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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FILLING FAST!
12/9 Day-Long Sustainability-Related Careers Seminar
Foresight's day-long seminars provide an intensive jump start for those seeking to accelerate their career development process.
More Information and Registration
Careers Workshops Return to Seattle in February 2010:
Registration open:
2/12/10 (Friday) Afternoon - Part I
2/15/10 (Monday) Evening - Part II
(Register at same time for Part I, which is a required prerequisite)
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SUSTAINOVATE WINTER TERM
A Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Innovation
In Chicago and Amsterdam
January 11- 29, 2010
Application Deadline: Extended until Monday, November 23
This Winter Term, Foresight Design Initiative invites 8–10 people on an experiential foray into the complex and challenging question of how to innovate more sustainable cities. In both Chicago and Amsterdam, participants will examine how businesses, energy, waste, water, transportation, the built environment, and urban planning are evolving to keep up with the demands of climate change, population growth, and consumption. Download the complete program information and application (145 KB PDF), and/or contact program coordinator Amanda Medress.
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STAY INFORMED: Chicago's Sustainability
"A" List!
A moderated, central source for information about sustainability-related events, jobs, and issues relevant to the Chicagoland area, including announcements of upcoming Chicago Green Drinks, Foresight's email lists includes many of the most sustainability minded people and businesses in the area. Volume is kept to a minimum; most items are compiled into the biweekly e-newsletter. Upon entering your email address below, you can choose to join the general and/or the sustainable business list(s). Foresight's lists are never sold nor shared.
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FIND GREEN: Chicago Green Business Directory
The most comprehensive screened list of its kind in Chicago, Foresight's Green Business directory is easily searchable by category or business name and includes members of the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance as well as many others.
CONNECT: Chicago Green Drinks
Foresight's popular monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability issues, Green Drinks has become the de facto hub of "green" Chicago.
CAREERS: Sustainability Careers Workshops
Held on a regular basis, Foresight's Sustainability Careers Workshops address issues associated with researching, applying for, and securing a sustainability-related career.
DESIGN: Foresight Studio
The heart of the organization, Foresight's multidisciplinary design studio has undertaken a range of sustainability related projects, ranging from developing websites, to producing large public exhibits to reconsidering (and understanding) complex systems. Can we do something for you?
MORE: Other Resources
Information on topics including sustainability-related graduate programs, local organic restaurants and sources, sustainable gift ideas, relevant documentaries, and green office practices.
GET INVOLVED: Internships & Volunteers
Two ways to get involved, be sure to choose the appropriate link.
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ABOUT FORESIGHT
The Foresight Design Initiative takes action and fosters dialog on sustainable innovation in Chicago. It undertakes both its own programs, such as the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance, Chicago Green Drinks, and Urban Sustainable Design Studio, and consults on the development of others with a range of partners. Foresight views Design as a systematic approach to problem-solving that applies not only to traditional design fields, like graphics and architecture, but to business and policymaking. Through its diverse activities, the organization engages the general public, business and government to build community, educate and take action to sustain and improve the quality of life without sacrificing the needs of future generations.
About the Photo: Sustainability in Chicago
A one acre market garden, created by The Resource Center (a local non-profit) stands as a model of serious sustainable agriculture in the city of Chicago. This site, made fertile by compost from the Resource Center’s licensed facility, yields a wide variety of produce for the Green City Market, neighboring restaurants and local residents.
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