What can you do with a degree in Forestry or Fire Management? Boundless opportunities await you. By taking advantage of the workforce development resources in the School of Forestry, you\u2019ll be 100% career ready by the time you graduate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)<\/span><\/a> defines career readiness as a foundation from which higher education prepares students for a fulfilling career life, including success in the workplace. There are eight <\/span>NACE career readiness competencies<\/span><\/a>, which are skills employers look for.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Third <\/span>year students <\/span>(<\/span>and up<\/span>)<\/span> are recommended to c<\/span>heck out the <\/span><\/span>CEFNS Career Development web page<\/span><\/span><\/a> for information on internships and <\/span>career development<\/span> for Forestry students<\/span>. <\/span>First- and second-year<\/span> students <\/span>should begin their career journeys with <\/span><\/span>NAU’s Career Development Office.<\/span><\/span><\/a> All students should develop a<\/span> <\/span>Handshake<\/span><\/span><\/a> profile to find great opportunities both on and off-campus.<\/span><\/span> The School of Forestry<\/span>\u2019s<\/span> Student Success <\/span>Team<\/span> can also help <\/span>answer questions and <\/span>guide your search. <\/span>We\u2019d<\/span> love to hear from you!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The School of Forestry<\/span> host<\/span>s<\/span> and <\/span>participates<\/span> in career and internship fairs throughout the school year. Information about these events will be posted on Handshake and sent out via email.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Are you looking for an internship, summer job, or full-time <\/span>role<\/span> after graduation? <\/span>Check out these programs from <\/span>some of<\/span> t<\/span>he School of Forestry<\/span>\u2019s partners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n The College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Science <\/span>(CEFNS) <\/span>is proud to host the <\/span><\/span>Public Lands Internship Program<\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/a> which partner<\/span>s<\/span> with various land management agencies including the National Park Service (NPS). <\/span>Internships are posted by region and updated regularly, so keep <\/span>c<\/span>hecking<\/span> for<\/span> new opportunities!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Flagstaff is surrounded by National Forest, and the USFS hosts many opportunities in Forestry and Fire Management. In addition to the opportunities listed below, full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles are frequently posted on the <\/span>USA Jobs website<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Check out <\/span>this resource<\/span><\/a> for tips on applying! <\/span>About the USFS<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n Contact your Region 3 Forest and District Offices<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Full time and seasonal <\/span>DFFM positions are posted on the <\/span><\/span>Arizona State Jobs web page<\/span><\/span><\/a>. DFFM also host<\/span>s internship opportunities, but they vary seasonally. Reach out to <\/span>LoriAnne<\/span> Warren with questions. Her email is <\/span><\/span>lwarren@dffm.az.gov.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has several opportunities for students and recent grads. Learn more about <\/span>BLM here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Arizona Conservation Corps<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n Ancestral Lands<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n Great Basin Institute<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n And don’t forget to search for positions on the <\/span>Student Conservation Association Job Board!<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n All federal positions, including DOI roles, will be posted on the USA Jobs website<\/a>. For help, additional questions, or to learn more about opportunities in Forestry, Fire, and Natural Resource Management, contact Lauren Orme (lauren.orme@nau.edu).<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n ACE has full-time, part-time, and seasonal programs across the United States. Interested in staying in Flagstaff over the summer? ACE is headquartered right here in town, and their conservation crew positions can include housing! <\/span>Learn more here!<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n The ACE EPIC program provides a 1-on-1 experience for 3<\/span>rd<\/span> year students (and up) to learn field skills while working alongside agency partners. <\/span>About ACE EPIC <\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n The ACE CREW program offers hands-on field experience working with multiple agencies like the NPS, BLM, USFS, BIA, etc. <\/span>About ACE Conservation Crew<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Headquartered in Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon Trust (GCT) is a conservation advocacy organization. The Rising Leaders Program at GCT works to expand opportunities for the next generation of conservation and social justice advocates. 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