The Alpena Fishery Resources Office participated in the Arts & Communications and Natural Resources & Agriscience Career Pathways Night at Alpena Community College, on March 5. 

The goal of Career Pathways is to expose college and high school age students and their parents to a number of professions, allowing the students to gain an understanding of what is required of the various careers.  

Speakers were encouraged to share their personal experiences and challenges in pursuing their career goals, educational and training requirements, potential salary, demand for the career, and pros and cons of the profession. 

Biologist Bowen provided information on Fishery Biologist and Fishery Technician careers available within the Service.  She provided background on her own career path and detailed the types of activities associated with work at Service fishery offices located within the region - including Fishery Resources Offices, Biological Stations, National Fish Hatcheries, and Fish Health Centers. 

A number of students and their parents participated in the event, which was sponsored by Alpena Regional Medical Center, Educational Talent Search, and the Alpena Community College.  This event was the fourth of five events held during February and March to expose students to over 100 careers in Health Sciences, Human Sciences, Business, Managment, Marketing & Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, Arts & Communications, and Natural Resources & Agriscience.