Material Detail

'Does the thought of a 9-5 job fill you with dread? Are you more comfortable in hiking boots or scuba gear than a suit? Increasingly, people are opting for professions that allow them to take advantage of nature and build careers in outdoor pursuits. Whether you dream of being a ski instructor or an archaeologist, surveyor or marine biologist, chances are there is an outdoor career matching your aspirations. With so much variety, those with educational backgrounds ranging from trade schools to doctorate programs can find suitable roles. Keep reading to learn more about the myriad of outdoor career options available.'

Resources include:

• INTRODUCTION
• THE OUTDOOR JOB LANDSCAPE
• • Archaeology
  • Forestry
  • Firefighting
  • Landscape architect
  • Marine biologist
  • Outdoor guide
  • Ski careers
  • Surveyor
  • Wine jobs
• WORKING OUTDOORS: THE INSIDE SCOOP
• FUNDING THE DREAM: EDUCATIONAL/SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
• NATURAL CONNECTION: RESOURCES FOR OUTDOOR CAREERS
• FLOCK TOGETHER: SOCIETIES FOR OUTDOOR PROFESSIONALS

This will delete the comment from the database. This operation is not reversible. Are you sure you want to do it?

Thank you for reporting a broken "Go to Material" link in MERLOT to help us maintain a collection of valuable learning materials.

If you feel this material is inappropriate for the MERLOT Collection, please click SEND REPORT, and the MERLOT Team will investigate. Thank you!

You are being taken to the material on another site. This will open a new window.

Do not show me this again