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Sustainability Careers Workshop Part I

Event Date: 
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Location: 
Pier 56
1201 Alaskan Way #200
Seattle 98101
United States
Phone: 206.391.5433

Part I: The Basics

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:

  • What's It All About: Overriding Issues
  • Who Are You (and Why It Matters): Self Assessment
  • Finding Your Place: Career Types
  • Knowing What to Know: Skill Sets
  • The Psychology of Hiring: Reducing Risk
  • Foot Meet Door: Getting In
  • Carpe Diem: Next Steps
  • This workshop is for anyone looking for a sustainability-related career regardless of length of time in the workforce.

    Pre-Registration is required.
    Click Here to Register
    Cost: Part I $75/workshop, Packaged with Part II $140.
    Space is intentionally limited to allow for questions/interaction.

    Presenter: Peter Nicholson
    Executive & Creative Director, Foresight Design Initiative

    Broadly knowledgeable on sustainability issues, Peter leads a multifaceted career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental and economic sustainability. He consults on and undertakes innovative sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and diverse businesses. Considered a highly adept discussion facilitator, he hosts Foresight’s bimonthly Green Drinks panels and is in regular demand as a guest speaker, moderator and educator. Peter is dedicated to the education of the next generation of sustainability-minded leaders and regularly mentors interns as well as teaches the organization’s Sustainovate Immersion summer program.

    Cost(s)
    Part I $75

    Contact:
    admin@foresightdesign.org
    (773) 271-1990

    Location

    Pier 56
    1201 Alaskan Way #200
    Seattle 98101
    United States
    Phone: 206.391.5433