The purpose of this guide is to introduce, for those interested in outdoor related occupations, he most relevant Federal Agencies in the United States.
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
This guide provides an introduction and overview for each of these agencies including:
The following overviews are meant to be a starting point for your search, but there are many more opportunities for you beyond what is presented in this guide.
TYO curates, organizes, and maintains an ever-growing collection of resources helping others deliver best-in-class outdoor youth programming.
The Jobs Case for Conservation
posted Oct 14, 2023
This report from the Center for American Progress looks at recent research on the direct, indirect, and induced jobs created by the conservation economy—recreation, renewable energy, restoration, and sustainable land management.
Workforce Development: A Resource Guide for Parks and Recreation
posted Oct 11, 2023
The term “workforce development” might not resonate with you or your agency at first glance, but chances are, at some level, your organization is already engaging in workforce development efforts.
Why Green Jobs Plans Matter and Where US Cities Stand in Implementing Them
posted Oct 10, 2023
Preparing a climate-ready workforce requires an all-hands-on-deck approach among public and private leaders across the country—including federal policymakers, state community college systems, and individual employers—but these capacity-related gaps often come to ground in U.S. cities and regions.
Centering Youth in Green Workforce Development
posted Oct 10, 2023
This Action Guide aims to provide practical and actionable guidance to International Development Organizations (IDOs) on how to better respond to the diverse needs of young people as their countries undergo complex transitions to a greener economy.
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