Oct. 21 Pregame HokieTalks

Dean Julia Ross
College of Engineering

Learn how the College of Natural Resources and Environment is poised to be a leader in solving natural resources issues that will apply to all humans.

Learn more:

• Virginia Tech’s natural resources program ranked No. 1 in nation for third straight year
• A living legacy — students give new life to historic campus trees
• New water degree offers a wealth of career opportunities
• Virginia Tech adds new degree in packaging systems and design
• New environmental informatics major opens a world of opportunity

Sustainability Institute Director Angie De Soto
College of Natural Resources and Environment

Did you know that most millennials want jobs that align with their sustainability values, and over half are willing to take a pay cut to do so? At the same time, employers seek new hires with hands-on experience and strong soft skills. Angie will talk about how the institute’s “Boot Camp” mimics a workplace to train students in critical skills sets, connect employers and students through problem-solving sessions, and create pipelines for purpose-driven employment. Students from over 60 different majors have participated to date including aerospace engineering, building construction, economics, finance, GIS, and real estate.

Learn more:

• Students connect classroom learning to real-world change
• Virginia Tech partners with Trane to launch Sustainability Institute
• This Virginia Tech Institute Focuses Students on Sustainability
• What Millennial Employees Really Want