Tag: careers transition
-
{Green Careers} January 2017 Recap: Resilience and Stormwater Management
by Samantha Yost On January 10, GreenHomeNYC hosted three professionals in the field of resilience and stormwater management at the offices of the Community Preservation Corporation, which itself has done significant post-Sandy recovery work in some of the most vulnerable and heavily impacted communities. This Sustainable Career Tracks event attracted a diverse crowd eager…
-
The GreenHomeNYC Green Careers group thanks all our volunteers and participants for helping us make 2016 a great year!
Green Careers provides informational resources and networking opportunities for emerging and transitioning professionals seeking careers in the fields of energy efficiency, sustainability and green technology. Learn where and how to pursue these opportunities through presentations by government, business, non-profit, and research and development experts, as well as job-search workshops with career development professionals. Our events are…
-
Diversity in Green: A Panel Discussion with Green Professionals and Diversity Experts
Today’s workforce is becoming increasingly diverse — but although great strides have been made in the past few years, there are still many barriers and additional hurdles that traditionally underrepresented populations may face when searching for employment. Join green professionals and diversity experts for a panel discussion on diversity in today’s green workforce. This…
-
{Green Careers} February 2016 Recap – Green Financing & Incentives
By Keith Wong With the increasing demand in the green building industry for professionals who know how to make use of tax credits, grants, and unique financing options, green financing has become an important and viable career path. February’s Green Careers meet-up, held at Steven Winter Associates, focused on the green financing and incentives…
-
Don’t Miss the BuildingEnergy Boston 2016 Conference
By: F. L. Andrew Padian It may be hard to believe, but NESEA’s Building Energy Conference is less than 2 weeks away, March 8-10. Yes, another year has passed. We’re sending you a heads up on five session to see at a minimum. There are other reasons to come, but these are mine. To sweeten the…
-
{Green Careers} : Kick off 2016 at our Professional Certifications Event on January 12
As the sustainable building and energy efficiency field grows, so do the possible professional accreditations for people in or entering the industry. Green Careers will start off the New Year with a discussion about these professional certifications and exams. Come and learn what’s out there and why each is important for a particular career path. …
-
The Green Spotlight on BE NYC: Rebecca Marshall
Rebecca Marshall’s Mantra: “Sustainability has no boundaries.” By Pamela Berns “Sustainability doesn’t have boundaries.” That’s Rebecca Marshall ‘s mantra. On October 15, Rebecca, who is the Javits Center’s Energy and Sustainability Manager, will spread the wisdom as she shares the in-depth sustainability story behind the Center’s recent renovation. Rebecca is…
-
Sustainability Degrees
So you think green becomes you and you’d like to explore a career in sustainability? The first step may be getting a degree from a leading college or university. Sustainability is a fast-growing field with many specializations to pursue in science, design, business, public policy and technology. Get an overview of career…
-
{Green Careers} September 15, 2015 Meeting – Managing Impressions: The Power of Body Language
Did you know that it takes only 30 seconds to make a first impression? And as many as 21 tries to undo a negative one? By the time you’ve walked into a room and shaken hands, chances are you’ve already reached that critical first impression deadline–and you’ve barely uttered a word yet! We are always…