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Climate and Careers

Through Pathways to Resilience, App State is preparing Mountaineers for the evolving job market and to contribute to a resilient economy.

“Climate change is reshaping the employment landscape” (USA Today). That’s both because the consequences of warming are affecting employers and people’s work and because there’s a need for every profession to participate in implementing climate solutions. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change puts it, “Rapid and far-reaching transitions across all sectors and systems are necessary to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.” Transforming all sectors and systems requires every profession to participate.

In other words, “Every job is a climate job!” And, climate literacy will help you get a job.

Employers are increasingly seeking candidates with climate related knowledge and skills. According to the World Economic Forum, hiring for green jobs outpaced the overall hiring rate globally four years in a row.

Resources for thinking about climate and careers:

Resources for finding climate related jobs:

App State’s Career Development Center is in the process of developing more resources on climate careers–for now, visit the Science and Sustainability section of their Career Hub!