Author: GreenHomeNYC Green Careers
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{Green Careers}: Presentation Skills Workshop
Learn how to put your foot forward with confident body language and presentation skills. Presented by GreenHomeNYC Board Member and Director of Building Operations Research and Training at CUNY Building Performance Lab, Paul Reale. Date: June 11th, 2019 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm with networking afterwards Location: GROHE, 160 Fifth Avenue (Entrance on 21st),…
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Green Careers: Sustainable Career Tracks: Non-Profit Edition
Interested in the Sustainability Non-Profit Sector? Join us for a panel on Non-Profits! When sustainability challenges fall outside the domain of market solutions, who is there to provide redress? Non-profits can satisfy energy and environmental problems of great import that financial interest may ignore. Come learn lessons from professionals experienced in navigating careers in the…
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Green Careers April Recap: Sustainable Start-ups
By Melanie Mason Image by Ross Jaffe On April 9th, four start-up professionals joined GreenHomeNYC at our host venue Grohelive! Center to speak about their experience launching start-ups in the sustainability sector. The four panelists shared their journeys to where they are now, their perspectives on the current markets, and advice for finding a…
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Green Careers March Recap: Networking Skills Workshop
By Carl Hourihan Image by Louise Lauren We all know the adage, “It’s who you know, not what you know.” Although this isn’t 100% true all the time, it certainly helps when you’re trying to start a new career! Emily Taubenblatt led our workshop, helping participants to gain the skills needed to meet and…
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{Green Careers}: Speed Up-Dating Your Resume Workshop
. Looking for plans this Valentine’s week? Join us for our annual “Speed Up-Dating Your Resume” workshop! In timed sessions with resume critics, you’ll receive constructive, personalized feedback on how to present your skills and experience in the best way possible. . In addition to sprucing up your resume, you can also get your photo…
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{Green Careers} January Recap: Sustainability Careers Tracks: Building Design for People
By Jenny DranetzPhotos by Rishika Shrivastava January’s Green Careers panel featured three professionals working to design and create built environments that not only work to meet sustainability goals but also positively impact the health and well-being of their occupants. Specifically, this month’s panelists’ work focuses on active design, universal design and building standards looking at…
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{Green Careers} August Recap: Sustainable Career Tracks: Environmental Science
September 12, 2018 Hosted by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, 1359 Broadway Recap by Curtis Morrow On Wednesday, September 12, GHNYC Careers Transitions hosted our Career Tracks “Environmental Science” where GHNYC volunteer Michelle Andry supplied our venue at New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Our guest panelists included:…
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{Green Careers} July 2018: Environmental Health and Safety
Pollution, hazardous waste, resiliency, and quality of living spaces: These are some of the ways that environmental issues and health issues intersect. Join us for a presentation on Environmental Health and Safety in buildings, active sites, the workplace, and more. Come learn about the ins and outs of improving health standards and network with practicing…
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{Green Careers} June Recap: Women and Minorities in Green
by Curtis Morrow The June Green Careers event, held at GroheLive! Center, focused on women and minorities in the green sector. Former Green Careers Lead Volunteer, Samantha Yost hosted the event, the topic of which holds special meaning for her. As an LGBTQ woman, Yost believes that GreenHomeNYC “had her back” and helped her break into…
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{Green Careers} June 2018: Women and Minorities in Green
Currently, women and minorities make up very few of the top spots in sustainability organizations. Join us in a panel discussion on how we can improve the diversity of these positions and hear from diverse experts in their fields. Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm with networking afterwards Location: GroheLive!, 160 Fifth…