Video: Texas Campaign For The Environment - Get Involved

"The most important thing we can do is invision a world where we put others above ourselves." These are the words of Jeff Jacoby, Staff Director for Texas Campaign For The Environment. Working as a volunteer and using your work to help people can become a career.

The definition of the word "rich" is different for everyone. Working at a non-profit provides a sense of being rich in many ways other than money. Jeff Jacoby of Texas Campaign For The Environment talks about having an opportunity to balance your heart with your work.

If you are an environmentally conscious person, someone who has a passion for the environment, you may want to know the recent environmental trends with Dallas businesses. Jeff Jacoby, Staff Director for Texas Campaign For The Environment, explains more.

Just Google "Going Green" and you will come up with millions of articles on this recent trend that is revolutionizing how businesses operate. Accompanying this revolution are new jobs being created. Jeff Jacoby with Texas Campaign For The Environment explains some of the craze.

The environment, immigration, ethical business - these are all strong topics today. If you have a passion for any of these fields then take that leap and get involved. There are jobs available that surround these issues, typically in the non-profit arena. Jeff Jacoby from Texas Campaign For The Environment, explains his view.

Working for a non-profit organization is more than just selling a product or service. It is more about how you are helping the world at large. Jeff Jacoby, Staff Director at Texas Campaign For The Environment, elaborates.

There is certain ethic to be learned from your first job ever, no matter what you do. Jeff Jacoby, Staff Director at Texas Campaign For The Environment, recalls his first job and the life lessons he learned from that experience.

If you believe in a cause and also have the ability to communicate issues to the masses then the non-profit field might be your gig. Jeff Jacoby, Staff Director at Texas Campaign For The Environment, gives his view by relating it to his organization.

LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) was Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types, commercial as well as residential.

The Department of Environment and Development helps local communities work together to make a difference on critical environmental issues and foster a sustainable North Texas. Right now, our region is the 4th largest in the nation and we’re growing fast. This growth means that the issues we address - from water, to solid waste, to smart growth, to energy efficiency - matter more than ever for our region’s future success.

You hear about it all the time... companies going green. What is it? There is a push by major and minor companies of all types to "go green" and become even more environmentally sound. What does this mean? More jobs being created!