Green Careers
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Marketing expert and OMNR student Lindsay Kuczera gets her feet wet in sustainability science. , articleGoing back to school is often a humbling experience, and can feel risky, especially if you have already established a successful career. Online MNR student Lindsay Kuczera didn’t let comfort get in the way of pursuing a new passion for sustainability. In fact, she found a way to use the combined power of her communications expertise and the MNR coursework to make the leap in her career less daunting.
Date: Mar 16, 2021 -
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Calculated risks: XMNR alumna Patricia Loria on changing careers from insurance to CO2 capture , articlePatricia Loria had a successful career in the corporate insurance industry and an MBA, but as she considered making a pivot into sustainability, she needed new and different skills. Her experience in the XMNR program equipped her with the capabilities she needed to feel confident entering a new field and to secure a position at an environmental think tank.
Date: Mar 02, 2021 -
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XMNR turns 10! Meet the brave alumni who helped launch the program. , article“While much has changed during the past decade, our mission and values remain the same: educating, inspiring, and empowering professionals to change the world and create a better future,” reflects Program Director, Dr. David Robertson. Meet some of our first XMNR students and learn more about where we are headed.
Date: Feb 02, 2021 -
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Leading climate adaptation in rural America , articleRural economies and environments are being eroded by climate change, but many communities lack the political will and resources to respond. Dr. Bruce Hull shares the work of several sustainability professionals who are leading climate adaptation efforts in rural communities across the country.
Date: Jan 19, 2021 -
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Are you ready for a career pivot? , articleConsidering a career change? Jennifer Wills, Founder of J. Wills Coaching and Lead Career Coach at CLiGS, recommends several books to help you make a successful pivot.
Date: Sep 17, 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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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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