Are you an environmentalist? Is green your favorite color? Thinking about a career in ecology, environmental science, or conservation? Hoping for a job after graduation? The Women in Green Forum is an incredible opportunity for college students to break out of the classroom and network with prominent environmental leaders from across the globe. Become a part of the environmental politics you’ve learned about in lecture! There’s a difference between learning about making a difference in the classroom, and actually being a part of the change. Some of the highlighted speakers include the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, California State Senator Fran Pavley who authored AB32, California Secretary of Education, the director for sustainability at Walmart, and President of the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works. The Women in Green Forum is more than just a conference: You might meet your next employer, co-worker, or client. So invest in your future and share ideas with successful business professionals in the environmental sector.

As a college intern for Three Squares Inc. (the company putting on the convention), I feel I’m the perfect person to explain the benefits of the Women in Green Forum to other students. While it’s sadly true that we students suffer the constant “lack of funds” predicament, for the price of half a dozen late-night pizzas and a few coffee drinks, you can participate in two days of priceless, up-close and personal, connection-making time with influential and unique environmental figures!  Not only that, but as a student, you qualify for a 50% discount! That’s a pretty big cut. On top of that, the price of admission grants you lifetime membership to the Forum. As in, you can continue to attend the event, free of charge, for years to come. Sooooo… not only are you getting a discounted rate, but that rate divided by 5, 10 years? Suddenly spending the money seems like a worthy investment, right?

At the Forum, there will be round table sessions with industry experts where attendees can ask questions, learn “tricks of the trade,” and hear experts’ stories (how they got to where they are). Laden with new information about how to become successful in the environmental field, you will have an advantage over your peers—having met and spoken with influential professionals from all sectors of the environmental arena.

One of the cool things about the event is that you’ll have the opportunity to learn firsthand, valuable information about alternative fuel vehicles. Were you thinking about getting a hybrid? Just want to experience the fun of driving an electric car? Well… you’re in luck because not only can you learn all about innovative new vehicles but you can test-drive them, free of charge, as well. How fun is that?

If the amazing networking opportunities and the chance to test-drive alternative fuel vehicles isn’t enough to convince you this event is awesome, what about the fact that there will be an Eco Walk-a-Bout? Models will be showcasing environmentally-friendly fashion merchandise whilst strutting among attendees during the expo hall reception. This Forum is not the usual long presentations, stuffy suit-wearing, traditional conference that comes to mind with the phrase “networking event.” Designers. Shoes. Models. Does that sound like any conference you’ve been to before?

So, if you haven’t gotten what I’m trying to say (how is that possible?!?), put the Women in Green Forum on your calendar. September 1^st and 2^nd, Pasadena Convention Center.  The event, one sure to be stimulating and remarkable, presents the opportunity to network with leading environmental professionals and create lifelong connections at one event. See you there!!

Register today at http://www.womeningreenforum.com for the time of your life!