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How Active Listening Can Boost Your Career (and How to Do It Right)

People often assume it’s what they say that matters most in job interviews or in conversations with supervisors or coworkers. After all, you can’t prove yourself and what you’re capable of without first telling the people around you what you …

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Introvert vs. Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Leader

Introverts and extroverts form the two ends of the personality spectrum. Most people are somewhere in the middle. While leaders come in all forms, the best ones are those who can adapt their personality traits, especially at work. They can …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Featured Mentors

Ashleigh Sims

Alumni, Pathway: Environmental Communication & Action, Pathway: Museum & Archival Studies
  • Archaeologist Environmental Science Associates
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  • Process Improvement Lead T. Marzetti Company
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Kelsey Hopkins

Alumni, Pathway: Environmental Communication & Action
  • Programs & Content Manager Solar Energy Industries Association
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Michael J. Herman

Alumni, Pathway: Activism & Social Change, Pathway: Entrepreneurship, Pathway: Environmental Communication & Action
  • Business Development Greenleaf Energy Solutions
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Emma Cotter

Alumni, Pathway: Activism & Social Change, Pathway: Environmental Communication & Action
  • Development Coordinator Conservation Law Foundation
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  • Senior Manager, Category Lead - Global Strategic Insights Johnson & Johnson
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  • Staff Hydrogeologist Golder Associates
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  • Legal Counsel, U.S. Operations Husky Energy
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  • Geologist Marathon Oil
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Michaela Lawrence

Alumni, Pathway: Activism & Social Change, Pathway: Environmental Communication & Action
  • Staff Scientist Geosyntec Consultants
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Taryn Gress

Alumni, Pathway: Activism & Social Change
  • Strategic Director, National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities Case Western Reserve University
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Skill-Building Classes

Revit Insight: Energy Analysis

Taught by Jim Cowan
Buildings consume the lion’s share of all of the energy produced in the US. With construction projects ramping up over…

Sustainable and ESG Supply Chains

Taught by Eddie Davila
We’ve all experienced how supply chains can break down, but what can you do to keep your organization’s supply chains…

Daily Habits to Live Sustainably

Taught by Elizabeth Bagley, PhD
Going all in on personal climate solutions doesn’t have to be a sacrifice. In fact, many climate actions have a…

34 Things to Know about Carbon and Climate

Taught by Seth Godin
The simple facts of climate change will surprise you. In this course, Seth Godin and a team of volunteer editors…

Sustainability for Design, Construction, and Manufacturing

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Design, construction, and manufacturing are vital industries, but have you wondered about ways to make them sustainable while adding value?…

The Employee’s Guide to Sustainability

Taught by Elizabeth Bagley, PhD
Companies around the world view sustainability as a strategic imperative. This course is for employees who want to support that…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Healthy Building Foundations

Taught by Keara Fanning
What is a healthy building? A healthy building can be seen as the next generation of green buildings. It includes…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability

Taught by Sue Duke
As nations and industries worldwide make commitments toward a more environmentally sustainable future, many questions must be considered. How can…

Navigating Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Leaders

Taught by Lucas Joppa
Regardless of industry, the global business sector is being transformed around a common issue: environmental sustainability. Business leaders around the…

Michelle Kaufmann’s Platinum LEED Home Remodel: Start to Finish

Taught by Michelle Kaufmann
With home remodels, especially sustainable ones designed by architects like Michelle Kaufman, more square footage isn’t always the answer. Her…

Green Building Studio: Energy Analysis

Taught by Eric Wing
Autodesk Green Building Studio (GBS) helps you optimize the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of your building designs. It can…

Cert Prep: LEED Green Associate

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Are you passionate—and knowledgeable—about the latest green building principles and practices? If so, earning the LEED Green Associate credential can…

Introduction to LEED Credentialing

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Earning a LEED credential signifies your deep understanding of sustainable design and construction. If you’re interested in earning a LEED…

Introduction to LEED Certification

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system evaluates buildings for their environmental performance and encourages the use…

Green Building Concepts Foundations

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Green buildings offer a host of environmental and economic benefits while supporting the health and well-being of their occupants. In…

Learning Design for Sustainability

Taught by Scott Boylston
The world is facing a number of environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our future depends on sustainable solutions that improve…

Smarter Cities: Using Data to Drive Urban Innovation

Taught by Jonathan Reichental
By 2050, over 70% of us will live in cities. But are our cities ready? Today, cities face challenges such…

Smart Cities: Solving Urban Problems Using Technology

Taught by Jonathan Reichental
Cities are changing rapidly—growing in size and density, creating more waste, and using more resources. To solve the problems these…