Interested in Outdoor Careers? Explore Your Options!
Discover Career Paths in the Outdoors
Interested in environmental sustainability, conservation, parks and recreation, agriculture, or natural resources? Explore career paths, connect with professionals, and learn what it's like to work in the field.
Through NHCC's Outdoor Leadership program, students can participate in free career exploration opportunities designed to help them learn about careers and make professional connections.
Explore Careers Through Real-World Experiences
Throughout the year, students can participate in free events that provide hands-on experiences, networking opportunities, and insight into careers in the outdoor and environmental fields.
Geocaching, Slacklining & Outdoor Careers
Date: October 2
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Three Rivers Park District
Join us for a day outside geocaching and slacklining while learning about career and internship opportunities with Three Rivers Park District. Transportation and lunch are provided. Visit the Registration Form to sign up.
Outdoor Careers Lunch & Learn
Date: November 18
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Center for Business & Technology (CBT 181)
Meet professionals from organizations including the DNR, Three Rivers Park District, and local parks departments while learning about internships, jobs, and career pathways in outdoor and environmental fields. Lunch provided. Visit the Registration Form to sign up.
Green Jobs Fair & Networking Event
Date: January 27
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Helling Hall (CBT 195)
Explore internships, volunteer opportunities, and careers in sustainability, recreation, environmental fields, and related industries. Connect with employers, mentors, and professionals while learning about educational pathways. Visit the Registration Form to sign up.
Ice Fishing & Careers Day
Date: February 19
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: French Regional Park
Spend a day outdoors with professional angler Ray Ruiz while learning about careers, internships, and summer job opportunities with outdoor organizations. Lunch provided. Visit the Registration Form to sign up.
Dream Big 3.0 Environmental Summit
Date: April 23-25
Location: Long Lake Conservation Center
Join students, educators, outdoor leaders, and environmental advocates for a weekend of outdoor activities, workshops, networking, and community building at Long Lake Conservation Center. Transportation, meals, lodging, and activities are included for NHCC students. Visit the Registration Form to sign up.
Meet Professionals and Build Your Network
Connect with professionals from organizations including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Three Rivers Park District, and the City of Brooklyn Park Parks & Recreation Department.
Explore career options, learn about internships, and hear directly from professionals working in the field.
Stay Connected
Interested in learning more?
Join the Outdoor Leadership Career Exploration Interest List to receive event updates, registration information, and reminders.
Questions?
We're here to support you! Contact Merissa Neor, Director of Career Services or Ana Munro, Faculty.
Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).