Yale Center for Business and the Environment provides students the opportunity to meet with visiting alumni mentors every year. This is an excellent way to grow your network by making new connections as well as to expand your knowledge by …
Each year, the eight Ivy League schools come together to produce a unique and inspiring career fair that provides companies unparalleled access to students who have the skills and knowledge to address the complex sustainability and climate challenges of our …
Yale University provides a subscription to LinkedIn Learning to all students.
CPD has curated a selection of LinkedIn Learning classes to get you started on exploring this resource, but this is only a small sample.
We encourage students to explore …
Planning on joining CPD for the annual networking and career exploration event in Washington DC?
Registration is now open for the Friday Student/Alumni Networking Breakfast, February 21, 8:45-10:45.
Joey Gallo joined CPD this fall after almost two years at the Yale School of Medicine as a Senior Administrative Assistant. He is a multi-hyphenate professional excited to directly contribute to YSE’s vision and mission because he believes that environmental …
Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation
Switzer Fellows are top graduate students in New England and California who are leaders dedicated to making positive environmental change. Fellowships include a cash award, leadership training, and lifelong engagement with the Switzer Network – …
The Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) is hosting the 31st Annual Conference at the Yale School of the Environment, New Haven, on January 31–February 1, 2025. The theme for this year’s conference is “Governing Resilient …
The eight Ivy League schools are teaming up once more to host the All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair on February 28, 2025 at Columbia University from 9:30am to 3:30pm! Representatives from organizations in the private, non-profit and …
Check back often for updates on 2025 events. Subject to change.
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From the HBR Website:
Twenty-five years ago, a Harvard Business School case study featured the exceptional networking practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist Heidi Roizen. This was before the rise of online social networks and the ubiquity of …
Interested in a preview of class of 2024 First Destinations? Check out the IG Series CPD Senior Admin Joey Gallo is running. Stay tuned for full results of the annual First Destination Survey to be posted in the spring! Meanwhile, …
LinkedIn publishes an annual report on green skills, trends, hiring needs, and predictions for growth in a range of sectors globally. The news is very good for applicants with these skills, even in sectors that are not traditionally “green.”
Curious …
By Jack Kelly, Forbes.com
From the article:
How You Can Benefit From The New Landscape
During this transition period, job seekers and workers can take proactive steps to navigate the uncertain job market. Keep up with current events and policy …
The Environmental Voters Project is an effort to use advanced data analytics to identify and motivate people who care about environmental issues but don’t always make it to the polls. Take a look at a video that reviews some of …
CPD is excited to welcome Sulaiman Jenkins to the team as Associate Director managing employer engagement and all things related to the summer experience, ENV 006. He brings 2+ decades in education, along with experience in program management, career advising, …
CPD’s annual Instagram Series featuring Incoming Students has launched! Be sure to take a few minutes to ‘meet’ some of our new students as they embark on their YSE journey.
Interested in volunteering? Complete this simple online form.
Database of EDFCC Fellowship projects by YSE and SOM students: 136 as of 2023.
When: October 10-11, 2024
Where: Yale School of Management
Conference Registration
Missed the virtual panel of Yale alumni speaking about their PMF experiences and advice? CPD is making the recording available for any students who would like to review it. Yale login required for viewing.
All incoming students are invited to participate in the CPD Incoming Student IG Series!
It’s a great way to introduce yourselves to the YSE community!
Questions? Contact Kathy Douglas!
The CPD team researches and curates professional associations relevant to our student population. Many offer low or no cost memberships to students.
Joining associations in your areas of interest is a great way to learn about special targeted opportunities, conferences, …
Deadline for all, Tuesday, September 2.
CBEY is offering exciting opportunities for monthly discussions on a range of business/environment topics. Don’t miss out!
From the CBEY TEAM:
CBEY 2050 Fellows
Applications are open for the next cohort of 2050 Fellows, …
Did you know that over 70% of companies offer full-time positions to their interns? This statistic highlights the significant potential internships have in shaping future careers.
Internships are more than just a temporary assignment; they are a critical opportunity to …
Food is an essential component of life; without it, we cannot survive. But in the U.S. alone, an estimated 14.3 million people are food insecure; globally, 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
According to the UN, food insecurity …
From the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
“Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.”
Much of the education and …
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration and important reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. It honors the bravery of those who fight for basic rights and continue to champion diversity in all its …
Pooja Anil Rasal, Times Higher Education
From the website:
“Making the most of your summer internship involves more than just completing assignments, collecting completion certificates and earning stipends. Here are some tips on how to make your summer internship experience …
For anyone interested in exploring management consulting, BCG Launch provides an opportunity to learn about roles and prepare for the application process.
From the website: “BCG Launch is a virtual series that provides current undergraduate and non-MBA Masters students …
Getting a job offer is worth celebrating, but not all the time. The employer may decide to post you in an unfavorable location or offer a salary that doesn’t meet your expectations. You may also get a better job while …
“Introverts are shy and boring people.” We bet you’ve heard this statement once or many times before. Or perhaps even you believe so. It’s no wonder why over 56% of workplace introverts in the US wish they were instead extroverts.
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From the website:
Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
“Salary negotiations are often stressful and challenging. But with the right strategies, you can negotiate your employment terms with ease. In Salary Negotiation: How to Negotiate Salary: Learn the Best …
by Einav Hart, Julia Bear,, Zhiying (Bella) Ren, HBR, May 08, 2024
From the website:
“Job seekers worry about negotiating an offer for many reasons, including the worst-case scenario that the offer will be rescinded. Across a series of seven …
Students are invited to access the April 18 Interview Preparation Workshop.
Are you actively interviewing and want to tune up your questions and answers? Looking to get a head start on interviews that are ahead? CPD has you covered with a group of resources designed to teach you all about interview …
The Partnership for Public Service has some great resources on navigating all of the opportunities available to work in the legislative branch of the U.S. Federal government.
“The legislative branch is composed of two bodies, the House of Representatives and …
Are you working on your interview preparation and presence? Knowing the types of questions to expect is a cornerstone of confidence building, and Indeed.com’s online Career Guide is a great resource for a range of job search skills information.
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Are you starting to receive job offers or ready to brush up on your negotiating skills?
CPD provides a host of resources for negotiating job offers available 24/7 on our website.
Includes:
The Office of Career and Professional Development conducts a survey six months after graduation each year, to determine the academic and employment activities of recent YSE graduates.
The survey is a snapshot at 6 months post graduation of alumni who have participated in …
Congratulations, you’ve got a new job! Maybe you’ve already celebrated with your friends and family, but what about your professional network? When should you update your LinkedIn profile with a new job? Is there a right — or wrong — …
Posted on January 29, 2024 by EDGE
From the web article:
“To help students visualize employers along the energy value chain, EDGE offers students a “roadmap” of example employers in the energy sector—from energy production (upstream) to generation and distribution …
2024 Visits and Alumni participants for reference only.
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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on …
From the website:
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to create the sixth annual list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To determine the rankings, Statista surveyed more than 45,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. …
Are you pursuing an internship outside of the U.S. this summer? If so, check out these resources on securing country specific work authorization and visas. Start soon, as some documents can take months to process. Please schedule an appointment with …