Career Pivots
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Article ItemThree career goals for the changing workplace: reflect, reimagine, and reframe , article
Now is the time to take a look at your career goals, says CLiGS Career Coach Kathy Miller Perkins. Perhaps you should consider setting goals that are more expansive than aiming to attain a specific position or title.
Date: Nov 02, 2021 -
Article ItemOMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , article
Even though pandemic staff shortages and wildfire emergencies have forced Adrian Hunter to dial back his coursework, the Online MNR student continues to apply what he’s learning in his courses to his work in the U.S. Forest Service, helping the organization to operate more smoothly and sustainably
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
Article ItemCareer Coaching Series: What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability? , article
If you’re confused by certifications in the sustainability field, you’re not alone. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, offers a practical guide to navigating the certification landscape.
Date: Oct 12, 2021 -
Article ItemConsidering a career in sustainability? Start here. , article
The term “sustainability” can mean different things to different people, but that’s actually a good thing for professionals looking to start or pivot to a career in sustainability. Executive MNR alum Tiffany Rozell shares a perspective from her own experience.
Date: Oct 05, 2021 -
Article ItemXMNR alum Tony Deyerle lands dream job as solar farm developer , article
Executive MNR alum Tony Deyerle talks about how the Virginia Tech graduate program helped him land his dream job in renewable energy, working as a project developer for Sun Tribe Development, a clean energy company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.
Date: Sep 21, 2021 -
Article ItemMapping ocean plastic: OMNR student Anne Usher partners with nonprofit to stem flow , article
Online MNR Student Anne Usher recently served as an advisor to OpenOceans Global, a marine nonprofit organization devoted to modeling the flow of plastic into the ocean. Anne credits the graduate program with giving her a much stronger understanding of the science of climate change and coastal and marine environments.
Date: Jul 20, 2021 -
Article ItemCareer Coaching Series: how to develop a resilience mindset , article
New Career Coaching Series: We have asked the Center’s Career Coaches to share their thoughts on a variety of topics beneficial to our students, alumni, and the wider community of sustainability professionals. The first post is by Kathy Miller Perkins on developing a resilience mindset.
Date: Jun 15, 2021 -
Article ItemA “Triple Hokie” Audra Upchurch helps federal agencies implement environmental policy , article
From the impact of wind energy farms on migrating bird populations; to border patrol stations’ effects on local wildlife; to the federal infrastructure climate-change resilience plans—Audra Upchurch’s job is to help guide the work of federal agencies in environmentally sustainable ways. Audra talked to us about how the MNR degree led her into a new and fulfilling career.
Date: May 04, 2021
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