SUSTAINABLE CAREERS WORKSHOP Developed by popular demand, and led by some of Chicago's leading sustainability professionals, Foresight's Sustainable Careers Workshop is intended to provide an overview of the information needed to enter this dynamic and burgeoning field. Groups for the two-hour sessions are kept intentionally small in order to facilitate questions and discussion. Classes are offered for those who are early in their professional lives and those further along and are considering a transition. While the material for each is similiar, this separation affords participants a better chance to learn from one another. The workshop includes sections on: Saving the World (From Itself): The What & Why of Sustainability Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of a Self Assessment (and Tips on Doing One) Finding Your Place: Types of Sustainability Careers Knowing What to Know: Degrees & Skill Sets for Sustainability The Psychology of Hiring: And What You Can Do About It Foot Meet Door: Networking and Informational Interviews Carpe Diem: Your Next Steps Participants are also provided with a several handouts that include supporting materials and a variety of relevant key resources. Sessions are generally held twice a month. Note: these workshops tend to sell out quickly. In order to secure a place, you are encouraged to register sooner rather than later. SCHEDULING & REGISTRATION Workshops are held approximately twice a month and tend to fill-up quickly. To be added to the wait list, please send your name and contact information to: careers@foresightdesign.org. Those on the wait list will be given a few days to register for the next sessions before they are opened to the public. For information about upcoming classes, please visit the Foresight Events Calendar. Questions? Call Foresight at: (773) 271-1990. FACILITATORS Peter Nicholson Executive Director, Foresight Design Initiative Broadly knowledgeable on sustainability issues, Peter leads a multifaceted career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental and economic sustainability. He consults on and undertakes innovative sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and diverse businesses. Considered a highly adept discussion facilitator, he hosts Foresight’s bimonthly Chicago Green Drinks panels and is in regular demand as a guest speaker, moderator and educator. Peter is dedicated to the education of the next generation of sustainability-minded leaders and regularly mentors interns as well as teaches the organization’s Urban Sustainable Design Studio. Co-facilitators are drawn from group of senior sustainability professionals, including: Lindsay James Manager, Sustainable Strategey, InterfaceFLOR As Manager of Sustainable Strategy for Interface Inc.’s commercial flooring division, Lindsay, is responsible for translating Interface’s leadership in sustainability into the marketplace. As part of her role, she provides clarity and guidance for clients on challenges they are facing to become more sustainable within their respective organizations. She typically speaks on the business of sustainability, sustainability education (including best practices, trends and research), the importance for organizations to be transparent and therefore credible in communicating sustainability, and sustainable living. Lindsay is a LEED Accredited Professional and an active member in the Chicago Chapter of the United States Green Building Council. Lindsay’s professional experience includes economic consulting with Analysis Group, commercial real estate acquisitions with Piedmont Commercial Properties, and environmental economics research with RTI International. Sadhu Johnston Chief Environmental Office & Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, City of Chicago David Reynolds, P.E. Vice President/Senior Section Manager, EarthTech Formerly First Deputy Commissioner in Chicago's Department of Environment, David Reynolds has 18 years of experience in the sustainability sector. His background in industry, government and consulting give him a unique and comprehensive perspective on environmental management. His varied experiences have given him a broad base of environmental experience with specialties in brownfield assessment, clean-up and redevelopment, and sustainable design and construction.