Career Resources

Want to "Go Green"?

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Green Careers

The movement for a sustainable economy has begun to reach beyond traditional conservation, environmental protection, and natural resource management institutions. With training in the principles of Environmental Studies and in environmentally-related disciplines such as geography, biology, and economics, you will find employment opportunities in numerous sectors of the government, private research firms, non-profit organizations, consulting firms, and industrial companies.

University of Colorado students should contact Career Services early in their academic careers for advice about job prospects and applications. Fall 2012 ENVS Career Services handout (pdf)

Careers and Wage Information for Environmental Scientists

Investigate Careers in the Environment (ICE)

ICE is a student-sponsored weekly series of career talks by professionals in various environmental fields.

ICE Talks (more info)

Online Resources

Many resources are available online to help individuals interested in environmental careers.

Additional Environmental Jobs Resources

Books

The Environmental Studies Program office has a small library of career books that can be browsed, including Opportunities in Environmental Careers, The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference, Sunshine Jobs, and 100 Jobs in the Environment.

Undergrad Program:

- Announcements -

Thu Oct 24, 2013

ENVS Fall Internship Fair

Thu Dec 19, 2013

ENVS Fall Recognition Ceremony

- Events -

Mon Aug 26, 2013
11:00 am

ENVS Faculty Meeting

Tue Sep 10, 2013
05:00 pm

Investigate Careers in the Environment

More Events >>

- Faculty Focus -

Dan Doak 2013
Dan Doak

The ecology and management of rare species and habitats, biodiversity protection and management, population and community ecology, and the effects of climate change on ecological systems.

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