entitled "How to Make the Most of Connections You Make During Connectivity Week" during the career development track.
May 26, 2010
Santa Clara
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Tip of the Week: Earth Day 2010: Progress and Opportunities
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. A grassroots effort to bring about a cleaner environment led to the passing of The Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. In one sense most of us enjoy a better environment than we did 40 years ago, with cleaner water and cleaner air. Unfortunately there are other aspects of the environment that are not in better shape.
In response to the current trends, the official Earth Day organization has expanded their scope to incorporate additional core issues including the traditional issues (water, air, and biodiversity) and adding the issues we face now: climate change, energy, food, recycling & waste, sustainable development, green schools, the green economy, education, and more!
The issues we face cannot be solved by just one group – not the government, not businesses, not citizens, not global organizations, not educational institutions, not investors. We must find ways to create integrated solutions that take an all new look at our world: how we live, how we eat, how we travel, how we work, and so on. Every element of our lives must be open for re-visioning.
Sometimes it’s easy to think we really aren’t making any progress, that one group or another is holding us back. Sure it would be nice if we could get past the political, regional, national, and industry boundaries to find the best solutions given the circumstances. But the reality is that things are not that straightforward!
Progress!
The good news is there is progress being made, in nearly ever segment of the economy. On this Earth Day, take some time to appreciate the innovations, programs, and policies that are taking form.
Although this summary may seem fairly high level, you may discover some new clues to your passions and your future direction. Remember you can’t begin to see your place in the green economy unless you understand the scope of what’s happening now.
Federal Government – If you’ve been exploring your green career options, you are no doubt already aware of the American Reinvestment and Renewal Act of 2009 that led to large investments in a number of key industries. But that’s not all that’s happened at the Federal level. A number of efforts are in progress regarding the clean energy economy, climate change, and the natural environment. I encourage you to read a summary of the relevant initiatives on the White House site.
Local Government – Over 1000 mayors have committed to lowering the greenhouse gas emissions in their cities and towns that match or exceed the Kyoto Protocol. Check out the locations of this map to see if your town/city is included! The commitment these mayors have to making change in their local communities is best described in the best practices reports and surveys included on the US Mayors site. When you see what others are doing, it’s possible to gain new insights about what might be possible in your region. Don’t recreate the wheel! Learn from the trail blazers.
Higher Education – The Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has just signed up their 1000th educational institution and now has one member in each of the 50th states! If you are looking for information about cutting edge trends in sustainability, you must be aware of this organization. Each newsletter is full of best practices and new progress in various areas of sustainability. The website is a great resource as well.
Climate/Green Economy Think Tanks and Activist Organizations – Another group having an impact on the shape of the green economy are the think tanks and activist organizations such as www.climateprotect.org, www.apolloalliance.org, and www.greenforall.org. If you want to track what’s happening or not happening at the governmental level, check out the reports and campaigns of these activist organizations.
Industries – Industry, trade, and professional associations are making a number of advancements toward greener, cleaner, and more sustainable business practices. It’s not possible to list all the initiatives here. If you want to get a sense of the scope of the 50 industries and sectors that make up the green economy, check out our Green Economy Map and Green Careers for Dummies for profiles of these industries and their initiatives. (If you are a Green Career Central member, be sure to explore the in depth industry profiles for links to many aspects of these industries.
Opportunity!
For every initiative, program, policy, and innovation, there are problems, issues, systems, and policies that need a new solution! If you are passionate about contributing to the solutions there are numerous opportunities.
Leverage the passions, skills, knowledge, and experience you have. Dedicate yourself to learning what you need to know to make a difference in the industry or issue that interests you. Although your efforts may not be in the form of employment or a business at first, don’t despair! The skills, experience, and contacts you gain through these experiences will help you move your green career search forward.
As the green/clean/sustainable economy takes root, more and more green career and green business opportunities will become evident.
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Do You Know How Well Your Green Career Search Is Going?
Have you checked out your progress? With our new Green Career Scorecard you can invest just five minutes to discover exactly where you need to focus your efforts to get the biggest results. Throughout the survey results you’ll find direct links to the articles that will be most relevant to where you are right now.
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Green Career CentralTM is an online resource center to help mid-career professionals, students, new grads, and career counselors make sense of the green economy and the green job market.
Carol McClelland, PhD, author of Green Careers for Dummies, is one of the nation’s leading green career experts. Throughout her career, Carol has helped thousands of people find work that matches their values and interests.
In addition to writing Green Careers for Dummies, Carol is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Career Central. This online resource center provides career guidance, coaching, and resources to clarify the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities for students, professionals, and career counselors.
Carol is driven by three passions: guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values, learning about innovations that enable people to live, work, and play more sustainably, and marveling at the inspiring wisdom of nature.
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