What does it mean to work in fields such as Environmental Planning/Conservation, Sustainability, Resource Management, Remediation/Compliance, Quality Assurance/Control, or Wildlife Management/Care? Where should you be looking to gain experience to build your career path in these directions and what types of skills are most valued? Meet with a career and internship specialist to discuss how your liberal arts and science degree can translate to a career in Environment, Natural Resources, & Wildlife.
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Maureen enjoys working with students to help them connect the dots between their interests, skills, and experiences in order to search for opportunities and make meaningful career decisions. She has experience with AmeriCorps and taught English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program in Hokkaido for two years.
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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Employment of conservation scientists and foresters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Heightened demand for American timber and wood pellets will help increase the overall job prospects for conservation scientists and foresters.
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