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.
posted Oct 11, 2023
by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
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.
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.
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.
posted Oct 9, 2023
by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Oregon State University
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable partnered with Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy to look deeper into the career paths, workforce needs, and future opportunities across America’s outdoor recreation economy.
posted Sep 27, 2023
by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Workforce development and career exploration programs are critical contributors to the future success of parks and recreation.
posted May 3, 2022
by University of Georgia Career Center
The information in this article describes typical occupations and employers associated with this major. Some of the options listed below may require additional training. Moreover, you are not limited to these options alone when choosing a possible career path.
posted May 24, 2021
Are there any graduate programs that are focused on trail planning, development, and design?
posted Nov 4, 2020
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
There are an abundance of jobs in the nonprofit and education sectors that allow you to work in or for the outdoors. Careers in the outdoors in both education and nonprofit sectors can vary greatly depending on the mission and vision of the organization you choose to work for.
posted Nov 4, 2020
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
If you are a recent graduate, this guide will help you not only to understand the typical occupations, but also the educational requirements to start a career.
posted Nov 4, 2020
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
This guide offers an introduction and overview of the various sectors, fields and potential occupations and careers available in outdoor recreation and conservation. It includes opportu
posted Nov 4, 2020
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
If you are interested in an outdoor focused career, there are huge opportunities to work for companies in the outdoor recreation and natural resource sectors
