Sustainability Careers Workshop (Early & Mid-careers Combined) Part I 11/14

Sustainability Careers Workshop

Part I: The Basics (Early and Mid-careers Combined)

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.

 

Led by broadly knowledgeable local sustainability leader, Peter Nicholson, Executive & Creative Director of the Foresight Design Initiative.

Important Notes

• Pre-Registration Required.
  
• Event is limited to 16 seats to allow for questions/interaction.
• Cancellation Policy: All Foresight events require a minimum 72-hour (3 day) advance notice of cancellation to receive a full refund. Events may be changed/postponed and are subject to cancellation by Foresight Design Initiative.

Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CT)

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REI Lincoln Park
1466 N Halsted Street
Second Floor Community Room
Chicago, IL 60642

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Foresight Design Initiative

The Foresight Design Initiative fosters action and dialog on sustainable innovation in Chicago. It undertakes both its own programs, such as the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance, Chicago Green Drinks, and Urban Sustainable Design Studio, and consults on the development of others with a range of partners.

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