Education and Training Requirements
High School
A good foundation for sustainability officer work includes classes in business, accounting, economics, mathematics, environmental studies, and computer science. Strong communication skills are important in this type of work, so be sure to take English, writing, and speech classes. Foreign language classes, such as Spanish, French, or Mandarin, are also beneficial for working with international offices.
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