Federal Government Agencies: Outdoor Career Opportunities

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 Mission,
  • Typical fields of occupation,
  • Student jobs and internships, and
  • Tips and useful links.

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.

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