Opportunities for Young and Emerging Professionals
Part I: Landing the Job—Thursday, 2:15-3:05 PM
In this skill-based professional development session, we will sharpen your networking and job searching skills, strengthen your resume and cover letters, explore LinkedIn, and hone your interviewing skills. Our goal is to help you develop the confidence, adaptability, and professional toolkit you’ll need to launch your career. With Kathryn Lynch and Helena Virga of the University of Oregon Environmental Leadership Program.
Part 2: Building Community—Thursday, 3:15-3:45 PM
In Part 2 of this skill-based professional development session, we’ll build community, find encouragement, and imagine the future you can help shape. Our goal is to support you in developing the confidence, adaptability, and professional toolkit you’ll need to launch your career. We want you to leave with actionable skills, a stronger sense of possibility, and connection to a community of peers committed to advancing environmental education. With Kathryn Lynch and Helena Virga of the University of Oregon Environmental Leadership Program.
Test Your Trivia Skills!
Young Professionals Trivia Night—Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–7:00 PM
Wind down after a day of exciting and inspirational sessions with some pub-style trivia! Come as a team or fly solo as you show your knowledge of Portland, NAAEE, environmental education, western wildlife—and who knows what else! After the event, you can keep the conversations going by heading out for our open night on the town! Trivia Night is intended for young professionals, but everyone is welcome.