# Environmental Economy Careers The Green Jobs Forum is a Fair Connecting Graduates and Students By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-jobs-forum References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GreenJobsForum/info) & [greenjobsforum](http://greenjobsforum.ca/) The Green Jobs Forum, taking place in Alberta, Canada this year, is an event that brings together students and recent graduates to discuss and learn about what the [green economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-wedge) means and perhaps more importantly, what kinds of opportunities are available for those [looking for a career](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-job). It will take place on December 3, 2014 in Calgary at the Telus Convention Centre. One of the ways in which sustainable businesses will be able to grow and become the status quo is through events like these, events that target young people who are looking to make a difference and find motivation during a globally precarious time economically speaking. **Contact Information** Green Jobs Forum [website](http://greenjobsforum.ca/) Green Jobs Forum on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GreenJobsForum/info) Green Jobs Forum on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/greenjobsforum) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Economy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating sustainable businesses and events that target young people looking to make a difference. - **Career Opportunities:** Creating events like the Green Jobs Forum that connect students and recent graduates to discuss and learn about green economy career opportunities can lead to disruptive innovation. - **Environmental Education:** Creating events like the Green Jobs Forum that educate and motivate young people to pursue careers in the green economy can lead to disruptive innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can benefit from events like the Green Jobs Forum that connect young talent to career opportunities. - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from events like the Green Jobs Forum that provide environmental education and motivation for students and recent graduates. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can benefit from creating and hosting events like the Green Jobs Forum that bring together young people interested in the green economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workveg.md) - [Sustainable Funding Summits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-summit.md) - [Urban Greening Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic.md) - [Urban Climate Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-tech-cities.md) - [Furniture Brand Green Friday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-friday-campaign.md) - [Sustainable Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-festival.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays1.md) - [Career Education Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-career-lab.md) - [Sustainable Future Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-solve-for-tomorrow.md)