With an emphasis on field exploration and hands-on discovery, participants will meet and interact with nationally recognized business leaders and experts who have put sustainability at the forefront of their work. For professionals, the five-day program offers a shortcut to months of expensive training – providing knowledge that can deliver an immediate return in setting the direction for new programs and strategies, benchmarking best practices and the latest methods, and building a direct connection with fellow leaders. For graduate students, the program accelerates their research and provides real-world advancement on these topics—along with building a network within their industry. We are now accepting online registrations. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or would like to know more about our program. |
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Sustainable Urban Built EnvironmentsPortland, Oregon, July 19-23, 2010Examine leading-edge sustainable design principles at work in a mix of commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Hear from previous participants:
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food SystemsWillamette Valley, July 19-23, 2010Join fellow leaders as we wrestle with today’s challenges – economics, water, labor, land, carbon footprints, certifications, customers’ increasing demands – and review attempts at real-world solutions. Watch a quick overview of the program: |
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- Each day is packed with challenging, interactive learning. More than half of the curriculum and interaction will take place in the field.
- These unique programs are limited to just 35 participants each – from the region, across the country, and from abroad. Participants will be enrolled on a first come basis. We are now accepting online registration.
What you’ll do:
- Visit diverse, industry-leading examples, and talk directly with on-site experts.
- Learn from innovators in all sectors: university, business, government, and not-for-profit.
- Join other leaders in dynamic case-study discussions of the sites you visit, and apply them to your own opportunities and challenges.
What you’ll take home:
- The latest approaches to implementing sustainable strategies and practices.
- Direct input on situations you're facing in your work or your community.
- Powerful tools and models, with strategies to apply them to your situations.
- Connections with a network of fellow thought-leaders, including the presenters and program participants, facilitated by on-going online resources.
Convened by The Oregon Business Council, The Oregon University System and E3: Employers for Education Excellence.
