Our recent Sustainability Careers Discovery Days series provided students with an inside look at the diverse career paths driving the transition to a more sustainable future. If you missed out, don’t worry – we’ve recapped the key takeaways and are providing links to each Gator Career Chat recording to help you discover your own sustainability career!
Environmental Consulting and Corporate Sustainability
One of the most popular sessions focused on environmental consulting and corporate sustainability roles. Learn how you can use your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to help organizations measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Hear from the pros on making the business case for sustainability within any organization.
Workshop Recording: Environmental Consulting and Corporate Sustainability Chat
Clean Energy and Sustainable Communities
Interested in renewable energy, urban planning, or green infrastructure? Get inspired by the speakers in this chat as they share their experience in a wide range of sustainability-focused roles. A key takeaway was the importance of systems-thinking and project management to tackle the complex challenges of building a sustainable future.
Workshop Recording: Clean Energy and Sustainable Communities Chat
National and State Parks, Environmental Protection, and Conservation
During the session on national and state parks, environmental protection, and conservation, panelists shared insights on what a typical workday in conservation and nature-related fields is like. The value of people skills and the unexpected amount of time working with different stakeholders was highlighted. Panelists provided recommendations for additional skills and certifications to help students stand out when seeking internships and full-time roles.
Workshop Recording: National and State Parks, Environmental Protection, and Conservation Chat
Green Credentials: LEED and WELL in the Workforce
Panelists discussed the evolution of sustainable building standards across design and construction fields. An overview of the LEED and WELL accreditation (people) and certification (buildings) was provided, and tips for folks considering pursuing these credentials were shared.
Workshop Recording: LEED & WELL Chat
Thank you to all of our panelists and session attendees for a great week!
