Careers in natural resources

A collaborative initiative Led by Colorado Youth Corps Association & Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education

Purpose
To ensure that our public lands and open spaces are protected into the future by a new generation of natural resource employees. Background: Because a generation or more of children has not had a close relationship with the outdoors, state and federal natural resource agencies are having difficulty recruiting employees who have the necessary skills, experience, education, and emotional connection to the outdoors to take over the management of public lands. Simultaneously, agencies need candidates that represent the changing demographics of the state.

Goals & Current Projects

Support

Raise awareness among youth and career influencers about natural resource career opportunities: Career Fair Reduce barriers in applying for entry-level state and federal jobs: Career Guide Increase access to information about natural resource careers and jobs available: Online Portal

Involvement from 244 individuals representing 91 government agencies and offices, non-profits, and higher education partners Nearly two years of meetings and committee work $30,000 raised in grant funds and $11,000 of in-kind support contributed

Vision
The Careers in Natural Resources Initiative aims to work collaboratively to create more pathways to enable ALL young adults to be educated, prepared, and qualified to enter and maintain professional, sustainable natural resource careers.

Needs
Help us sustain our momentum! $30,000 will advance work on our three current goals: $5,000 Raise Awareness $10,000 Reduce Barriers $15,000 Create Career Connections Take us to the next level! An additional $30,000 will allow us to conduct research and gather important data on the status on natural resource careers in Colorado.

CAEE 15260 S. Golden Rd. Golden, CO 80403 303-273-5780