Support clients in aligning their skills, values, and aspirations with meaningful climate-related career paths. Dr. Dennis L. Nord’s book, Climate Change Means Green Careers, offers a practical framework for helping people build resilience and pivot at key points in their professional lives. It addresses how market trends, organizational shifts, and personal circumstances can open opportunities for new directions and deeper purpose. Dr. Nord will provide a free PDF copy of the book to all webinar registrants. Participants are encouraged to review it beforehand and bring questions for discussion. The book includes real-world career examples across sectors, guidance on identifying a personal “climate niche,” strategies for networking and evaluating opportunities, and tools for planning transitions—whether beginning a career, changing fields, or amplifying current work. The webinar is designed to help career professionals lead classes and client discussions that foster clear next steps, strengthened confidence, and a grounded, sustainable vision for contributing to climate-positive work.
Dennis L. Nord, Ph.D. is a Counseling Psychologist specializing in climate careers and green workforce development, committed to helping individuals find purposeful roles that support climate resilience and community well-being. He served as Director of Counseling and Career Services at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he also taught career development courses for undergraduates and graduate counseling students. Dr. Nord is the author of Climate Change Means Green Careers, a practical guide for aligning personal values with meaningful work and adapting existing skills to emerging climate solutions. His approach integrates research, career transition experience, and culturally responsive guidance, making him a trusted resource for career counselors working with clients at any stage of professional growth or life change.
In attending this webinar, APCDA Professional Members will be updated on their skills in the APCDA Career Service Competencies. This webinar cuts across many competency areas:
4. Career Development
6. Labor Market Information
16. Career Management Coaching
17. Employability Skills
18. Job Search Skills
Read here for more information about APCDA Career Service Competencies.
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