Tools for the Job Hunt 🔎
This document is a professional summary that includes your educational background, training and work experiences. Send this to a potential employer to show how you're qualified for the job!
Resume
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Fossil Fuels
The new minimum wage in NYC, which was raised on January 1st, 2025
$16.50
This document is a professional letter that you may be asked to submit as part of a job application. Use persuasive writing to tell an employer why you're great for the job!
Cover Letter
Energy from a source that is not depleted when used
Renewable Energy
This Bad Guy is doing good work for the environment; Known for her green hair, she helped launch and fund REVERB's Music Decarbonization project, to help reduce carbon emissions created by the music industry.
Billie Eilish
Instead of attending traditional colleges or university, these types of programs can help you build a good career
Non traditional training or Sector Base Training
This is one example of renewable energy
Options: Wind power, solar power, hydroelectric
This Pink Pony Club artist has been called a "climate superstar" for her sustainable choices- like using her reusable water bottle at the VMAs, and wearing vintage dresses in her music videos.
Chappell Roan
This certification opens access to entry level manufacturing positions that pay $22+/hr to Operators who run and monitor programming computerized machinery
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Someone whose job is to assemble and mount solar panels for photovoltaic systems on roofs or other structures
Solar Installer
The recognition that BIPOC communities tend to have 20% fewer trees led this 30 for 30 singer to launch Tree Corps- a paid training program to help build trees in 5 target cities- including the the Bronx!
SZA
All construction workers in NYC are recommended to have this 30/40 hour certification. Having this card shows that you've been trained to help keep workplaces safe and productive.
OSHA Card
The three types of photovoltaic (PV) systems
Hybrid, On grid, Off grid
This Red Hook based nonprofit offers free training and job placement support to people interested in getting good, green jobs!
the RETI Center