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More than half of Gen Z and millennials are pressuring employers to green their companies — and almost that many would switch jobs to help the climate. Great news: This new season of Degree is all about “How to Green Your Job.” If you’re looking to change careers or want to “green” the job you already have – this season, hosted by sustainability jobs expert Yesh Pavlik Slenk, is for you.
And even better news: there are a ton of opportunities to get paid to fight climate change — opportunities that are surprising, hidden, or just emerging. You’re likely more qualified than you think.
Season 6 includes inspiring stories of people who’ve found green careers or adapted their existing jobs to be more climate friendly. Hear from screenwriter, director and producer Scott Z. Burns; Ciara Imani May, founder of Rebundle, which makes non-toxic, plant-based braids; Drew Wilkinson, climate activist and co-founder of Microsoft’s 10,000-member employees sustainability community; Rebecca Weston, co-president of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America, and more! You’ll even hear some advice from a green career coach, who will help guide you to Green Your Job!
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Published 11/15/23
Federal legislation is projected to create 1.5 million new jobs in infrastructure and clean energy each year for the next ten years! Whether you want to decarbonize energy supply chains for hydrogen hubs, accelerate electric vehicle battery manufacturing or write grants to implement geothermal...
Published 11/08/23