This document provides tips for accelerating a green and clean tech job search. It discusses searching general and niche job boards, the hidden green job market including going direct to company websites and networking offline and online. It also suggests following investments and startups to identify future green job opportunities. The objective is to give practical tips for locating opportunities in the growing green jobs sector.
Here are a few key resources specifically for women seeking green jobs:
- Green for All's Women@Work program provides training, networking opportunities, and job placement assistance for women in the green economy.
- The Green Career Girls website offers a job board, networking events, mentorship programs and career guidance for women in sustainability fields.
- GreenBiz hosts an annual Women in GreenTech conference bringing together female entrepreneurs and professionals in cleantech.
- Renewable Energy Jobs lists green jobs and internships, with filters that allow searching specifically for opportunities welcoming women candidates.
- Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is a membership network offering professional development, leadership programs and connections for women in the industry.
This document provides guidance for organizations on becoming more environmentally sustainable or "green". It discusses what defines a green organization, the benefits of going green such as cost savings, and outlines the main areas organizations can focus on, including buildings, operations, staff, tenants, and housing stock. The document emphasizes that truly becoming green requires significant effort across all aspects of the organization rather than just isolated projects. It aims to help organizations measure their current environmental impact, develop a green strategy, and ensure efforts amount to real change rather than just superficial "greenwashing".
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Corporate Social Responsibility amount spent by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, major coal producing company of
India and also one of the eight subsidiaries of Coal India Limited
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The 10th CSR Summit focused on selecting stakeholders and stakeholder engagement. Key points included identifying an organization's stakeholders, mapping and grouping stakeholders, and determining appropriate participation methods. It is important to engage with stakeholders through respectful dialogue and follow-through on commitments. DUBAL's stakeholders include employees, customers, government bodies, business associates/suppliers, and the community.
Here are a few key resources specifically for women seeking green jobs:
- Green for All's Women@Work program provides training, networking opportunities, and job placement assistance for women in the green economy.
- The Green Career Girls website offers a job board, networking events, mentorship programs and career guidance for women in sustainability fields.
- GreenBiz hosts an annual Women in GreenTech conference bringing together female entrepreneurs and professionals in cleantech.
- Renewable Energy Jobs lists green jobs and internships, with filters that allow searching specifically for opportunities welcoming women candidates.
- Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is a membership network offering professional development, leadership programs and connections for women in the industry.
This document provides guidance for organizations on becoming more environmentally sustainable or "green". It discusses what defines a green organization, the benefits of going green such as cost savings, and outlines the main areas organizations can focus on, including buildings, operations, staff, tenants, and housing stock. The document emphasizes that truly becoming green requires significant effort across all aspects of the organization rather than just isolated projects. It aims to help organizations measure their current environmental impact, develop a green strategy, and ensure efforts amount to real change rather than just superficial "greenwashing".
Growing Jobs & Supporting California BusinessesCCCEWD
The document summarizes the top 10 business challenges for 2012 according to a Protiviti report, including challenges around customer loyalty, supply chain risks, privacy/security issues, and talent retention. It then discusses how the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) program helps businesses and workers address these challenges through specialized industry training. An independent study found that EWD training increases worker wages by $2,000 annually on average and leads companies to hire 1.4 more workers, amounting to a positive return on taxpayer investment in the program.
Corporate Social Responsibility amount spent by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, major coal producing company of
India and also one of the eight subsidiaries of Coal India Limited
This document provides an overview of the climate jobs landscape and how to find one's place within it. It discusses key concepts like green skills, green jobs, and a green economy. There is skyrocketing demand for green skills across many sectors. The document outlines common misconceptions around climate work and emphasizes that climate jobs exist across many industries and skill sets. It provides guidance on how to choose and land the right climate job, including understanding the sectors and solutions, assessing one's skills and interests, and crafting an effective positioning statement. Resources for learning, networking, and finding climate work are also shared.
SecondMuse tackles global issues using human-centered design, systems thinking, and collaboration. They understand issues' systemic causes and identify high-impact solutions through collective action and open innovation. This approach creates shared understanding, collaborative efforts, community engagement, and solutions from diverse sources. Their work includes platforms like LAUNCH and SpaceApps that engage thousands to address challenges in sustainability, space, and more.
The 10th CSR Summit focused on selecting stakeholders and stakeholder engagement. Key points included identifying an organization's stakeholders, mapping and grouping stakeholders, and determining appropriate participation methods. It is important to engage with stakeholders through respectful dialogue and follow-through on commitments. DUBAL's stakeholders include employees, customers, government bodies, business associates/suppliers, and the community.
This document discusses techniques for identifying business opportunities and generating new ideas. It begins by explaining the difference between an opportunity and an idea, and describes three general approaches to identifying opportunities: observing trends, solving problems, and finding gaps in the marketplace. Key environmental trends that often create opportunities are then discussed. The document also explains personal characteristics that make some individuals better than others at recognizing opportunities, such as prior experience, cognitive factors, social networks, and creativity. Finally, it outlines techniques for generating new ideas, including brainstorming, focus groups, and research.
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The document discusses environmental management as a systematic approach to utilizing renewable resources sustainably through an environmental management system in compliance with laws. It outlines the 3Ps of environmental management as prevention, preservation, and protection. Some causes of environmental degradation include population growth, poverty, waste, and industrialization. Solutions proposed are using renewable energy, waste management, afforestation, and environmental education. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
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This document discusses benefits realization management and outlines some key challenges and best practices. It notes that benefits realization is one of the most difficult practices to embed in organizations and that $96 million is wasted for every $1 billion invested in projects. It emphasizes that projects are investments that stakeholders expect returns from. The document discusses timing of benefits realization, communicating wider benefits beyond just financial returns, understanding stakeholder needs, mapping benefits, and ensuring the right benefits are targeted to avoid unintended consequences.
This document examines three trends in the government services industry: creating green work environments, having a social media presence, and having a work-life balance. It discusses surveys and studies showing growing priorities in green construction and renovation. It also outlines strategies for using social media and benefits of work-life balance such as happier employees and lower stress. The trends were identified through a survey of senior management and research of industry publications.
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This document provides an overview of social enterprise, including:
- The definition of social enterprise and why organizations start them
- Potential pitfalls and best practices for social enterprises
- Structural considerations like legal structures and the challenges non-profits face
- The importance of balancing the "triple bottom line" of economic, social and environmental goals
This document discusses the concept of economies and diseconomies of scale in public services. It presents findings from research on third sector organizations and analysis of public service user demands. The research found that:
1. Pursuing scale results in higher costs and lower quality outcomes for service users. Ruth's case study showed it cost over £86,000 more to provide her fragmented services than it would have to directly address her needs.
2. Scale thinking prioritizes internal management efficiencies over effective service delivery. It destroys social capital by loosening community bonds. Most aspiring third sector organizations cannot meet arbitrary scale thresholds.
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As a worker cooperative, Agaric's members are all workers and owners, or worker-owners, and we work on projects collectively. Although we are technically international, we are members of the USFWC (US Federation of Worker Cooperatives) to support others in self-determination in their work.
The document discusses entrepreneurship and characteristics of entrepreneurs. It defines entrepreneurship as the process of establishing a business while bearing risks. Some key characteristics of entrepreneurs discussed include enjoying challenges, being positive thinkers, and having strong self-belief. The document also provides several definitions of an entrepreneur from different perspectives. It then discusses identifying business opportunities by scanning the external environment, generating ideas, and formulating business concepts.
The document discusses environmental management as a systematic approach to utilizing renewable resources sustainably through an environmental management system in compliance with laws. It outlines the 3Ps of environmental management as prevention, preservation, and protection. Some causes of environmental degradation include population growth, poverty, waste, and industrialization. Solutions proposed are using renewable energy, waste management, afforestation, and environmental education. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
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This presentation discusses trends in green business strategies. It explores how green standards and certifications will change industries, the importance of sustainability across supply chains, green innovation driving new products and business models, and targeting green messages to niche audiences. The document examines each trend in terms of the current state, possible future developments, and implications for businesses.
This document discusses benefits realization management and outlines some key challenges and best practices. It notes that benefits realization is one of the most difficult practices to embed in organizations and that $96 million is wasted for every $1 billion invested in projects. It emphasizes that projects are investments that stakeholders expect returns from. The document discusses timing of benefits realization, communicating wider benefits beyond just financial returns, understanding stakeholder needs, mapping benefits, and ensuring the right benefits are targeted to avoid unintended consequences.
This document examines three trends in the government services industry: creating green work environments, having a social media presence, and having a work-life balance. It discusses surveys and studies showing growing priorities in green construction and renovation. It also outlines strategies for using social media and benefits of work-life balance such as happier employees and lower stress. The trends were identified through a survey of senior management and research of industry publications.
Independent contractors, who make up 34% of the US workforce, often feel invisible working for companies as they are not fully integrated into the corporate culture and communication channels. To address this, companies could create an external portal for contractors to communicate with employees and each other to share project updates, ideas, and build relationships outside of the traditional corporate network. This would help contractors feel more valued and better connected while still maintaining the legal separation from employees. It would also benefit companies by providing better access to contractors' skills, innovations, and contributions to help drive business success.
The document discusses various groups that are demanding companies justify their environmental practices. It identifies regulators, environmental groups, think tanks, academics, suppliers, customers, investors and the public as groups putting pressure on companies. It also provides examples of prominent non-governmental organizations and discusses how they can partner with or confront businesses. The document argues these diverse groups interact across different geographic and policy levels to influence corporate environmental behavior.
The document discusses various groups that are demanding companies justify their environmental practices and impact. It outlines that regulators, environmental groups, think tanks, academics, suppliers, customers, and investors all influence companies' environmental behavior and transparency. It also provides examples of how non-governmental organizations advocate for environmental causes and both confront and partner with businesses.
This document provides an overview of social enterprise, including:
- The definition of social enterprise and why organizations start them
- Potential pitfalls and best practices for social enterprises
- Structural considerations like legal structures and the challenges non-profits face
- The importance of balancing the "triple bottom line" of economic, social and environmental goals
This document discusses the concept of economies and diseconomies of scale in public services. It presents findings from research on third sector organizations and analysis of public service user demands. The research found that:
1. Pursuing scale results in higher costs and lower quality outcomes for service users. Ruth's case study showed it cost over £86,000 more to provide her fragmented services than it would have to directly address her needs.
2. Scale thinking prioritizes internal management efficiencies over effective service delivery. It destroys social capital by loosening community bonds. Most aspiring third sector organizations cannot meet arbitrary scale thresholds.
3. There is little evidence that scale reduces costs in public services. Diseconomies of
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1. Accelerate Your Green & Clean Tech Job Search
Leonard Adler, Green Jobs Network
Greg Schreiner, Redfish Technology
2. Agenda
• Tips for Your
Green Job Search (Leonard)
• Transitioning From
High Tech to Clean Tech (Greg)
Green Jobs Network
GreenJobs.net
3. Agenda
• Tips for Your Green Job Search
(Leonard)
– Overview
– Part 1: Job Boards
– Part 2: The Hidden Green Job Market
– Part 3: Future Green Jobs
Green Jobs Network
GreenJobs.net
4. Presentation Objective
• Objective of this presentation is to provide practical tips
for locating opportunities in the green jobs sector.
• These tips come from my personal experience as a job
seeker as well as insights from others.
• Topics that this presentation isn’t intended to focus on:
– Career self-assessment and related issues
– Resume & cover letter tips, interviewing, salary negotiation
– Certifications and green job education & training
– Starting a green business
Green Jobs Network
5. Green Jobs Definition
• In this presentation, "green jobs" will be defined as full-
time, part-time, or internship opportunities that provide
a social or environmental benefit.
• This definition reflects a broad view of sustainability and
includes areas such as fair trade and corporate social
responsibility.
• Green jobs can be in the public, private, or non-profit
sector and includes work in areas such as energy
efficiency, green building, natural resource management,
sustainable agriculture, recycling, and renewable energy.
Green Jobs Network
7. Realistic and Optimistic
• Reality check: We’re in
the midst of a recession.
• Reasons to be optimistic:
You’re interested in a
sector that is part of
growing macro trends.
Opportunities for
technical and non-
technical jobs. Source: Pew Charitable Trusts
Green Jobs Network
8. Agenda
• Overview
• Part 1: Job Boards
• Part 2: The Hidden Green Job Market
• Part 3: Future Green Jobs
Green Jobs Network
GreenJobs.net
9. General Job Boards
• These are broad-based boards that cover
many industries and sectors, and which will
include green jobs. These include sites
including Career One-Stops, CareerBuilder,
Craigslist, Indeed, Monster, Simply Hired,
Yahoo HotJobs.
Green Jobs Network
11. Green Job Boards
• A variety of job boards focus on opportunities
related to environmental or social
responsibility. These include:
– General green job boards
– Niche green job boards
– Nonprofit and other specialty boards
• Green Jobs Network maintains a list of these
boards to assist job seekers.
Green Jobs Network
15. Agenda
• Overview
• Part 1: Job Boards
• Part 2: The Hidden Green Job Market
• Part 3: Future Green Jobs
• Conclusion
Green Jobs Network
GreenJobs.net
16. Understanding the
Hidden Green Job Market
• In some instances employers may not publicize a job
opportunity via a traditional online job board for
reasons such as:
– Capacity: A young company may not have a complete
human resources department.
– Time: A company may not be able to invest the internal
human resources needed to review a large number of
applicants that could arise with a broad-based posting
• Some of the additional sources and strategies to
locate green jobs are listed on the next slides.
Green Jobs Network
17. Go Direct (1 of 3)
• Some organizations may publish job listings on their
website, but not necessarily conduct additional
external recruitment for candidates.
• To access these opportunities job seekers should
identify organizations they would be interested in
working for and review the Jobs or Careers section
of their website for potential jobs.
• Strategies to identify organizations are listed on the
next slides.
Green Jobs Network
18. Go Direct (2 of 3)
1. Review membership lists or other resources from
relevant industry associations. For example, the
American Solar Energy Society provides a list of
solar employers. A list of some industry
associations is available on Green Collar Blog.
2. Review the list of exhibitors or presenters at
industry conferences. For example, hundreds of
organizations attend the Green Festival held in
various cities in the US.
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19. Go Direct (3 of 3)
3. Review relevant industry publications and
websites. These publications may contain news
stories mentioning potential employers. Examining
the companies who advertise in such publications
may also be valuable.
4. Review national or local lists and directories of
green businesses. Some examples include the Bay
Area Green Business Program and the National
Green Pages.
Green Jobs Network
23. Build Your Network, Build Your Luck
Lucky people are effective in building secure, and long-
lasting, attachments with the people they meet. They
are easy to know and most people like them. They tend
to be trusting and form close relationships with others.
As a result, they often keep in touch with a much larger
number of friends and colleagues than unlucky people.
And time and again, this network of friends helps
promote opportunity in their lives.
-- Richard Wiseman, The Luck Factor
25. Networking: Offline
• There are a vast number of approaches and
strategies for networking, including:
– Attending events by groups such as GreenDrinks
– Participating in the local chapter of a national organization such as the
American Solar Energy Society
– Attending programs or conferences.
• There are also internet-based approaches to
networking (see next section).
27. Networking: Online
• There are an increasing number of job opportunities
posted via online social media channels. For
example, all groups on LinkedIn include a "Jobs" tab
where job opportunities can be posted.
• Company representatives (including hiring managers)
may use social media to conduct their own outreach
for potential candidates.
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29. E-mail Lists
• There are a number of specialized e-mail lists
that distribute job postings. A number of
these list are free for job seekers to join,
including EnviJobs, Green Job List, and YNPN.
Green Jobs Network
31. Recruiters
• As with job boards, there are an increasing
number of recruiters that focus on careers
pertaining to sustainability. A number of
these organizations will post positions for
which they are currently seeking candidates.
Green Jobs Network
33. Academic Institutions
• Academic institutions offer a range of job-related
resources for their students and graduates. These
include access to job listings and job fairs.
– In the past academic year green career fairs have been
held by institutions including the University of Illinois,
University of Minnesota, and Stanford University.
• Academic institutions can also be a source of
networking opportunities as well as career guidance.
Green Jobs Network
35. Agenda
• Overview
• Part 1: Job Boards
• Part 2: The Hidden Green Job Market
• Part 3: Future Green Jobs
• Conclusion
Green Jobs Network
GreenJobs.net
36. Follow the Money
• One method to identify potential future green jobs is to
identify where investments are being made today. This can
be a productive strategy as these investments may lead to the
development of new enterprises that have jobs. Specific
approaches include:
– Identifying private sector investment. VC firms, private equity firms,
and corporations are all making significant investments in existing or
new enterprises in the green sector. The recipients of these
investment may be sources of future (or even current) job
opportunities.
Sources to learn about these investments include The Cleantech
Group, Earth2Tech, GreenBeat, Greentech Media, and Green VC.
38. Follow the Startups
• New enterprises can be a source for potential future job
opportunities. Some strategies for identifying these are:
• Green and Social Venture Business Plan Competitions.
These programs are organized by business schools and other
groups and are generally geared to ventures at an early stage
of development. These include programs such as the Clean
Tech Open and the Global Social Venture Competition.
– Job seekers can review the list of entrants and winners of these
competitions as potential future sources of jobs. In addition, job
seekers may consider entering a competition or joining the team of an
entrant (some competitions offer mixers to facilitate team
recruitment). A list of some of these competitions is on Green VC.
Green Jobs Network
39. Follow the Startups
• Green and Social Entreprenuership Awards, Fellowships,
Incubators, and Accelerators. These program vary and
include cash prizes for one-time contests, seed funding for
new ventures, and later-stage funding for existing
organizations. These include programs such as Echoing
Green, Greenstart, and the Skoll Award for Social
Entreprenuership.
– As with business plan competitions, job seekers can review the list of
winners of these programs as potential future sources of jobs. A list
of some of these programs is available on Green VC.
Green Jobs Network
41. Thank You & Stay Connected!
Green Jobs Network
Connecting People with Opportunity
GreenJobs.net
Leonard Adler, CEO
leonard@greenjobs.net
(510) 768-7011