GREEN High Schools Program set to launch across Canada

August 30, 2011 - In partnership with the SEEDS Foundation, ECO Canada has launched a new GREEN High Schools program―a national initiative that encourages secondary students to create environmental projects while exploring the wealth of environmental career opportunities available.

According to ECO Canada, a skilled labour shortage in the environmental sector coupled with a growing demand for environmental employees provides a vast array of career opportunities for the next generation of graduates.   A recent study produced by Harris/Decima, on behalf of Canon Canada, also reports a growing 56% of secondary students are more than ready to join the ranks of Canada’s environmental professionals, but roughly 51% of those surveyed are unsure of the types of environmental careers available.  The GREEN High Schools program attempts to fill this gap by connecting environmental education with career exploration.

Through the GREEN High Schools program, students will be expected to research post-secondary programs and related career opportunities as they engage in activities that:

• Enhance the environment;
• Communicate about the environment; and/or
• Demonstrate the sustainable use of resources.

To participate in this year’s pilot program or to learn more about GREEN High Schools, contact Rebecca Dickson at career.awareness@eco.ca or visit www.eco.ca/greenhighschools.