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American Geophysical Union Graduate Fellowship

By Sharath Bhaskar on December 21, 2009 3 Comments geochemical, Grants, history, ocean science, Students

The American Society for Environmental History (ASEH) have announced for their 2010-2011 American geophysical Union Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science. This is a 12 months program in which doctoral students will complete a dissertation covering history of our Environment.

EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants

By Tracey de Morsella on November 19, 2009 2 Comments environmental education, Environmental Education Grant Program, environmental stewardship, EPA, grant, Students, teachers, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. EPA expects to award approximately 100 grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000.

Apply for The 2nd Annual College FilterForGood Eco-Challenge

By Tracey de Morsella on September 6, 2009 3 Comments bike, bottled water-free, Brita, California Lutheran University, Climate Change, College FilterForGood Eco-Challenge, Craig Altemose, deforestation. Kelly Garbach, environment, Filter Fellows, forest conservation, forests, fossil fuels, Gideon Burdick, greenhouse gas emissions, Harvard Law School, Jay O'Hara, landfill, LEED-certified dorm, MAPS, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Power Shift, Office of Sustainability, planting trees, Presidential Administrative Fellow, Real Time Energy Monitor, Students, sustainable practices.Joshua Lasky, The George Washington University, The University of Arkansas, The University of Minnesota, University of California-Davis, Warren Wilson College, Washington University

The Brita Products Company invites proposals for its second annual College FilterForGood Eco-Challenge Grant Program. Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing in an accredited college or university in the U.S. are encouraged to prepare a proposal and budget for a program that is either action-based or will create tangible results in the interest of helping to protect the environment. The program should be initiated and make significant progress towards completion by April 2010.

Green Event Spotlight: 2009 Green Professionals Conference

By Tracey de Morsella on July 14, 2009 1 Comment employment, emvironment, energy efficiency, Green Business, green professionals, Green Professionals Conference, job seekers, jobs, OR, Oregon, Portland, Students, sustainability, sustainability industry, sustainable

The 2009 Green Professionals Conference is a one-day event focusing on the future of the industry and employment opportunities. The Green Professionals Conference provides job-seekers, first and second year Green Professionals and industry experts with vital networking, educational resources and employment opportunities. By uniting individuals and organizations with a common vision, this event cultivates a community dedicated to a more sustainable world.

GREEN CAREER PERSPECTIVES: Non-Technical Green Careers, Get a Green Job with Networking; Resume Strategies, Penetrating The Green Job Market

By Tracey de Morsella on April 23, 2009 1 Comment America’s Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs, Amie Vaccaro, blogging, Bright Green Talent, Carol McClelland, conserve energy, contacts, credentials, eco-friendly, Ecofrenzy, enironmental impact, environmental responsibility movement, experienced workers, green career, green economy, green industry, Green Job, green job hunting, Green Job Market, green networking, green networking events, green non-profit, green resume, greenbiz, increasing operating efficiency, introductions, Karydes Consulting, layoffs, Megy Karydes, Network, networking, Nick Ellis, Non-Technical Green Careers, proactive introductions, professional network, reduce emissions, referrals, research, Resume Boot Camp, Social Media, Social Venture Technology Group, Students, SVP GRoup, thank you notes, Tom Ballantyne, Torchiana Mastrov & Sapiro, training, volunteering

The following green career strategies and perspectives that I found around the web. If you have a green career strategy or perspective that you would like to share, do not hesitate to contact us. Amie Vaccaro, editor of the blog, Ecofrenzy, has created a list of 15 ways to find your green dream job using networking. Carolyn at Bright Green Talent has posted an informative three-part Resume Boot Camp for student and Grads seeking a green career. Carol McClelland explains that most of the jobs within the green economy have the same job titles they have in the traditional economy. She lists several ways you can see yourself fitting into in the green economy and provide a few strategies to use to map your way into the green economy. GreenBiz.com recently talked two career experts to get their advice on entering the green job market and asked if they had special tips for experienced workers who are looking for new opportunities following layoffs.