Natural Resource Career Pathways

Natural Resource Career Pathways

 

Do you love spending time outdoors? Or do you have a passion for exploring and learning about the natural world? The Children’s Forest of Central Oregon has the goal to foster leadership skills in youth and provide potential environmental and natural resource career paths.


Field Science Internship

 

The Children’s Forest is seeking 3 high school students in Crook County for a new Field Science Internship.  The program will be offered from June-August 2022, with interns completing a 100 hour internship with various natural resource specialists.  Interns will earn $15.50 per hour.  Find more information here:  Field Science Internship Flier 2022.  Apply by Monday, May 16 by completing this application.

 

Youth Leadership Program

 

The Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Vámonos Outside, and the Environmental Center are teaming up to offer a new and exciting program focused on youth leadership in the environmental sector.  The program seeks to bring diverse youth voices into the environmental movement, and provide skill-building, mentoring, and job training for youth who are interested in green careers.  The program is currently being offered at Bend High School and Caldera High School in Bend.


Virtual Career Fair

 

Looking to work outside this summer?  There are tons of job openings with partners in our network.  We’ve compiled some videos to highlight upcoming jobs on this playlist.  See the most up-to-date list of opportunities here.

 

 

A Guide to Natural Resource Career Pathways in Central Oregon

 

The Central Oregon Natural Resources Career Pathways Network has developed a guide to help young people who might be interested in careers in natural resources to learn more about entering this field.  The guide provides an overview of career opportunities, a list of potential employers, career stories of people in the field, tips for where to get started, and career exploration opportunities.

 

A Guide to Natural Resources Career Pathways in Central Oregon

 

 


Other Resources

 

Heart of Oregon Corps

Discover Your Forest

High Desert Museum – Teen Volunteers

Camp Tamarack – Youth Volunteers