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Home Workshops
Green Career Conference 2008 Nov 22 2008, 8am - 7pm 
Saturday, November 22, 2008 Practical tools for finding and getting your dream job Insider perspectives from industry experts How to use the skills you have to get the green job you want Crucial tips for successful career transition And much more! Student Discount: Save $100 use code: greenstudent and bring student ID Check out our Facebook Group! Networking, rideshare, directions, and more. Click on "join this group" in the upper right to participate. See Below for Directions Overview of the day: All Day: Bring a Resume - Experience Unlimited will be offering free onsite resume review Conversation Mapping - Interactive idea generation and networking with alumni from the GreenMBA 7:00-8:00 Registration Coffee and morning refreshments 8:00-8:15 Welcome 8:15-9:00 Opening Keynote: Green Careers in the Expanding Green Economy Kevin Danaher of Global Exchange will offer a big picture perspective on the opportunities and challenges of the expanding green economy 9:00-10:00 Industry Perspectives Panel Experienced professionals offer an inside perspective on trends and opportunities in their fields Photovoltaics Green Media & Web 2.0 Natural Foods Marketing Solar Thermal 10:00-11:00 HR, Recruiter, and Career Development Panel Strategy, tools, perspectives, and tips from green career professionals 11:00-12:00 Finding Your Green Niche Carol McClelland, PhD, author of "Your Dream Career For Dummies" and founder of Greencareercentral.com will offer insights on matching skill and passion with opportunity 1:00-5:00 Afternoon Sessions The New Apollo Program; Clean Energy, Good Jobs with Heidi Pickman of Apollo Alliance Opportunities in Solar; Design and Installation Focus with Joel Kauffman of Independent Energy Systems Strategies and Tactics for the Effective Job Search with Marie Kerpan of Green Careers Understanding Solar; Sales and Marketing Focus with Mike Arenson of Arenson Solar Nailing the Interview with Jason A Ulibarri of GreenPlanetCareers.com Emerging Opportunities in Green Media and Web 2.0 with Joey and Stacey Shepp of Earthsite.net Solar Thermal; New Opportunities with Innovative Technology with Daniel Beattie of EnviroPlumbing Brainstorming Solutions to Your Job Search Frustrations with Carol McClelland of GreenCareerCentral.com Taking the Entrepreneurial Road; Pros and Cons of Starting Something New with Lana Holmes, co-founder of Farmsreach.com and 20+ other start-ups Career Implications of the Impending Energy Crisis with Chris Nelder of GetRealist.com and EnergyandCapital.com Brand Management and Marketing; Tools and Strategies from the Natural Foods Trade with Greg Hartman, President of Oasis Sales and Marketing Resources for Research: Exploring your Green Career Options with Jim Cassio, consultant and author of Green Careers Resource Guide and Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future and with Christina Rogers, of Angeles Career Consulting 5:00-6:00 Closing Presentation Paul Hannam, author, and founder of Bright Green Talent, will offer tips, tools, strategies and perspective, for your success 6:00-7:30 Organic wine, refreshments, and Networking Continue the conversation and networking to make contacts and get to know presenters, potential employers, and fellow job-seekers. Have a refreshing organic beverage and get to know the green community! Location Details: Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union on the UC Berkeley campus. The MLK Student Union is on the corner of Bancroft Way and Telegraph Ave. •Campus map •Map •Public transportation •Accommodations •Parking: oStudent Union Garage. The entrance to the Student Union Garage is on the north side of Bancroft Avenue, just west of Telegraph Avenue. The garage is located directly below the MLK Student Union. oTelegraph/Channing Garage. This is two blocks from the University on Telegraph, between Durant and Channing. It is called the “Sather Lot.” Driving Directions to the STUDENT UNION GARAGE From San Francisco / SF Airport / SF Peninsula (via 101 North): Exit to San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge Exit to 80 East (after crossing Bay Bridge) Take University Avenue exit; head east for approximately 1.5 miles Turn right on Oxford Street Turn left on Durant Avenue Turn left on Telegraph Avenue; move into right lane Turn left on Bancroft Way Turn right into MLK Jr. Student Union Garage (just past bus stop) From Oakland / Oakland Airport / San Jose (via 880 North): Exit to 980 (becomes 24 East after crossing 580) Take Claremont Avenue exit; turn left on Claremont Avenue Turn left on College Avenue Turn left on Bancroft Way Turn right into MLK Jr. Student Union Garage (just past bus stop after crossing Telegraph Avenue) From Walnut Creek / Concord (via 24 West): Take College Avenue exit (exit runs along Miles Avenue--College begins at first traffic light) Turn right on College Avenue Turn left on Bancroft Way Turn right into MLK Jr. Student Union Garage (just past bus stop after crossing Telegraph Avenue) From Davis / Sacramento (via 80 West): Take University Avenue exit; head east for approximately 1.5 miles Turn right on Oxford Street Turn left on Durant Avenue Turn left on Telegraph Avenue (move into right lane) Turn left on Bancroft Way Turn right into MLK Jr. Student Union Garage (just past bus stop) Location UC Berkeley Berkeley CA 94704 Facility: Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union Room: Pauley Ballroom |
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