Explore Green Careers with the U.S. Forest Service: Working for Forests Website (And Printable Resources)
PLT and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered to provide a Green Jobs Career Pathways resource, designed to help students explore careers in forestry and conservation. With over 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands to manage, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) employs around 30,000 people in a wide range of roles—from fieldwork to forestry research, technical support, and land management. There’s a career for everyone at the Forest Service. Learn more on the webpage.*
I recommend this resource for educators, career guidance professionals, and others looking to connect students with real-world green career opportunities. The website includes additional resources, including free downloadable career cards from USFS’s Natural Inquirer program and links for those interested in exploring internship, job skills programs (such as Job Corp Civilian Conservation Centers), and employment. Face It can also be complemented with PLT’s Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers guide, helping students see how their skills and interests align with meaningful careers in the environmental sector.
*Note: some links on this site may not be currently available.