Professional. Seminar & Special Topics in Sustainability: Sustainability Level Up Program Curriculum

Through a guest lecturer approach, exploring multi-industry, cross-sector careers, this course postulates a framework for the next generation of sustainability industry professionals, who best understand current trends and opportunities in NYC. Guest lecturers, made up mostly of CCNY alumni, will cover industries including; renewable energy, energy efficiency, decarbonization, energy engineering, building systems science and more. Through discussions in lectures and individual and team assignments, students will become familiar with principles that shape climate solutions in NYC, understand key stakeholders, and market trends. The seminar course will include discussion of readings, technical analysis based on real world challenges, and a few field trips to see the work on the ground. The semester’s work will culminate in a collective development of professional resources to become the students' tool once they begin seeking their employment. This course is facilitated by Latinxs in Sustainability (LIS), a nonprofit project dedicated to diversifying the sustainability workforce.