Invite - LEED Training - DeKalb - Winter Webinars

Make your resume stand out with the premier sustainability designation called the LEED Green Associate! LEED is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. As buildings can become LEED Certified, people can become LEED accredited! The best way to break into the sustainability space is to attain the LEED Green Associate. It also shows employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. Since the LEED GA exam doesn’t have a stellar pass rate, the value of the extra letters behind your name will carry even more weight.

Our engaging webinars have helped over 10K students and professionals learn the material cold AND clear the exam with a very high passing rate. The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships and jobs and now is a great time to add this credential.

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. February 5 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

2. February 24 2022 – 5:00PM – 9:30PM EST

3. March 12 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

4. April 2 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

5. April 23 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

6. May 14 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST    - OR -

7. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – On-Demand

 

The above options (1-7) are all identical.

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

This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!

Cost: $200 - Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)

Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options - https://leadinggreen.com/online

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

 

Soliciting undergrad applications for REU: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving in Human Dominated Wetland Ecosystems

Here is information about a summer program for undergraduate students at RIT in Rochester, NY. 

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program emphasizes engaging students in interdisciplinary earth systems research that builds collaboration and communication skills for solving complex environmental problems. We will use wetland restoration as a lens through which participants will get hands-on experience studying the interactions between science and society that shape ecosystem functions and services.  This is an interdisciplinary program and we welcome participants from all academic majors who are interested in environmental science questions. We especially welcome applications from students in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science. This 10-week program will run from Sunday, May 22 to Saturday, July 30. Participants are provided with a $6,000 stipend for the summer, plus reimbursement for travel to/from Rochester, on-campus housing, and a meal allowance.

For more information and to apply: https://www.rit.edu/science/interdisciplinary-problem-solving. Applications are due February 15, 2022.

Additional details:

This program is for students who are enrolled in a college or university, including community college, and who will not yet have completed their undergraduate degree by the end of the summer session. This program is particularly well suited for students who will be completing their second or third year and who have limited access to research opportunities at their home institution. We encourage women, members of under-represented minorities, and deaf or hard-of-hearing students to apply. NSF funding requirements restrict participation to students who are US citizens, US nationals, or permanent residents. 

Projects will be grouped into interdisciplinary research clusters that include the following approaches: (i) biogeochemistry and ecology, (ii) sociological feedbacks, and (iii) geospatial patterns and scaling. This summer research experience centers around four key components: (1) mentored research projects, (2) interdisciplinary skill development, (3) professional development workshops, and (4) scientific communication and outreach.  Students will participate in weekly workshops focusing on both interdisciplinary research skills and professional development. Skills workshops are designed to expose all participants to the wide range of approaches that are used in interdisciplinary earth science research, with topics ranging from sequencing to remote sensing. Professional development workshops will focus on scientific best practices and communication skills and will culminate in activities where students will disseminate their research in a range of settings, including youth programs, community events, and RIT’s undergraduate research symposium.

Questions?  Contact:

Carmody McCalley, Assistant Professor

ckmsbi@rit.edu

 

Christy Tyler, Professor

actsbi@rit.edu 

February Career Fairs

Please help Career Services spread the word to students about the spring semester career fairs, starting with the February 8^th Career Fair Prep Workshop! 

 

Chicago Park District - Natural Areas Seasonal Jobs

The Chicago Park District is now hiring seasonal Worker and Technician (crew leader) positions on the Natural Areas Crew. The Natural Areas Crew is responsible for ecological restoration and management of the CPD’s prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. Duties include:

 

• Using conservation and restoration methods to improve the overall quality of natural areas, including mowing, herbicide application, hand pulling, and planting.

• Identifying and learning both native and non-native flora relevant to the region.

• Trail maintenance, fence repairs, garbage removal, and general park upkeep.

• Engaging communities and working with volunteer groups to promote environmental education.

 

Both positions are 35-40 hrs/week for 6 months

Pay is $20.04/hr for Workers and $30.48/hr for Technicians.

Candidates must be able to report to one or multiple service yards:

• 1000 East Oakwood Blvd. Chicago, IL 60653
• 3730 E 95th St. Chicago, IL 60617 
• 11555 S Stony Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60633

 

Candidates must be able to perform manual labor and be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Candidates will be required to obtain a pesticide license and apply herbicides. Interested applicants must apply online by Wednesday, February 23rd.

 

The Latino Center Alternative Spring Break Application

For the cost of round-trip airfare, spend your spring break in Arizona, creating sustainable, community-led change from the ground up.

The 2022 Latino Center Alternative Spring Break, March 12-March 19, 2022, will take 10 NIU students to the Pinetop-Lakeside area (about 3 hours from Phoenix) where they will participate in projects related to water, food, agriculture, and education.

The Latino Center will provide for the following costs:
✅Housing
✅3 meals / day
✅All transportation (excluding airfare)
✅Supplies and materials for volunteer work

A limited number of spots are being made available. Please fill out the online application:
go.niu.edu/LatinoCenterSpringBreak

This opportunity is open to all NIU students in good academic standing.

***All activities are subject to modification or cancellation based on Covid-19 restrictions, as they evolve.***

Cosponsored by the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies, and the Latino Resource Center.

https://go.niu.edu/LatinoCenterSpringBreak