I am pleased to be participating in Blog Action Day 2009, a unified effort of the blogging community to discuss a common theme. This year's theme is "Climate Change."
I'll be talking more about the green jobs market in November (stay tuned for Job Action Day from Quint Careers). In the interim, here are three suggested strategies for pursuing a professional career that can make a positive difference in contributing to the health of our environmental climate.
Educate Yourself
OneWorld Guide to Climate Change (from the UK)
Cuncil on Foreign Relations' Crisis Guide to Climate Change (Council on Foreign Relations)
Climate Change: A Guide for the Perplexed (The New Scientist)
Explore Opportunities
Green Energy Jobs: Careers in Climate Change
Look beyond the introduction page to find information on jobs and opportunities.Green Biz Jobs
Job listings from renewable energy to sustainabilityMaking the Difference
A Guide to Opportunities in Public Service from the largest employer in the U.S.--the federal government!
Consider a Trip Back To School
Many U.S. colleges and universities offer state-of-the art programs in Environmental Studies. Here are two innovative programs.
GreenCorps: The Field School for Environmental Organizing
Columbia University
Master's Degree in Climate and Society
To Your Success,
Chandlee