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18 Years as YSE’s Career Guru: Connection, Creativity, and Kathy 

As YSE’s Senior Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Kathy has been a counselor, strategist, and cheerleader for students, and a home base for alumni near and far. Saron Ayahlu from the CPD team spoke with her to reflect …

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The “weak job market” myth: Why you still have leverage at the start of your career

Most people will tell you that if the economy is shaky, you should just take whatever offer is thrown your way and be grateful for it. That’s a great way to start your career underpaid and feeling resentful. Even when …

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Climate and Clean Tech Companies

Interested in Climate Tech but don’t know where to start identifying companies working in the space? The ClimateTechList is a …

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Career Development Courses

Getting a Seat at the Table and Making It Count

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
Ensuring that everyone is valued and included in the workplace is not a new goal, nor an easy one, but…

How to Get a Job in Climate

Taught by Natalie Lavery
Jobs in the climate sector are growing, and growing fast. Unfortunately, much of the growth in climate jobs has to…

Boost Your Career with an Experimental Mindset

Taught by This course was created by CRFT Productions and Erin Shrimpton
From LinkedIn Learning: “Before you can connect the dots in your career, you need to know how to collect the…

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion (2022)

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Inclusive work environments can yield greater creative output, boost employee morale, and benefit a company’s bottom line. But even as…

Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion

Taught by Chris Taylor
Whenever you look for a job, you probably have a list of “wants” for your new position. In addition to…

Empowering BIPOC through Mentorship

Taught by Rhianna Rogers
This course aims to help BIPOC upskill in ways that empower them to move up the corporate ladder and succeed…

Inclusion and Equity for Workers with Disabilities

Taught by Liz Johnson
While inclusion and equity are increasingly important to organizations as they build and maintain their modern workforces, workers with disabilities…

Influencing without Authority

Learn to influence without authority. Develop skills to inspire, build trust, and drive positive change. Gain support and cooperation with…

Be the Transformative Leader Your Organization Needs Now

Laurie Ruettimann HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur Course details 31m Advanced Released: 5/21/2024 This course for experienced managers…

Professional Networking

Taught by Dorie Clark
Course details 27m General Updated: 5/11/2021 You don’t have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you…

Stay Productive in a World that Won’t Slow Down with Daniel Pink

Taught by Daniel Pink
Course details 50m Released: 2/27/2026 Productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. So, how do you…

Becoming More Memorable and Persuasive: Diana Kandar on Podcast Hosted by Pete Mockaitis

Taught by Diana Kander
Course details 20m Released: 3/13/2024 Audiences forget about 90% of what they hear. So, how do you ensure that you…

Turning Awkwardness Into Your Greatest Asset: Henna Pryor on Podcast Hosted by Pete Mockaitis

Taught by Henna Pryor
Course details 30m Intermediate Released: 4/16/2025 Lean into your awkward moments—don’t avoid them. Every time you’re at an inflection point,…

How to Find the Best Job for You that Actually Exists: Lauren McGoodwin on Podcast Hosted by Pete Mockaitis

Taught by Lauren McGoodwin
Course details 21m Intermediate Released: 3/4/2025 Stop chasing the perfect job that doesn’t exist. Lauren McGoodwin reveals why seemingly glamorous…

Climbing the Five Tiers of Career Development: Andrew LaCivita on Podcast Hosted by Pete Mockaitis

Taught by Andrew LaCivita
Course details 23m Intermediate Released: 2/26/2025 Many know that self-development is non-negotiable; yet, few make time for it. Even worse,…
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