Interested in pursuing a future in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.
Explore a career path in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Do you have a passion for ensuring the health and safety of our planet? Perhaps an opportunity in environmental management, renewable energy research, or climate policy and advocacy might be for you. Or maybe you are looking to utilize your business savvy? You might choose to work for a consulting firm analyzing energy markets and industry trends, or you may take on a role helping companies develop more sustainable business practices.
No matter what your area of study, unique skill-sets, or preferred job setting, there are a wealth of possibilities in this field. Careers in energy, the environment, and sustainability can take many forms and are found across a diverse group of industries. From business, technology, and energy production; to sustainable development, conservation and climate science; to research and teaching; to even law and policy, opportunities are numerous and exist in both the public and private sector.
Sustainability
Increasingly, MIT students are becoming aware of all sectors’ responsibilities in reducing global emissions and creating environmental solutions.
Students want to know that the business that they will be working for is having a positive impact.
The sustainability page offers tools to help students engage potential employers on climate action and environmental stewardship, explore careers in sustainability, and view valuable resources.
Energy
A dedicated page for this career interest is coming soon, but there are already resources and events tagged to this homepage.
Environment
A dedicated page for this career interest is coming soon, but there are already resources and events tagged to this homepage.
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