Green Job Pathway Opportunities

How can I work toward having a green job or lifestyle? Do green job training programs and/or universities exist near me? 

You don't have to wait until you're an adult to begin preparing your pathway to a green job and lifestyle. Explore the Green Jobs Pathways and Opportunities below to chart your own pathway and recognize your values so you can have a job locally that you're passionate about, fuels your livelihood, and also benefits the environment. 

Scroll down to explore Green Job Pathways and Opportunities for teens below.

Check out the Green Job Pathways and Opportunities below

 

High School CTE (Career & Technical Education) Classes/Paths:

Watch the video and learn about CTE programs in North Carolina public schools here.
Explore CTE classes in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools here including courses in Construction, Supply Chain & Transportation, Agriculture, and more.
Check out summer classes/camps in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools contact information here for teens grades 7-11.

Green Job Mentors for Teens:

Sign up here to get additional Green Job Information to communicate with PEA staff who will connect you with a local professional mentor in your field(s) of interest.

Volunteer, Clubs, and Other Opportunities for Teens:

Volunteer with Piedmont Environmental Alliance: Read about volunteer opportunities available and sign up. 

Apprenticeships & Internships:

Learn about Work-Based Learning with Winston-Salem/Forysth County Schools and contact the coordinator here for more information.
Learn about the Rivian Technical Trades Program here that is available for teens ages 18+ with a high school diploma or GED.

Green Jobs Hiring Teens:

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Local Certification & Training Programs:

Check out this list of local Green Job certification and training programs including: Sustainable Energy Training & OSHA 10 Certification, Building Analyst Professional Certification, Landscape Architecture Certification, and more.

NC Colleges & University Programs:

Check out this list of local NC Colleges and Universities offering majors and minors related to Green Jobs including: Environment and Sustainability Major at Catawba College, Environmental Management at Elon University, Horticulture Technology or Automotive Systems Technology at Forsyth Technical Community College, and more.

Earn an official Green Teen Certificate:

  1. Sign up to receive your Green Teen Learning Tracker via email.

  2. Explore each category of the Green Teens Toolkit & complete one learning reflection per category.
  3. Submit your Green Teen Learning Tracker to the PEA team.
  4. Receive a certificate!