Green Career Pathways Slideshow
Agriculture Summit Workshop
Non-Traditional
Career Pathways
Jude Scanlon
Job Developer & Internship Coordinator | Commonpoint
what is a
career pathway?
It's more than training and resumes. It's a story shaped by:
- Personality & Desires
- Perspective & Purpose
- Experiences & Challenges
[Insert Personal Journey Image]
"pathways aren't always linear. they are journeys built through persistence."
Advance & Earn
Professional Construction Training
Ages 18-24
HS Diploma Required
Must be a NYC borough resident
Must not be enrolled in college or school
Must have a SSC or work authorization card
Certifications
OSHA-30 & SST-10
NCCER Core Curriculum
Fireguard-60 & 4HR Flagger
Scaffold & Silica Awareness
The Benefits
💰
$18.00 per hour
250-Hour Internship Placement
🤝
Wrap-around Services
Support for all aspects of your life
The Ladder
4
Apprenticeship
3
Skilled Trade Helper
2
Internship / Labor Job
1
OSHA-30 Certification
The Trades
Where do you see yourself building?
[Insert Picture: Carpentry]
Carpentry
[Insert Picture: Maintenance]
Maintenance
[Insert Picture: Plumbing]
Plumbing & HVAC
[Insert Picture: Landscaping]
Landscaping
[Insert Picture: Masonry]
Masonry & Tiling
[Insert Picture: Welding]
Welding & Fab
The Driver for Change
NYC Climate
Mobilization Act
Local Law 97
Goal: Reduce emissions 40% by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
Requires massive retrofitting of systems across the city.
Energy Audit
Emission Hotspot Mapping
New Laws =
New Jobs
Regulatory Roadmap
LL84 & LL87
Energy & water audits and tracking. Knowing where we waste resources.
Local Law 154
Bans fossil fuel combustion in new construction. End of natural gas sites.
LL92 & LL94
Green Roof requirements for new construction. Skylines become gardens.
LL134 & LL88
Lighting upgrades and sub-metering. Precision control over usage.
Future Infrastructure
[Insert Picture: Queens Botanical Garden]
Queens Botanical Garden
Green architecture beacon
[Insert Picture: Offshore Wind]
Bridges to Offshore Wind
Benefitting environmental justice communities through offshore wind.
Tools for Growth
Essential resources for navigating your next move.
Career Tools
- My Next Move
- My Skills My Future
- Mobility Explorer
Training
- Apprenticeships
- City Tech Programs
- Skilled NYC
Community & Purpose
Our communities face shared challenges: Climate Change, wealth inequality, job scarcity, and food deserts.
"is it possible to feed multiple birds with one scone?"
How can we work together?
Ownership | Sustainability | Community
Thriving Community Garden
Let's build the future together
Career Journey Worksheet
Career Journey Map
Non-Traditional Pathways in Green Growth
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Discovering Your Story
What unique skills, hobbies, or personality traits do you have that could help you in a physical trade (like carpentry, landscaping, or solar)?
What "purpose" drives you? (e.g., helping the environment, supporting your family, building something lasting, owning a business)
Part 2: Mapping Your Ladder
Step 1: Training
OSHA-30 & Basic Certs
First 1-2 months
Step 2: Experience
Internship or Labor Job
Months 3-6
Step 3: Skilled Work
Apprenticeship
Years 1-3
Step 4: Leadership
Management or Specialist
Years 4-6
Step 5: Impact
Own a Business / Community Leader
Year 7+
Which specific trade from the presentation (Carpentry, Solar, Landscaping, etc.) interests you most for your ladder? Why?
Part 3: "Feeding Multiple Birds with One Scone"
How could your future career in green construction or agriculture help solve a problem in your neighborhood (like energy costs, lack of green space, or unemployment)?
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Advance & Earn | Commonpoint
Green Career Pathways Slideshow v2
Agriculture Summit Workshop
Non-Traditional
Career Pathways
Jude Scanlon
Job Developer & Internship Coordinator | Commonpoint
WHAT IS A
CAREER PATHWAY?
It is more than training and resumes. It is a story shaped by:
- Personality & Desires
- Perspective & Purpose
- Experiences & Challenges
[Insert Personal Journey Image]
"Pathways aren't always linear. They are journeys built through persistence."
Advance & Earn
Professional Construction Training
Ages 18-24
HS Diploma Required
Must be a NYC borough resident
Must not be enrolled in college or school
Must have a SSC or work authorization card
Certifications
OSHA-30 & SST-10
NCCER Core Curriculum
Fireguard-60 & 4HR Flagger
Scaffold & Silica Awareness
The Benefits
💰
$18.00 Per Hour
250-Hour Internship Placement
🤝
Wrap-around Services
Support for all aspects of your life
The Ladder
4
Apprenticeship
3
Skilled Trade Helper
2
Internship / Labor Job
1
OSHA-30 Certification
The Trades
Where do you see yourself building?
[Carpentry Image]
Carpentry
[Maintenance Image]
Maintenance
[Plumbing Image]
Plumbing & HVAC
[Landscaping Image]
Landscaping
[Masonry Image]
Masonry & Tiling
[Welding Image]
Welding & Fab
The Driver for Change
NYC Climate
Mobilization Act
Local Law 97
Goal: Reduce emissions 40% by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
Requires massive retrofitting of systems across the city.
Energy Audit
Visualizing Emission Hotspots
New Laws =
New Jobs
Regulatory Roadmap
LL84 & LL87
Energy and water audits and tracking. Knowing where we waste resources.