Sustainability & Resource Management
Sustainability & Resource Management
Red-Hot Careers for a Bright, Green Future
"Going green" is more than just a 21st-century catchphrase. It’s the mission statement for the new California economy.
As local governments and businesses continue to pursue clean energy strategies, opportunities are expanding for career-educated professionals in the Sustainability and Resource Management industry. California’s commitment to the green economy includes new sustainability and waste management mandates, which are pushing demand for tech-savvy, college-educated career professionals in this field. Locally, IVC’s Career Education programs are responding to that critical need.
Talk about going green… Salaries for sustainability specialists, recycling managers, waste management specialists and more are rising right along with regional demand. This growing industry sector includes several “Bright Outlook” careers, as awarded by the occupational data tracking application O-Net OnLine. Turns out, Sustainability careers are pretty sustainable.
IVC’s Sustainability and Resource Management program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, exploring recycling and resource management from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of settings. Core curriculum provides students with an in-depth study of waste and resource management, emphasizing cultural, community, and business applications. Courses cover governmental and organizational policies, practices, and procedures in waste resource management, including best management practices and successful community and educational programs.
Launch a Future BUILT career in Sustainability & Resource Management. It all starts at Irvine Valley College!
What You Need to Know
What Certificates Are Available to Me?
IVC offers a variety of program types to help build your future-proof career!
Certificates of Achievement
Certificates of Achievement are state-approved certificates that acknowledge workplace competencies and job readiness in a particular field. In many cases, the courses that comprise a certificate of achievement are the same as those required for an associate degree, minus the General Education courses.
IVC Offers a COA in:
Recycling & Resource Management
Certificates of Proficiency
Certificates of Proficiency acknowledge basic workplace abilities and are designed for students who want to enter the workforce quickly or upgrade their job skills. These certificates have a total credit requirement of less than 18 units and are designed and approved by local business leaders in order to make them as practical as possible.
IVC Offers a COP in:
Sustainability & Resource Management
Make sure your class schedule is built for success. Visit the course catalog to see what classes you need to earn your degree or certificate in Sustainability & Resource Management.
Irvine Valley College is proud to provide our communities with affordable, accessible Career Education opportunities. Click for details on program costs and fees for the Sustainability & Resource Management department.
Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants
Want to learn how financial aid, scholarships and grants can make college more affordable? IVC’s Financial Aid Office has all the information you need!
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department Offices: 949-451-5204
Jodi Titus
Faculty Advisor
949-451-5659
IVC Sustainability and Resource Management graduates are building successful futures in careers like these, and more! Here are some in-demand job titles and their average yearly salaries.
Sustainability Specialists = $69,062
Industrial Ecologists = $75,398
Recycling and Reclamation Workers = $41,626
Recycling Coordinators = $50,419
Material Collectors = $46,579
Average Salary In This Field
$41,626 to
$75,398 Per Year
Potential Careers
Recycling Coordinator
Industrial Ecologist
Sustainability Specialist
Have Questions? Talk To A Counselor!
You’ve made an independent choice to boost your life and career through Career Education at IVC… but you’re not alone! Talk to a counselor for information on getting started, planning your career pathway, and more!