Green Mountain College Presents Fourth Annual
“Making a Difference & Making a Living” Conference
Poultney, Vermont On April 13th,Green Mountain College (GMC) will be hosting its fourth annual “Making a Difference & Making a Living” conference. At the heart of this gathering is the essential question many people ask: How do you find a career in which you can make a positive difference in the world AND make a comfortable living?
The College has invited experts in the fields of environmental, social, and economic sustainabilityto provide insight into the personal journey they have taken toward engaging in satisfying and meaningful work. Guest speakers will present TED-style Talks and sit on Career Panels, allowing students and other attendees to gather information about specific areas of interest, ask questions about the job search process, and gain inspiration from leaders in the industry.
Distinguished speakers include Auden Schendler, Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen Snowmass, Melinda Moulton, Chief Executive Officer of Main Street Landing in Burlington, VT, Karen Harris, Manager of the Clean Energy Program at the John Merck Fund, and Daryl Young, Director of Sustainable Cities at the Summit Foundation in Washington, DC.
“Our students and alumni are empowered to create careers that are fulfilling on multiple levels – 97% of GMC graduates are employed, in graduate school or otherwise gainfully engaged. Ninety-five percent of graduates surveyed are satisfied or very satisfied with their current position,” said Robert (Bob) Allen, GMC President. “The speakers at this year’s career conference are leading the charge in fields ranging from sustainable communities, to climate change, clean energy, and ecological integrity. Who better to speak to those students soon to graduate, and to anyone seeking to make a positive mark on the world, than those who have found success while staying inspired?”
The conference, which is free and open to the public, also features Mock Interviews with Alumni, a LinkedIn Headshot Photoshoot, and a Networking Reception. To register, please click here or contact Serena Eddy at [email protected] for more information.
About Green Mountain College – First in Sustainability
For more than 20 years, Green Mountain College has focused on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Its curriculum is rated #1 in the nation, and the college has been recognized for its leadership in sustainability more than any other college in the country. Its faculty members are leaders in their fields, with proven success teaching and mentoring GMC students to take on the great challenges of these times.
Green Mountain College’s holistic, sustainability-based education, built on a core sustainability-focused liberal arts curriculum, enables students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world. The College also offers online master’s degree programs, and three-year B.S. degrees in partnership with Vermont Law School and The Killington Resort. For more information, visit www.greenmtn.edu.
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