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1 Exploring pathways to green careers Green360careers.net

2 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

3 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.

4 Step into Your Green 360 Future http://www.green360careers.net/program

5 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.

6 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

7 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

8 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.

9 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

10 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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