Green Careers
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The Rise of the Climate Professional , articleGlobal economic downturn is making it harder for societies to respond to catastrophic events caused by climate change. XMNR Program Director Dr. David Robertson talks about why we need climate professionals now and shares resources and platforms where current and aspiring climate professionals can learn, connect, and collaborate.
Date: Jun 23, 2020 -
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Time to Thrive: Leadership, Resilience, and Opportunity for Positive Change , articleWork, as we know it, has changed dramatically in recent weeks. Unemployment statistics in the United States continue to soar, trending toward the Great Depression. In these challenging times, our Lead Career Coach Jennifer Wills encourages readers to keep a positive mindset, seek opportunities for leadership, and always look for ways to remain competitive on the job market.
Date: Apr 16, 2020 -
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Experience necessary: U.S. Marine Corps vet, XMNR alum lands environmental dream job , articleUSMC veteran and XMNR alum Spencer Stater shares his story about how a pursuit of a meaningful career in the environment field and frustration with lack of necessary experience led him to Virginia Tech's Executive Master of Natural Resources in Global Sustainability, a year-long interdisciplinary program designed for working professionals that gave him the credentials and confidence he needed to land a dream job in his post-military career.
Date: Apr 10, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Executive Master’s program launches veteran into second career , articleFacing the prospect of upcoming retirement from the U.S. Navy, Ryan Donner saw an opportunity to turn his love of the outdoors into a rewarding second career. When he looked into attractive job postings in the field, however, he realized he needed a degree in natural resources. Financial support from the G.I. Bill, which provides educational assistance to service members, veterans, and their dependents, made it possible for Ryan to earn his Master of Natural Resources degree at Virginia Tech and to start pursuing a career as a Natural Resources Police Officer.
Date: Mar 18, 2020 -
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New Course Highlights Sustainability in Business , articleKevin Rabinovitch is a highly regarded name in the corporate and academic realms of sustainability, and the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) is proud to welcome Kevin as one of our newest faculty members. His Business and Sustainability course will premiere online in Spring 2020 and will provide students with an understanding of the role the private sector plays in sustainability efforts worldwide.
Date: Jan 08, 2020 -
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5 Simple Tips for Holiday Networking , articleWhether you are someone who loves networking or someone who loathes it, the reality is that networking is essential for your career. This time of year offers plenty of opportunities for making connections that are easy to overlook. Our Lead Career Coach Jennifer Wills shares tips on how to expand your network during the holiday season.
Date: Dec 03, 2019 -
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Our Students Share Grad School Tips with Environmental Leadership Community , articleCurrent and former students in the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program—Valerie Winrow, Sara El Choufi, and Danielle Simms—shared reflections and tips for choosing a graduate school with an online community of women interested in careers in global sustainability, in a webinar facilitated by the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Alumni Network, a program of the Environmental Leadership Program.
Date: Oct 15, 2019 -
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The Blueprint to Business with a Purpose , articleDr. Kathleen Miller Perkins's new book brings together business and environmentalism to provide a blueprint for how companies can improve internally to make a positive impact on the world around them. Her models of corporate sustainability and evidence-based explanations of sustainable values demonstrate the symbiotic relationship these types of organizations can have with the environment.
Date: Oct 08, 2019 -
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XMNR Alumni Connect at the National Geographic Society , articleTwo Virginia Tech Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) alumni, Arslan Ahmad and Mike Beckner, met for the first time in the elevator of their shared workplace, the National Geographic Society (NGS). Both men were wearing jackets with the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) logo, which was enough to spark a conversation. “We talked about the program,” Mike recalls, “and I remember thinking it was nice to see someone else from my area of study at Virginia Tech.”
Date: Sep 25, 2019 -
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Sustainability Books for Your Career Search , articleThere are lots of books related to green careers and sustainability—how to get a job in a sustainability field, applying sustainability principles to business, etc. And there are books dedicated to a particular sustainability subject (e.g., plastics, climate, food). This post is about career books. Below are recommendations of four books, with summaries to help you decide which one you want to read first.
Date: Sep 19, 2019
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