Exploring pathways to green careers Green 360 careers

Exploring pathways to green careers Green 360 careers. net

Overview Ø Green career development program for high school and college age students. Ø Integrates career preparation with environmental sustainability and green employment Ø Goals Ø Inspire students to become green workforce Changemakers Ø Prepare students to make informed career choices and create pathways to green careers Ø 2013 -15 rollout throughout California Ø Developers: West. Ed and The Intelleto Advantage Ø Funded by PG&E

A 360 degree view of the World of…. 10 Environmental Challenges 4 Changemaker Roles Interests Assessment DOL Jobs Database Career Map Networking Informational Interviews Career Coaches Environmental Sustainability Career & Career Readiness Work and Community Based Learning Green Gurus Community Reporter Possible mentorship and internship opportunities Green 360 provides the Tools, Information & People to make informed career choices.

Step into Your Green 360 Future http: //www. green 360 careers. net/program

Career Catalyst An online career interests inventory links with Department of Labor jobs database to inform green career options. Jump start career exploration Ø Discover interests “I learned that my career can be a green career. I learned that I can follow my dreams and still make a difference. ” Green 360 high school student Ø Create Changemaker statement Ø Explore job profiles Ø Personal locker Ø Lesson plans Anyone, from any place, at any time can take the Career Catalyst for free. Green 360 careers. net/catalyst

Online Course Content 1. Career exploration and planning 2. Environmental sustainability challenges & Changemaker roles 3. Networking 4. Informational interviewing 5. Green 360 Journey – final project Go to: Green 360 careers. net/course to download course overview.

Community Ø Green Gurus- share career perspectives through blogs; information about environmental sustainability, internships and events Ø Career Coaches – share tips and strategies for successful career planning “Green 360 made me want to get a green career and prior to viewing this site thought never even crossed my mind. ” – Green 360 high school student Green Gurus and Career Coaches Google, City of Berkeley, Siemens, Earth Justice, Rising Sun Energy Center, EBMUD, Saatchi & Saatchi S, Air Resources Board, PG&E & more Green 360 careers. net

Green 360 Free Resources Catalyst Course* Community Grade level 8 th grade on 10 th-12 th grade 8 th grade on Class periods – 1 -3 classes –Home –Independently 12 -15 classes Flexible Technology –Users need computer –Each user needs –Computer & & internet computer + internet –School or home internet OR –School or home –Teacher lead = one set-up Preparation 30 min. to complete & review lesson plan 4 hr. course review & set-up 15 min. to review resources * Currently available for free in Northern/Central CA. Expecting to make available in Southern CA in 2015.

Teachers Commons Teacher development & support Ø Training, resources, community membership, ongoing support Ø Startup and facilitation strategies Ø Technology setup Ø Customize course: activities, grades, dates Ø Facilitation tips Ø Peer-to-peer discussions Ø Resource sharing

Contact Information Joanne Martens, The Intelleto Advantage Ø joanne@green 360 careers. net Ø 408 -691 -5678 Laurie Maak, West. Ed Ø lmaak@wested. org Ø 510 -520 -4658 Ø green 360 careers. net