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Massachusetts Green Career Conference

Holidday Inn Marlborough, MA
Wednesday, · -

YOUR FUTURE IN CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Marlborough Holiday Inn www.MassGreenCareers.org

Register @ http://greencareer.eventbrite.com

Conference Program

8-8:45am REGISTRATION

8:45-9:15 KEYNOTE SESSION

A Swathe of People, A Spectrum of Skills
- What it Takes to Make Environmentalism Work Based on a dramatic battle fought through the Supreme Court, The Snail Darter and the Dam (Yale Press) is the classic story of the American environmental movement to protect human and wildlife ecosystems. Hear from its inspiring lawyer and author who proves that environment-related careers are the foundation for a more sustainable future. Zygmunt Plater Professor of Environmental Law, Boston College Kevin Doyle Green Economy; Workforce Development, NE Clean Energy Council

9:30-10:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Make Your Career Greener Are you ready to transform the life and work you love into something passionate and purposeful? There is no time like the present to make it happen.
Cornelia Shipley Coach and Author, Design Your Life

Sustainability Management - Is it For You? Three sustainability managers describe their careers and responsibilities with diverse stakeholders in this growing field. Brent Wasser Manager, Sustainable Food & Agriculture Program, Williams College Kate Henley Program Coordinator, Environmental Defense Fund Jeff Elie Manager, Energy and Sustainability, City of Salem

Urban Gardening & Farming Opportunities in urban and regional food production are growing and are key to future sustainability. Hear about current trends. Rose Arruda Urban Agriculture Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Derek Christianson Farmer, Brix Bounty Farm; Board of Directors, SE Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership & Northeast Organic Farming Association

Biking The world of biking whether for commuter transport, sports, or recreation is moving forward. An expanding infrastructure of trails, products, and services offer a plethora of career opportunities. Galen Mook Marketing and Advocacy, Landry’s Bicycles Craig Della Penna Executive Director, Northeast Greenway Solutions

11-noon CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Bridging Education and Career Gaps What do we need to know about navigating career pathways? What can employers and educators do to harness talent? Connecting education and careers requires STEM, internships, co-op education, workforce training programs, and more. Joyce Mayln-Smith Managing Project Director, Education Development Center James Jolicoeur Superintendent, Leominster Public Schools Tamika Jacques Director, Workforce Development Programs, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Environmental Entrepreneurs Hear from entrepreneurs creating eco-related careers for themselves and others. Learn about start ups and established businesses, and resources that support them. Jason Hanna Co-Founder, Greentown Labs Chad Sumner Principal, SumCo Eco Contracting; member, NE Environmental Business Council

Linking Human & Wildlife EcoSystems Working to protect and restore native wildlife and habitats is essential for ecological health. Learn about designing effective citizen action initiatives and interactions with government. Hear about opportunities for citizens to carry their environmental analysis into the practical world of government and business. Zygmunt Plater Professor, Boston College; Author Mary Griffin Commissioner, Massachusetts Fish, Wildlife & Environmental Law Bruce Winn President, Berkshire Environmental Action Team

Environmental Research & Strategy Learn about research, writing, and targeting the right audience to pave the way for policy and social change. Effective communication skills advance environmental causes and one’s own career. Heidi Garret Peltier Assistant Research Professor, Political Economy Research Institute (PERI), UMass Amherst Emily Avery-Miller External Relations Manager, Environment Northeast Mark Myles Training Program Manager, Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI)

noon-1:00 LUNCH, INFORMAL ROUNDTABLES

1:00-2:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Businesses & Organizations that Are Hiring Learn about businesses and agencies, their recent hires, current openings, and future prospects. Dan Cook President, Conservation Solutions Katie McVey Senior Recruiting Manager, Next Step Living Michelle Waters Ekanem Director of Civil Rights Diversity and Outreach, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Matt Arner Owner, Solar Flair Jackson Fernandes Market Manager, Planet Aid

Supply Chain Management Learn from a supply chain recruiter and a sustainable supply chain manager who work with many stakeholders to reduce the environmental impacts of materials that companies procure, process, and distribute products to consumers. Bob McInturff President, McInturff Associates Bridget Ferrari Sustainable Supply Chain Manager, National Grid

Sustainable Living Make a rewarding career from helping others to live more sustainably. Hear from rainmakers whose practical solutions create greener horizons for themselves, their clients, and the planet. Ben Barkan Owner, Home Harvest Mark King Owner, Kings Berry Farm

Green Tourism Learn about the greener side of tourism - food, lodging, mobility, and recreation. Opportunities exist to engage, educate, and employ many people in eco-tourism. Dan Ruben Executive Director, Boston Green Tourism

2:30-3:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Educating Our Future Workforce How do we mold the next-gen workforce? Real world experience, on-the-job training, placement assistance, and ongoing support offer greater promise for educator, employee, and employer success. Adrian Dahlin Director of Admissions, Conway School, Sustainable Landscape Planning and Design Laura Porter Green Jobs Coordinator, Co-op Power

Business Incubator Services Where can you find eco-minded rising business stars? Business incubators provide professional business development services to diverse individuals in the green economy.

Architecture & Resilience
Learn about the skills and knowledge practitioners bring to the table for urban planning and sustainable development. Urban design and mapping analytics mitigate environmental risks and ensure a safer future. Greg Minott Co-Founder & Architect, DREAM Collaborative Troy Depeiza Co-Founder & Architect, DREAM Collaborative John Gravelin Director, GIS Development, Linnean Solutions Hannah Clark Project Manager, Linnean Solutions

Clean Energy Massachusetts now has 615 MW of solar installed. The State ranked No.2 in the nation in clean energy technology in the "U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index 2013". Hear about clean energy policy and job creation in Massachusetts where clean energy jobs are growing. Jamie Eldridge State Senator, Massachusetts Kevin Doyle Principal, Green Economy; Workforce Development Chair, New England Clean Energy Council Andrew Chabot Program Manager, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Registration fee covers exhibits, sessions, networking, breakfast, lunch, parking, & WiFi.

$45 Students $75 after August 27 Groups (5 or more) can use promotional code GROUP for $5 discount Teacher/student groups contact jenboudrie@gmail.com for assistance

www.MassGreenCareers.org

This event is part of the ACA Standard calendar.

Contact:
Academic & Career Advising
aca@keene.edu
8-2500
Categories: Student Advising
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To request accommodations for a disability, please contact the coordinator at least two weeks prior to the event.

Contact Keene State College

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229 Main Street
Keene, New Hampshire 03435