Last night was my first time attending a GreenHomeNYC event as a volunteer instead of a participant, and it was worth the trip!
Everyone met at the National Grid office in Brooklyn to listen to the night's topic: “Women in Renewable Energy.” Regardless of the event's focus on women's leadership in renewable energy, the event was filled with meaningful career lessons that can apply to anyone looking to transition into a 🌲 “green career.” 🌲
The panel was filled with powerhouses who detailed their professional journeys in their current roles. Here are some of the key takeaways from each speaker:
1️⃣ Don’t limit yourself to a specific title; explore the industry's options. You may surprise yourself with an interesting role that may not be the exact title you were looking for. Continuously build on your technical and transferable skills. Skills like organization and project management are valuable in any field.
☀ Anmol Sajjad, Director of Solar, Brightcore Energy
2️⃣ Don’t limit yourself to what you believe is your skillset and strengths. Technical skills can be learned and honed throughout your career, especially if you approach your career path with curiosity and flexibility.
☀ Nathalie Jouanneau, JV Strategy & Portfolio Manager, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC
3️⃣ Every experience, whether positive or negative, is an opportunity to better understand your strengths, weaknesses, and interests! If you find yourself in a role you don’t like, that’s not wasted time but rather valuable insight that can better prepare you for your next role.
☀ Alex Wineholt, Director, Project Development, PowerFlex
Each panelist provided a ton of resources for professionals to expand their networks, strengthen their skill sets, and learn more about the renewable industry. Check out these organizations and resources that were recommended:
Solar Energy Industries Association
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
U.S. Energy Information Administration
NYSERDA
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)
Solar Powered Success
🤝 And the most common tip shared? Network!🤝
Whether you’re networking internally within your current organization or externally at events like GreenHomeNYC, both can add value to your career.
If you want to transition into sustainability, I highly recommend checking out GreenhomeNYC and their Green Careers team. They host in-person networking events, resume workshops, and great opportunities to learn from others in the field!
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