Seattle: Sustainability Careers Workshop

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:

1. What's It All About: Overriding Issues
2. Who Are You (and Why It Matters): Self Assessment
3. Finding Your Place: Career Types
4. Knowing What to Know: Skill Sets
5. The Psychology of Hiring: Reducing Risk
6. Foot Meet Door: Getting In
7. Carpe Diem: Next Steps

This workshop is for anyone looking for a sustainability-related career regardless of length of time in the workforce. More information: www.foresightcareers.org

Led by broadly knowledgeable sustainability leader, Peter Nicholson, Executive Director of the Foresight Design Initiative.

Cost: Part I $75/workshop
Space is intentionally limited to allow for questions/interaction.

Location: Mithun Conference Room
1201 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101

Important Notes

• Pre-Registration Required.
  
• Event is limited to allow for questions/interaction.
• Cancellation Policy: All Foresight tickets and/or event registrations are non-refundable. If an event is canceled or postponed by Foresight, participants will be offered a full refund. Please contact us if a personal emergency keeps you from attending an event. At Foresight's discretion, a refund may be offered in these cases.