Industry Information Session: Environmental Careers

Gateway Association is a grassroots non-profit organization whose main goal is transformation of community through the lens of disability. Gateway is a leader and influencer in community development and community economic development in the Edmonton area. We work each day – with people, families, schools, government, and business – to build communities where all people are valued and respected.Visitwww.gatewayassociation.cato see what we’ve been up to and for more details on our organization.

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Join us on November 6  where we will be joined by  Geni Peters of ECO Canada to talk about Careers in the Environmental Industry

MentorAbility Alberta is offering ongoing FREE interactive Industry Information Sessions! These information sessions give participants the opportunity to learn more about prospective industries, recruitment requirements and qualifications, and the next steps they may need to take to achieve their employment goals.ECO Canada is the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries. They champion the end-to-end career of an environmental professional. Their efforts promote and drive responsible, sustainable, economic growth to ensure that environmental care and best practice are a priority. ECO Canada are thought leaders in the environmental labour market and their research provides unmatched statistics with up-to-date, relevant data and insights for policy, business and educational purposes. Are you interested in working within the environmental sector? In this session, Geni Peters and Maddie Aldridge are going to talk all about the environmental industry, the roles and responsibilities within the industry and ECO Canada as well as how to get started with seeking a career in the industry. Geni Peters is Director of Research at ECO Canada, a not-for-profit with a mission to ensure that Canada has the environmental workforce it needs in these challenging times. An economist with a Ph.D. from Texas A&amp;M University, she is responsible for the management, execution and delivery of environmental labour market information and national occupational standards projects, working with an army of professionals comprised of staff, consultants, strategic advisors and subject matter experts. Maddie Aldridge is a research professional at ECO Canada, focusing on environmental labor market trends. Passionate about sustainability, Maddie uses data-driven insights to develop reports that help policymakers, industry leaders, and educators navigate the evolving landscape of the environmental sector. With a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, Maddie plays a key role in shaping the future of Canada's green economy. They hold a Master in Public Administration from Queen's University and are dedicated to supporting the growth of a sustainable workforce for the future. This event is offered to all MentorAbility participants – so if you are a job seeker who experiences disability-related barriers to employment or a supportive employment service provider who wants to learn more about the industry, this event is for you! If we can offer any accommodations during the event to make your participation easier, please contact <a href="mailto:susannah@gatewayassociation.ca" title="mailto:susannah@gatewayassociation.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">susannah@gatewayassociation.ca</a> after you register to discuss what we can do! This session will be recorded.

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Industry Information Session: Environmental Careers

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