How to Find a Green Career and Prosper in the Green Economy
The green economy is taking shape. Policies, innovative technologies, and new sources of funding are fueling the growth. Green job opportunities are out there if you know where to look.
Green Career Central takes the mystery out of finding a green career.
At Green Career Central we are committed to helping you:
Make Sense of the green economy
Get Clear about your green niche
Gain Confidence with a workable plan
Take Focused Actions to achieve your green career goals
If you are Seeking a Green Career, start by:
Signing up for our free report - Six Strategies to Find Your Green Career on the upper left of this page.
Then click on the Instant Access button to learn how to gain immediate access to our content-rich resources, tools, and support.
If you are a Career Professional, begin by:
Signing up for our free What You Need to Know About the Green Economy Toolkit on the upper right corner of this page.
Then click on the Membership and Site License Options to discovering how to access the resources on the site.
All the best,
Carol McClelland, PhD Author of Green Careers For Dummies Founder and Executive Director
Steps to Your Green Career Most of the people we talk with know they want a green career, but they don't know how to find that new career. Even if you think you know, read this article. It will give you an overview of how to best use Green Career Central to achieve your career, business or educational goals. . . . more
What Counts as a Green Job: An Updated Definition "Green Job" is used so much, but with so much growth and innovation has the definition changed? Check out this week's tip for an updated definition and more! . . . more
Getting Started On Green Career Central If you are new to the site, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the various areas of the site. Taking the time now will save you time and eliminate frustration you may feel by not knowing where to look for what you want. . . . more
Expanding Your View of the Energy Issue Why is our energy situation important to your green career? Find out what you can learn, and how it can help you, in this week's Tip of the Week. . . . more
Here's what our members and subscribers are saying ...
It's a hard to find an investment these days that pays for itself many times over but the annual fee for joining Green Career Central is certainly worth every penny. The process laid out is structured and easy to follow. It takes you through the steps to get a truer understanding what your interests and skills are and makes you excited about researching your career options, while giving you a sense of progress and accomplishment. The weekly tips and "how to" resources on the website are time saving and are in of themselves an invaluable resource. Thanks Carol.
WG Becoming an Energy Systems Consultant
"Green Career Central's process was incredibly helpful in getting me started in a new career direction. The worksheets and brainstorming exercises in the What's Your Green Niche ebook helped me realize I already had the skills to launch a new green career. Today, less that four months later, I have a terrific salary doing business development for energy and environmental projects. Thanks to Green Career Central, my dream of merging my personal conviction with professional life came true. "
Kelly Fergusson Menlo Park, CA Menlo Park Council Member (Mayor, 2007) turned Business Development Manager of Energy & Environmental Solutions
"I've got my green niche! The brainstorming sessions are a great tool for capturing my random thoughts and actually organizing them into cohesive career paths. Amazing! Thank you Carol! "
Taj Oakland, CA Green Career Changer
"Hi Carol, I love your Green Career Central website and deeply thank you for making the trial membership available. This is likely the only site of its kind on the Internet. A lot of thought and care have been put into it. Thanks to the exercises in Step 1, I'm finally able to articulate what I'm passionate about and how I want to use my passion in the world. Thank you so much."
Alice San Ramon, CA Green Career Changer
"Thanks for hosting the Plug into the Green Economy teleconference tonight. It was very informative, encouraging, and helpful. Thanks again for your site, your awesome service, and your sage advice!"
Paul Santa Cruz, CA Green Career Changer
"Learning to strengthen my HeartMagnet enabled me to listen and trust my heart wisdom. The journey has been so joyful because I trust myself so much more than before. There are new surprises around every corner that guide me toward my new future."
Michele Redwood City, CA Dental Hygienist turned Integrative Health Consultant
"Carol, thanks for your first Tip of the Week. Connecting with what I'm drawn to brought tears to my eyes and made me feel happy and excited. I now know what I'm looking for in my green career. I will continue to look to you and yours for support as I make my way forward. Thank you."
Sample Articles
Steps to Your Green Career
What Counts as a Green Job: An Updated Definition
Six Ways to Move Your Green Career Forward While Keeping Your Current Job
The Secret to Getting Hired by Green Companies
Shorten Your Job Search with a Green Career Niche
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