Kickstart your conservation career at the Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Symposium at Whiskey Mountain
Are you interested in a career in conservation? The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites current college students and recent graduates to Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp in Dubois Aug. 8-11 to learn how to pursue a successful career in the outdoors at the newly created Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Symposium camp.
About the symposium:
Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn directly from seasoned Game and Fish employees. This immersive program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in the outdoors.
What you will learn:
- Career paths: Explore various career opportunities within Game and Fish.
- Role of wardens: Understand the crucial role of wardens in conservation and their job expectations.
- Role of habitat, fish and wildlife biologists: Gain insights into the responsibilities and contributions of the department’s field biologists.
- Effective presentation skills: Develop your ability to present information clearly and effectively.
- Research questions: Learn how to frame research questions to address management issues.
- Personality styles: Explore common dimensions and traits of personality styles and enhance your ability to work with people of different personality types.
- Resume and cover letter writing: Receive guidance on crafting effective resumes and cover letters.
Program details:
- Dates: Aug. 8-11.
- Location: Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp in Dubois.
- Cost: $50, which includes food and lodging.
- Scholarships: Available for those who feel the program fee is a barrier to participation. To be considered for a scholarship, contact william.poole@wyo.gov.
- Application deadline: June 30 at 11:59 p.m. MST.