Careers for a Sustainable Future (2024 Date TBC)
Please Note
The below information relates to our 2023 event. We are aiming to provide a similar opportunity for you to connect with employers in the academic year 2024/25 and are currently reviewing what this offering will look like.
What is the Careers for a Sustainable Future campaign?
During November 2023 we’re focusing on Careers in Sustainability.
We know that having a role where you are making a positive environmental impact or fighting climate change is important to many of you.
During our Careers for a Sustainable Future campaign, we’re shining a light on some of the options and providing information, inspiration, and advice on how to build skills and experience.
This campaign is for all- it doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your career planning. Sustainability is a vital mindset for every workplace; you don't need to work in the sustainability or environmental sector to have a career that supports sustainability.
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We’ve worked with Social Responsibility & Sustainability to put together a schedule of events from 6 - 17 November.
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Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on socials and MyCareerHub. We’re adding this hashtag to events, vacancies and other content relevant to Sustainability theme to make them easier for you to find.
Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on jobs & internships on MyCareerHub
Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on events on MyCareerHub
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Monday 13 November, 1 - 2:30pm Crash Course: Communicating Sustainability
Effective communication is an essential part of making sustainable change, yet it's often something individuals and organisations get wrong. Learn how to get it right!
Find out more on MyCareerHub (Login Required)
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Tuesday 14 November, 1:10 -2pm Thinking about a Career in Sustainability?
Want to know how and where to get a job in the environmental sector? Join us for this online session to find out more. Environmental careers cover a huge range of options. Start your career planning with tips, resources and advice from careers professionals.
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Tuesday 14 November, 5 - 5:30pm Getting Sustainability Work Experience in Scotland with Bright Green Business
Kickstart your career in sustainability with the Bright Green Business Environmental Placement Programme (EPP). Find out more about the types of placements that have taken place in the past and upcoming opportunities.
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Wednesday 15 November, 9:30am - 12:30pm Carbon Literacy Training
Develop your knowledge of the climate crisis by taking the accredited and award-winning Carbon Literacy Training here at the University of Edinburgh.
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- Wednesday 15 November, 2:30 - 4pm Green Skills and Careers
Gain the knowledge, values and skills needed to develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient future.
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Wednesday 15 November, 6 - 8pm Meet people working in Sustainability
Come along and meet people who have taken different career paths into roles where they are making a positive environmental impact and/or fighting climate change.
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- Thursday 16 November, 5 - 6pm Nature-based jobs showcase with NatureScot
Are you passionate about the environment and want to work in a job that helps to restore nature and tackle climate change? Join NatureScot, Scotland's Nature Agency to learn more about working with nature.
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“I know I would like to use my degree to help the planet, but I am still struggling to find my area of interest and where my motivation lies. Talks like this really helped and if anyone else is in the same situation, I highly encourage going to see as many of these as possible.”
“Reinforced for me that not everyone has a straightforward career path, and it is okay not to have my long-term career path figured out just now!"
Yes, you will need to register for each session on MyCareerHub.
Search #EdSustainabilityCareers on MyCareerHub to find out more about each session, including how to book [MyCareerHub Login Required]
We want to help you keep exploring ways your career can contribute to a sustainable future. Check out our resources:
Environmental Management & Consultancy
The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability offer a range of training courses, events, paid internships, funding and advice to help you improve your sustainability skills set and make a difference not matter what you study. https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/student-sustainability
The Careers Service aims to be accessible to all users. If you have any specific needs, please contact the Careers Service to make appropriate arrangements.
Contact careers@ed.ac.uk
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be aware that we have been alerted to a scam which is charging students to attend fairs. Please be aware that there is NO COST TO ATTEND this fair or any of our other fairs during the academic year. If you do come across similar scams please alert these to the Careers Service as soon as possible.