Green Careers
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Do you have an interest in protecting the environment? Wondering how being green can fit in with your career choices? The good news is that virtually any career can be a "green" career! Eco-friendly practices now cut across all industries, and green-collar jobs are no longer limited to the environmental field. In fact, many employers are starting to seek a new kind of employee: an environmentally-responsible one. Whether it's leading a green initiative in the workplace or seeking employment with a sustainable energy firm, you, too, can have a green career!
UB Goes Green!
Greener Shade of Blue and You Day
Annual UB Green Expo with links to campus and local green organizations.
Greener UB
Information on the University at Buffalo’s Greener Shade of Blue campaign. Includes environmental resources, green events on campus, and ways to get involved.
UB Green Office
Your one-stop-shop for environmental information!
Use BullsEye to Explore Green Careers
- UB Students and Alumni can log onto their BullsEye account at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu
to search the Mentor Network and Job/Internships Postings by doing a "Detailed Search" of industries such as Environmental Services, Energy, Government, etc.
- 2. Go to the My Documents and Resources tab and research green organizations using Career Search and Going Global (see Non-Profits and Volunteer Opportunities in Buffalo in the USA/Canadian City Guide.
Related Academic Programs
UB Degree Program: UB Degree Program: Geology
Environmental Design - http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/planning/degrees/baed.asp
Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Degree Programs
- Environmental Studies Concentration
Department of Civil, Structural, & Environmental Engineering
Green Job Vacancy Websites
http://www.greenjobspider.com/
Green job search engine will search for jobs from solar to wind to biofuels.
http://www.greencollar.org/
Green Collar Association's clearinghouse represents 85,000 corporate, educational, & individual member at the forefront of the new sustainable economy.
www.GreenJobsReady.com
Online informative portal offering the latest news views and resources on breakthrough green jobs training programs in the Renewable Energy world.
www.greencareersny.com
A portal to help visitors find information on a variety of “green” topics. You'll find information about green jobs and careers, how to get green training, and incentives for going green.
www.enviromentalcareer.com
Connects leading employers with the best candidates for a sustainable future.
http://jobs.greenbiz.com
Provides job seekers and employers with the leading career tool for the green economy.
www.greencareersguide.com
A comprehensive site for green careers.
GreenBiz.com
Search hundreds of Green Job postings.
SustainableBusiness.com
View Green Dream Jobs.
SustainLane.com
Green collar job board.
Green Jobs International
Search Hundreds of International Green Jobs.
www.ecojobs.com
Environmental job postings.
Environmental Education Jobs
A collection of networks for environmental educators. It is the place to find and share materials and resources; the powerful new tool for engaging with the broad universe of environmental educators.
Local Green Associations/Networking
Western New York Sustainable Energy Association Trust
Non-profit community organization dedicated to sustainable energy solutions - practices, designs, technologies, policies and programs.
Re-Energize Buffalo Blog
The latest news and events about “All things GREEN: Energy, Environment, Economy and Jobs”
GrowWNY
A local source of information about living green--powered by more than 150 organizations collaborating for our regional environment and YOU. This site is for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, cares about the environment and wants to know the best places to go and things to do to eat, live, work and play greener.
Western New York Climate Action
An all-volunteer, loosely-knit community organization dedicated to addressing the critical problem of global warming and climate change.
Enviro-News Monthly Newsletter
A website and newsletter sponsored by Daemen College's Center for Sustainable Communities and Community Engagement
Buffalo Earth Day
Clearinghouse for local Earth Day events.
Blue Green Alliance
A coalition of labor, business, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution that will put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of high-quality, green-collar jobs.
Upstate Green Business
A program of the Center for Environmental Information, is a network of businesses, institutions and organizations that share a mutual concern for the state of our environment.
Green Upstate New York
Provides opportunity to accelerate change and help shape the future of green building practices in our Chapter Region. Chapter territory includes 53 counties in NYS, plus Berkshire County in MA.
American Green Jobs
American Green Jobs focuses on bringing together government, business, academic, and nonprofit leaders involved in the identification and development of green jobs and the preparation and training of workers needed to support them. Supported by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Labor, this web site will serve as the central hub for information dissemination and collaboration among individuals and organizations interested in all aspects of green job development and support. Users will also be able to share information and best practices, map data, exchange resources and ideas, and collaborate on new and existing projects as well as other activities.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Made up of more than 200 companies worldwide, the WBCSD promotes sustainable development business practices. Check out the membership map to view a list of member organizations.
How to Land a Green-Collar Job
15 ways to rev up for a job that's good for the environment, fills your wallet, and makes a difference.
The US Green Building Council
A non-profit organization focusing on green building.
Envirolink.org
An array of online environmental resources.
Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE)
Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) works to build widespread citizen understanding and advocacy for policies and actions designed to manage and protect our natural resources and public health. CCE carries out this mission through public education, research, lobbying, organizing and public outreach.
WNY Environmental Alliance
The goals of the alliance are to establish a shared agenda for our environment, identify priorities for focus and action and strengthen the capacity of the region’s environmental organizations.
NY Directed Energy
Directed Energy seeks to facilitate the emergence and growth of an alternative energy technology and business cluster in Western NY.
Green Career Books and Articles
Resume-Boosters While You Hunt for Your Dream, Green Job
The Art of Green Networking: 15 Tips from a Reluctant Schmoozer
15 ways to rev up for a job that's good for the environment, fills your wallet, and makes a difference.
