Conservation Career Opportunities for Youth (FREE)

by Kenai Fjords National Park

Have you ever visited a National Park and wished you could one day be employed at a job like that? Park Rangers work jobs in a wide variety of fields: Research Scientist, Law Enforcement Officer, K-12 Educator, Human Resource Specialist, Interpreter, Information Technician, Grounds Keeper, Construction Worker, Boat Captain and so many more

This program will give students a chance to learn of career opportunities like these in the conservation field. A Ranger will answer questions on what it is like to work for the National Park Service and will discuss job and internship opportunities available to ages 15 and up through National Parks and partners such as Student Conservation Association and Youth Conservation Corps.

Program Rating

based on 6 evaluation(s).

About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00
By Request Premium: $0.00

FREE!

There is no cost for this program.

Length

30-40 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners College

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Leadership, Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

Sign up now for 2018/2019 programs! This program is available Monday-Friday in November 2018 through March 2019, with start times between 7:00 am-4 pm Alaska Standard Time (11:00 am- 8 pm Eastern Standard Time).

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Kenai Fjords National Park

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance of any scheduled program if you need to cancel.

About This Provider

Kenai Fjords National Park

Seward, AK
United States

Kenai Fjords National Park is a land where mountains and glaciers pour into an ocean teeming with life. A place where the ice age lingers! The Harding Icefield, the largest intact icefield contained within the United States, works as a thermostat for surrounding terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Our park is considered a living laboratory for scientists to learn about our changing climate. By engaging with your students about climate change and glacial landscapes, we'll bring a part of this Alaskan wilderness into your classroom!

Contact:
Gillian Braver
gillian_braver@nps.gov
9074220529

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to the National Park Service mission.
2. Photographic tour of Kenai Fjords National Park career possibilities.
3. Youth opportunities for resume building.
4. What are your local options for conservation jobs?
5. Questions and answers.

Objectives

Students will:
• learn about the variety of career opportunities available to them through the National Park Service.
• understand the various levels and divisions of positions within the National Park Service so that they can determine if there is a job that fits their interests.
• consider the links between education and careers.
• learn about the process of applying to jobs with the National Park Service.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

Aligns with college and career readiness aspects of the Common Core Standards and Career and Technical Education (CTE).