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Exploring pathways to green careers Green360careers.net
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Overview Green career development program for high school and college age students. Integrates career preparation with environmental sustainability and green employment Goals Inspire students to become green workforce Changemakers Prepare students to make informed career choices and create pathways to green careers 2013-15 rollout throughout California Developers: WestEd and The Intelleto Advantage Funded by PG&E
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A 360 degree view of the World of…. Environmental Sustainability Work and Community Based Learning Career & Career Readiness 10 Environmental Challenges 4 Changemaker Roles Interests Assessment DOL Jobs Database Career Map Networking Informational Interviews Career Coaches Green Gurus Community Reporter Possible mentorship and internship opportunities Green 360 provides the Tools, Information & People to make informed career choices.
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Step into Your Green 360 Future http://www.green360careers.net/program
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Career Catalyst Jump start career exploration Discover interests Create Changemaker statement Explore job profiles Personal locker Lesson plans “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 Anyone, from any place, at any time can take the Career Catalyst for free. Green360careers.net/catalyst An online career interests inventory links with Department of Labor jobs database to inform green career options.
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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: Green360careers.net/course to download course overview.Green360careers.net/course
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Community Green Gurus- share career perspectives through blogs; information about environmental sustainability, internships and events Career Coaches – share tips and strategies for successful career planning 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 Green360careers.net “Green 360 made me want to get a green career and prior to viewing this site the thought never even crossed my mind.” – Green 360 high school student
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Green 360 Free Resources CatalystCourse*Community Grade level8 th grade on10 th -12 th grade8 th grade on Class periods –1-3 classes –Home –Independently 12-15 classesFlexible Technology–Users need computer & internet –School or home –Each user needs computer + internet OR –Teacher lead = one set-up –Computer & internet –School or home Preparation30 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.
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Teachers Commons Teacher development & support Training, resources, community membership, on- going support Startup and facilitation strategies Technology setup Customize course: activities, grades, dates Facilitation tips Peer-to-peer discussions Resource sharing
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Contact Information Joanne Martens, The Intelleto Advantage joanne@green360careers.net joanne@green360careers.net 408-691-5678 Laurie Maak, WestEd lmaak@wested.org lmaak@wested.org 510-520-4658 green360careers.net green360careers.net
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