When

Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
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Where

Learning Hub Auditorium, Room 108 - HCC Southeast 
6815 Rustic Street
Houston, TX 77087
 

 
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Contact

Dr. Cassidy Johnson 
Biology Professor, HCC
832-746-7584 
cassidy.johnson@hccs.edu 

 

Join us at the 4th, annual Conservation, Ecology, and Environmental Science Career Forum

February 22nd, 2020; 9AM to 12PM

Location:  Learning Hub Auditorium, HCC Southeast Campus

Love nature and the outdoors? Want to make a difference in the world?  Let's put your passion to work! Join us for the fourth, annual CEES career forum to discover how to transistion from college to an environmental career. Local experts will share their career pathway experiences, offering tips and advice to help students navigate the transition to the working world. The forum will also host local envirommental groups and agencies that have current volunteer, internship, and job opportunities.  This event is FREE and open to all college and high school students. Please register using the link at the bottom of the page. ____________________________________________________________________________________

What to expect from the 2020 CEES career forum this year:

  • Three, panel discussions with environmental and conservation experts from local non-profits, agencies, and the private sector. The panel session will be open for questions
 Panelists include: Jaime Gonzalez (Houston Urban Conservation Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy), Andy Newman (Project Manager, RES), Felice Yarbough (Park Ranger, US Fish and Wildlife Service), Dr. Karen Yip (Geologist, HCC Faculty), and many more! 
  • Local environmental organizations who are looking for volunteers, interns, and new staff!! Bring your resume and find a position!

Organizations registered so far: Mercer Arboretum, Student Conservation Association, TWRC Wildlife Center, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Memorial Park Conservancy, Hermann Park Conservancy, the Houston Parks Board, Citizens Environmental Coalition, Katy Prairie Conservancy, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center and more!

  • Resume-builder help from the University of Saint Thomas's career services staff. Bring your resume for a spot check!


  • One-on-one opportunities to discuss career pathways with experts in the field

  • Networking with other like-minded students

 

Please visit this page regularly for updates on the panel discussions and organizational attendees.

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Are you an environmental organization interested in participating in the event? Please register using the link below to reserve your spot. The event is free and tables will be provided!

All interested students exhibitors need to please register for the 2020 CEES career forum: HCC is requiring that all visitors have a parking pass. A parking pass that can be printed will be emailed to all of the registrants prior to the event. Please click the link below to complete the registration information. 

 Students and exhibitors please register here!!

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