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This guide is a general overview of the regional opportunities working in and for the outdoors.
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
There are three main levels of government in the United States: Federal, State, and Local. Each level of government has its own benefits and opportunities for careers in outdoor recreation and conservation. While there are many amazing opportunities to work for the federal government, working for a state, county, or city agency may have appealing benefits including:
Published November 2020
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Affinity and Identity-Based Crews and Programs
The purpose of this guide is to highlight the work of service and conservation Corps who develop and manage identity-based programs and crews, discuss the intention and purpose of these crews, why they are important, and how they have been transformational experiences for Corpsmembers and partners.
This study was intended to assess current—and projected—employment levels across these sectors with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) oriented occupations that require “mid-level” education and skills. This education includes post-high school training but stops short of a bachelor’s degree,3 opening the door to a greater number of students who are not focused exclusively on four-year degrees. The study was also designed to identify employer demand for occupations within these four sectors.
What Can I do with a Major in Natural Resources & Tourism?
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.
Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Careers Toolkit
Choose your outdoor career path! Get started by asking yourself some very basic questions. Even though you might not be able to answer all of them, it is a good first step to narrow down what you really want to do. Ready? Let’s go!
