NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CAREERS THAT SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT

NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CAREERS THAT SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT

WHAT ARE NATURAL RESOURCE CAREERS? FORESTRY FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PARKS/OUTDOOR RECREATION WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT RANGE MANAGEMENT

WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO A CAREER IN NATURAL RESOURCES? WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT WORKING WITH PEOPLE APPLYING NEW TECHNOLOGIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT

WHO MIGHT HIRE YOU? FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CORPORATIONS & CONSULTING FIRMS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Essential Skills for Natural Resource Professionals 1. Communication skills 2. Ability to work as part of a team 3. Customer orientation 4. Creativity, innovative thinking 5. Broad understanding of environmental science 6. Analytical ability, critical thinking, problem-solving 7. Strong work ethic, professionalism, positive attitude 8. Occupation-specific skills and knowledge 9. Mastery of information technology, including GIS 10. Leadership ability

HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER? IT STARTS IN HIGH SCHOOL TAKE THE CHALLENGING COURSES SCIENCE MATH COMMUNICATION

EDUCATION IS THE KEY High school plus training 1 -year certificate programs 2 -year associate degree programs 4 -year bachelor’s degree programs Graduate level master’s/Ph. D. programs

The earning power of education

WHY COMMUNITY COLLEGE? TAILORED PROGRAMS PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND FURTHER EDUCATION HIGH QUALITY & SMALLER CLASSES LOWER COSTS

WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HAVE TO OFFER? DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIAL CAREER TRAINING Computer Skills, GIS, Equipment Operation CERTIFICATES IN CAREER AREAS Firefighting, Fish Hatchery Operation ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Career Education Further Education

A FINAL THOUGHT Environmental science is an important part of the foundation in natural resources education.

Tropical Forest Rondônia, Brazil 19 Jun 1975 19 Sep 2001

Looks like a future YCC crew leader to me!