[RESECON] AI, Sustainability and Jobs-- Webinar 2/9

 

AI, Sustainability and Jobs: 

Navigating the Changing Career Landscape

 

Feb 9 from 7pm to 8:30pm EST: Register Here.

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How is artificial intelligence reshaping sustainability work—and what does it mean for job search and your career?

From hiring and job searches to the skills employers value most, AI is already transforming how people find, prepare for, and succeed in sustainability and mission-aligned roles. Understanding these shifts isn’t optional—it’s essential for anyone planning their next career move.

Join Dr. Eban Goodstein, economist and Director of the Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability, in conversation with Ayana Fernandes Pilgrim, CEO of The Talent Cornerstone Co, for a practical, forward-looking discussion on how AI is reshaping the sustainability job market.

Together, they’ll explore how AI is changing:

• The way employers recruit, screen, and hire
• The skills and experiences that stand out in sustainability roles
• Job search strategies—from resumes to networking—in an AI-influenced market

This free webinar will help you cut through the hype and focus on what actually matters: how to position yourself for meaningful, mission-aligned work as technology reshapes the employment landscape.

What You’ll Gain

• Clarity and Context: Understand where AI is having real impact in sustainability careers—and where it isn’t
• Career Strategy: Learn how to adapt your job search, skills, and positioning for today’s evolving market
• Expert Insight: Hear directly from leaders working at the intersection of sustainability, talent, and workforce trends
• Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get real-time guidance

This session is ideal for early- and mid-career professionals exploring sustainability roles, recent graduates entering the job market, and anyone navigating a career pivot in an increasingly AI-shaped world.

Join us to better understand the landscape—and take control of your next career move.

Registration is open for IAEP Student Career Conference (virtual)

 On Saturday, February 7th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST, IAEP will be holding its annual Student Career Seminar. This free online seminar with members of the IAEP Board includes topics, such as How to Network and Interview, The Benefits of Professional Organizations, About Internships and their Value, and How to Build your Resume. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the environmental profession, gain insights into essential skill sets, and connect with practitioners who are committed to supporting early‑career development. Whether you are defining your direction or preparing to launch your career, this session offers a concise and informative introduction to the breadth of opportunities within our field.

 

Reservations are required at www.iaepnetwork.org.

Webinar: How to Get a Job in Sustainability

 Eban Goodstein, Director of Bard College Graduate Programs in Sustainability, will be leading his annual fall November 10 at 7 PM eastern, on "How to Get A Job in Sustainability."  Register here.

 Dr. Goodstein's inspiration for the webinar and more information: One of my colleagues told our Bard MBA students the other day: "It's not what you know, or who you know, but who knows you". So true, and the subtitle for this year's conversation is "Building Connections that Matter". In a tough overall US job market, how can you create a foundation for the long haul, doing work that matters? Join the discussion on-line, Linked in Post here.

Incremental Excellence Awards Virtual Winner Announcements-Nov. 4th

 The Incremental Excellence Awards-2025 – Virtual Winner Announcements!!

 

(Please feel invited and encouraged to share this invitation with collegues, students and anyone motivated to see how industry is INCREMENTALLY improving toward better ESG implementation…)

 

…because a company can’t go from zero to ESG perfection in a year!

 

Please join us for an educational exchange about the practical, industry progress toward ESG implementation! The Incremental Excellence Award (www.ce-award.com) has been established by Herens Quality Asset Management, a distinguished initiative aimed at acknowledging companies that have taken incremental steps in their progress as responsible corporate citizens towards all stakeholders, including society, employees, the environment, and shareholders.

 

The objective is to recognize those companies that are on the path to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) excellence, even if they haven't reached perfection in this area. We believe that it is precisely the journey from the bottom to the top that has the most profound impact. The Award winners are selected from 11 global industry sectors. Each winner has demonstrated both quantitatively and qualitatively incremental, gradual progress toward becoming more ESG responsible regarding the challenges faced in each of their respective industries.

 

The audience will be perhaps surprised as the winners may not always be the obvious as the winners selected have shown the most significant progress. This means that companies that have already achieved a high ESG standard most likely will not be selected as winners!

 

Join us on November 4^th from 13:00-14:30 (CET)  Registration link:  IEA Winner Announcements 2025

 

Thank you for your time, efforts and consideration.

 

PS: Don’t forget to Save-The-Date for March 31^st, 2026 for the physical event in Zurich, Switzerland.

LEED Training - Fall Webinars

 LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. September 6 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. October 4 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
3. November 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
4. December 20 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST   - OR -
5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-5) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks - all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It's the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!

Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Join 2025 Pathways to Graduate Survey and Data Science Training

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