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Exploring pathways to green careers green360careers.net. Green 360 ~ World of…. GREEN 360. Overview. Green Career Development High School Program. Integrates career preparation with environmental sustainability and green employment. Goals
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Exploring pathways to green careers green360careers.net
Green 360 ~ World of…. GREEN 360
Overview • Green Career Development High School Program. Integrates career preparation with environmental sustainability and green employment. • Goals • Inspire students to become Changemakers in our green workforce • Prepare students to make informed career choices and create pathways to green careers • 2013-14 rollout throughout Central & Northern CA • Developers: WestEd and The Intelleto Advantage • Funded by PG&E
Community • Green Gurus & Career Coaches –share career perspectives through blogs and interviews. • Career Catalyst – informs green career choices. An online career interests inventory links with DOL database and green jobs. Green Gurus Google, City of Berkeley, Siemens, Earth Justice, Rising Sun Energy Center, EBMUD, Saatchi & Saatchi S, Air Resources Board, PG&E & others “Green 360 made me want to get a green career and prior to viewing this site the thought never even crossed my mind.” – Green 360 high school student green360careers.net
Online Course Content • Career Exploration • Environmental Sustainability Challenges & Changemaker Roles • Networking • Informational Interviewing • Green 360 Journey – Final Project Green360careers.net/course
Career Catalyst Jump start career exploration • Discover Interests • Explore Jobs • Personal Locker • Make a Difference • Lesson Plans “I learned that my career can be a green career. I learned that I can follow my dreams and still make a difference.” Green 360 high school student Green360careers.net/catalyst
Teachers Commons Teacher Development • Training, resources, community membership, and on-going support • Startup and facilitation strategies • Technology setup • Customize course: activities, grading, due dates • Facilitation tips • Peer-to-peer discussions
Contact Information Laurie Maak, WestEd • lmaak@wested.org • 510-520-4658 Joanne Martens, The Intelleto Advantage • joanne@green360careers.net • 408-691-5678 • green360careers.net