Careers, Internships & Scholarships
EPA Resources
EPA careers
Summer Student Employment Opportunities
The EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Web site is a hiring tool that
will be useful for students looking for summer work in EPA offices. The
site is available in the spring until May 28, 2008.
Careers
in Earth Science
Examine NASA professions to see how they relate to your skills and abilities,
and a possible career in Earth Science.
kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career
EE
Link - State and Regional Organizations and Projects
These pages are useful for students who want information on existing environmental
organizations, programs, and projects in a particular state or region. Whether
you are looking for specific local or regional information, want to start
an environmental project in your own community, or are interested in learning
more about the environment through a program, this is the place for you.
eelink.net/eeorganizationsandprojects-stateandregional.html
EE
Link - Student Award and Grant Programs
For students looking for opportunities to participate in environmental
award programs. Options range from essay contests to community service projects.
eelink.net/studentawardandgrantprograms(environmentaltopics).html
EEK! Get a Job
Meet people who work in environmental jobs in the state of Wisconsin.
www.dnr.wi.gov/eek/job/
Environmental
Education at the Bureau of Land Management
Read about professional careers available at the Bureau of Land Management,
ranging from archaeologist to wildlife biologist.
www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/students/career.html
Environmental Health
Science Education
Portal site for students, teachers and scientists on environmental health
information, activities, jobs, and developmental opportunities.
www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education/
Work With Us: EPA Careers
EPA employs about 17,000 people throughout the U.S., including its headquarters
in Washington, DC, 10 regional offices, and 17 laboratories. Explore this
site to discover the types of jobs available at EPA.
epa.gov/careers/
Internships, Fellowships, & Student
Programs
Learn about EPA fellowships and internship opportunities for those interested
in environmental careers.
www.epa.gov/epahome/intern.htm
Marine Careers.Net
This site introduces you to a wide range of careers in marine biology,
oceanography, and other related fields.
www.marinecareers.net
National Institute
of Environmental Health Science
This site from NIEHS provides information about a number of different environmental
health and science topics, as well as environmental careers.
www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/hottopics.htm
National Network for
Environmental Management
This fellowship program was established to encourage college students to
pursue environmental careers. The program provides students with environmental
research or training experience linked directly to their field of undergraduate
or graduate study.
www.epa.gov/enviroed/students.html
NOAA Education Web Site
Explore this site to find the information you need about weather, climate
change, and oceans. You'll also find information on environmental jobs,
careers, and research participation programs.
www.education.noaa.gov
Student Conservation
Association
www.thesca.org/conservation_careers/
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a nonprofit organization
that offers conservation internships and summer trail crew opportunities.
SCA is focused on developing conservation and community leaders while getting
important work done on the land.
Student Jobs with the U.S.
Geological Survey
The USGS offers diverse employment opportunities for students in biology,
hydrology, computer science, cartography, geology, administration, and many
other fields.
www.usgs.gov/ohr/student
Teens for Planet
Earth
teens4planetearth.com/teenshome
Check out this site to learn more about how YOU can protect this amazing planet. This site has facts about the natural world, the latest conservation news, and how teens can – and do – make a difference. by carrying out environmental service-learning projects in their communities.
What's
Up In the Environment?
Think all environmentalists follow the same path? Check out ten people
and the environmental careers they have chosen.
www.thirteen.org/edonline/wue/cool_careers.html
Women In Science and
Engineering Posters
These posters highlight both the women pioneers who influenced the direction
of environmental science as well as the contemporary figures who are making
a difference today. Order a free poster for yourself!
www.epa.gov/ged/wise/posters.htm