1. Plug into the Green Economy: A New Frontier for Career Counsellors Carol McClelland, PhD GreenCareerCentral.com

2. The Green Economy

3. Factors Shaping the Green Economy  Political climate  Policies and treaties  Goals and incentives  Funding for R&D  Investment funding  Strategic training  Scientific findings

4. White House Definition of a Green Job Green jobs are jobs that provide products and services which:  Use renewable energy resources  Reduce pollution  Conserve energy and natural resources  Reconstitute waste

5. Using Green Goals to Extend the Definition of Green Jobs  Generate renewable energy  Decrease use of hazardous waste  Promote biodiversity  Restore ecosystems  Remediate land  Follow sustainable practices

6. Using Green Functions to Extend the Definition of Green Jobs  Educate and inspire  Motivate and persuade  Provide green services  Invest, secure funding  Set policy, regulate, advocate

7. Kinds of Green Jobs  Green Collar Jobs = Trade jobs  Green Professional Jobs Technical positions Technical positions Non-technical positions Non-technical positions

8. Green Industries – Part 1

9. Green Industries – Part 2

10. Options to Enter the Green Economy  Green current job  Find a green job  Start a green business  Get a green education  Volunteer or intern

11. Helping Your Clients Find Their Green Niche Green Interests and Skills Work Environment and Personal Style Local Green Economy

12. Helping Clients Engage in the Green Economy  Immerse themselves in target industry On Computer Off Computer  Connect with local green network  Green resume by volunteering  Supplement education

13. Helping Clients Establish Their Job Search Strategy  Target potential companies  Focus on opportunities and problems facing target companies  Explore stepping stone jobs/interim jobs  Match job strategy to industry type

14. Helping Clients Manage Their Mindset  Keep collecting clues to find treasure  Identify obstacles  Brainstorm a way around/through obstacle

15. Helping Clients Develop an Edge in the Green Job Market  Recognize opportunities are evolving – be nimble  Understand stage of growth  Take initiative – be a leader  Be a company builder  Demonstrate values  Strengthen industry foundation  Increase green knowledge  Keep finger on the pulse of the green economy

16. Don’t Just Sit There…

17. Don’t Hold Back…

18. Be Ready to Leap, When the Time is Right