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Author: Julie Ross

LEED Training Webinar Student Discounts

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Exciting news! Due to the overwhelming interest in sustainability through LEED, we’ve expanded our workshop offerings to supply even more opportunities for students and faculty to delve into this vital field. Your students can also use the discount code ‘green’ for $100 off the course price!

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training

Distinguish your resume by acquiring the esteemed sustainability credential: LEED Green Associate! Just as buildings can achieve LEED Certification, individuals can attain LEED Accreditation, showcasing expertise in sustainable practices. This accreditation assures employers and clients of your certified knowledge in the field of sustainability.

Benefit from our training workshops, which have successfully guided over 13,000 students and professionals to think critically about the material, resulting in an impressive passing rate. Recognizing that the exam itself presents a formidable challenge, enrolling in our course offers the best pathway to secure your designation. Seize the opportunity to invest in your success!

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. November 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. December 14 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. January 18 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
4. February 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
5. March 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT – OR –
6. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-6) are all identical.

Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Explore the easiest method to grasp the material with our webinars – complete with comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and a textbook. Facilitated by a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most cost-effective and efficient way to acquire knowledge without straining your budget!

Cost: $200 with the code ‘green’ for students (non-students $300)

Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Regards,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677

USGBC Faculty

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Internships: Next Step Ministries Construction Internships!

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This is John Michael Greenwood, Senior Project Manager with Next Step Ministries. Thanks so much for fielding our last email regarding our available construction internships. We’re beginning to game plan many of our service projects for this summer. 

Once we gauge the knowledge and skill level of this year’s incoming construction staff, we’ll be able to hone in on the scope of projects for the summer. We have been blessed to lead tens of thousands of hours of service work in 12 different communities across the United States every summer for over a decade now. 

Our construction intern alumni will attest to the impact this internship has had on their experience level and resume development. See a few of them and what they are doing now in the links below! 

We have positions for various experience levels. Next Step provides training and support, and we place hired construction staff on a team in one of 12 partner communities. Interns get to live in Christian community with fellow young adults, and get to be examples to the younger generation of what it looks like to put their faith into action. 

Details:

  • Positions available: Construction Project Manager (CPM), Construction Site Supervisor (CSS)
  • Full Time Position: May 19 – August 5, 2025, (Lodging and meals included)

A Few Next Step Alumni highlight: 

If your students are interested in applying for this opportunity they can apply here, or email me (john.greenwood@nextstepministries.com).

Thank you,

John Michael Greenwood

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ASCE General Meeting – Nov 4 @ 7 pm (Presentation by Stu Kogge – GEI)

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ASCE is hosting a presentation from Stu Kogge from GEI Consultants on November 4th @ 7 pm in Dillman 320. Stu is a legendary figure in the environmental coordination sector for Michigan and beyond. Stu has experience in pretty much every aspect of wetland management including wetland identification and delineation, aquatic biome health, mussel surveys, and government regulation requirements. For more information on Stu, please see his bio found here: https://www.geiconsultants.com/?team=stuart-kogge

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MTU – Hiring Orientation Executive Staff

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https://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20241014#hiring-orientation-executive-staff

The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is looking for students who are passionate, outgoing and great student leaders to serve as Orientation Executive Staff (OES).

Students who hold OES positions spend the summer planning fall Orientation. We are looking for five students to fill the roles of our team.

Find more information on these roles at the Wahtera Center’s Hiring page. Please submit applications no later than next Monday, Oct. 21, by 5 p.m.

Available OES Positions:

Lead OES — Responsible for mentoring, role modeling and assisting other members of the OES at Michigan Tech.

Communication OES — Leads the design, production and distribution of key electronic and printed documents about Orientation at Michigan Tech.

Logistics OES (LC-OES) — Leads the creation of O-Week Teams, vehicle and room reservations, and the production of the University Welcome for Orientation at Michigan Tech.

Training OES — Leads the creation of training for all Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs), who will work with the incoming class for Orientation at Michigan Tech.

Programming OES — Leads the creation of O-Week programming for all of the Orientations at Michigan Tech.

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Co-op: Kensington Mine (Coeur, Alaska)

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WORK AT AN UNDERGROUND GOLD MINE IN ALASKA

We are seeking two Co-Op students to work at our Kensington Mine in Alaska. Our Co-Op program will provide students the opportunity to gain real world, on-the-job experience at Coeur Alaska. Students are mentored throughout the Co-Op by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the company.

The Co-Op student will be responsible for projects underground, within the milling and water treatment operations, and on surface infrastructure. They will be expected to create solutions to existing challenges underground and on the surface to improve operational safety, environmental performance, and increase overall productivity of the operations.

WE ARE SEEKING
• Mine Engineer Co-op Student
• Project Engineer Co-op Student

REQUIREMENTS
• Pursuing a degree in Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Engineering Technology degree
• Ability to work for 6-8 months starting in early or mid 2025


ABOUT THE JOB
• Hourly position
• Rotational schedule
• Balance of office and field work
• Housing and meals provided while on rotation
• Transportation and hotels covered

CONTACT US
HRKensington@coeur.com
907.523.3300

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2025 SmithGroup J.E.D.I. Scholarships

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SmithGroup is now accepting applications for the 2025 SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship program. The scholarship’s mission is to create a more diverse and inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals. Students committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the design industry are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship provides a one-time award of $6,000 to five students studying either architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning or engineering, to help offset their tuition. Each recipient will also serve as a paid summer intern at any SmithGroup office in the United States where their discipline is located.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, December 1, 2024. Please share this scholarship opportunity with faculty, staff and students at your institution to encourage eligible students to apply.

Further information about the scholarship, eligibility and requirements is available in the application portal.

https://www.smithgroup.com/jedi-scholarship

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Co-op: Ahlstrom (Env. Co-op Position)

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Job Description:
Work within environmental team collaboratively with papermill and pulpmill operations to ensure continuous compliance with environmental standards.

This includes:
➢ Compiling and reviewing data for regulatory reports from operational records and data historian trends.
➢ Updating plans, policies and standard operating procedures to ensure prevention, control, and remediation of any environmental hazards associated with areas of the process.
➢ Attending regular production meetings to help communicate environmental concerns and to gain firsthand experience working in Industry.
➢ Perform regular inspections on the Landfill, Hydroelectric dam, Water Intake structure etc.
➢ Assist in continuous improvement projects in operations and at the Effluent Plant located onsite.
➢ Assist in organism rescue during dam repair work according to regulatory requirements.
➢ Use data to assist with forecasts, contingency plans and budget preparations.
➢ Continually looking for opportunities to improve. Our Co-ops bring a fresh perspective and new ideas. This is a great opportunity for focusing on specific interests!
➢ Much more!

Who we are looking to hire:
Self-starter candidates with a positive attitude, who are eager to learn! If Interested please contact Andy Cychosz, Environmental Manager.


Email: Andy.Cychosz@ahlstrom.com
Phone: 715-692-3330

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Internship Draft Day on 11/6 at Lambeau Field

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Help your students find paid college scholarships at the 10th annual Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field! The event will take place on Wednesday, November 6th. 3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.  For details, please review the event flyer attached to this email. The job fair has over 50 employers and 200+ paid internships.  Plus your students may win a college scholarship from $500 – $2,500!

Visit https://internshipdraftday.com/ to get all the details for the event, including how to earn points to win a $500 – $2,500 scholarship! Over 50 companies offering 100s of paid internship opportunities.

The student registration deadline is October 31st, 2024. Please encourage students to check the website for new internships listed up to the time of the event.

Faculty are also encouraged to attend and support their students. Faculty can learn more about the companies and open positions available by registering at intenrshipdraftday.com.

Ann Franz

Executive Director

NEW Manufacturing Alliance 

920-606-7691

 

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