
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Environmental Careers presents a broad-based, yet concise survey of employment opportunities in the environmental field. The book stresses the need for students to develop a strong technical background in the sciences to be effective in understanding and solving complex environmental problems. It also emphasizes the importance of developing relevant work experience through internships or volunteer work to help find entry-level employment in the environmental field.Environmental Careers includes opportunities in natural resources management, environmental protection, environmental health and safety, environmental education, allied environmental careers, and non-degree technical careers. Important issues for students, guidance counselors, and mid-career changers, such as salaries, characteristics of employers, and the latest trends in demands for environmental professionals, are addressed. The book also presents the 10 best career prospects for the 1990s and offers guidance on developing and implementing a personal action plan for pursuing an environmental career.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Author
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Trends and Prospects for the 1990s
- Chapter 3 Careers in Environmental Protection
- Chapter 4 Careers in Environmental Health and Safety
- Chapter 5 Careers in Environmental Education
- Chapter 6 Careers in Allied Environmental Professions
- Chapter 7 Careers in Natural Resources Management
- Chapter 8 Non-Degree Technical Environmental Careers
- Chapter 9 Opportunities for International Work
- Chapter 10 Employers of Environmental Professionals
- Chapter 11 A Word About Salaries
- Chapter 12 Mid-Career Changes
- Chapter 13 Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
- Chapter 14 The Best Prospects for the 1990s ... The Hot Jobs
- Chapter 15 Personal Action Plan
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Index