Green Career Maps
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency’s green career maps are for job seekers, workforce professionals, and case managers. These maps will help you explore careers and job training programs offered across Denver in:
What Are The Green Career Pathways?
Youth Exposure
Paid and unpaid career exploration and job training programs for youth and young adults that can lead to an entry-level green job.
- Commitment ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months
- Can include:
- Chances to meet sustainability professionals.
- Site visits and guest speakers.
- Internships.
- School credit.
- Mentorship.
Short-term Credentials
Industry recognized certifications that can lead into an apprenticeship or a mid-level green job employment.
- Commitment ranging from 3 weeks to 1 year
- Can include:
- Paid training.
- Pre-apprenticeship or work-based learning.
Long-term or Professional Credentials
Industry certifications that can guarantee you a paycheck and lead to an advanced green job.
- Commitment ranging from 1 to 5 years
- Can include:
- Paid Training.
- Apprenticeship or work-based learning.
- Professional licenses.
- Postsecondary education.
- Mentorship with industry professional.
Upskilling | Re-, Up-, and New-Skilling
Continued learning opportunities for employed or transitioning workers to advance industry-specific green skills.
- Commitment ranging from 3 weeks to 6 months.
- Can lead to:
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunities in a new field.