Career Resources
Natural Resources Career Tree
Kupu
Curious About What a Natural Resources Career Can Be? Check out Kupu's Natural Resources Career Tree! In the spreadsheet below, the tab entitled "AFNR Careers - by POS" provides a sample of available Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) careers in Hawaiʻi,...
Hoʻoulu Maluō
Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance & Hale Kuamoʻo Hawaiian Language Center at the UH Hilo
Science Curriculum Units for Hawaiian Medium Learners in Grades 6-12 Hauʻoli mākou ʻo ka Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance me ko mākou pakanā hoʻomohala ʻo ka Hale Kuamoʻo e kaʻana aku i mau ʻōpaʻa haʻawina hou no ka ʻEpekema ma nā Papa 6-12. Ua hoʻomohala ʻia ua mau...
Hawaiʻi Conservation Podcasts – Listen and Learn!
Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance
Want to learn more about conservation efforts and research going on in Hawaiʻi? Tune into the podcasts below to learn more about a variety of conservation issues, projects, and topics based in Hawaiʻi.Conservation Talk Story Conservation Talk Story is a storytelling...
Explore Farm to School and School Garden Programs – Connect Students to Their ʻĀina
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA)
Farm to School (F2S) efforts have grown across all 50 states (See National Farm to School Network) and has been growing stronger in Hawaii throughout the past decade. Nonprofit driven initiatives have launched programs specific to island communities. State...
Expand Your Learning in the Field: Opportunities For K-12 Students Across the Hawaiian Islands
Kupu
Want to know what professional opportunities in natural resources are out there for students (K-12) across Hawaiʻi? This list identifies opportunities that are beneficial to those interested in pursuing Natural Resources careers.Nature Adventure Camps - Oʻahu and Maui...
Interested in Starting Up a Natural Resource Club at Your School?
Kupu
Want to start your own school club? Need ideas of what’s been done before? This list indicates the school clubs that may be of interest to those pursuing natural resources in Hawaiʻi schools. Start one up in your school today!Nationally RecognizedFuture Farmers of...
Get Certified: Attain Industry Desired Skills and Qualifications
Kupu
Want to develop skills and build out your resume? This list links to active opportunities to become certified in natural resource related skills and practices. Attaining certifications allows students to be better prepared and competitive candidates for natural...
Get a Jump on College in High School: Early College Courses
Kupu
These early college courses are common requirements across UH campuses for degrees connected to natural resources. By taking these courses in high school, students will reduce their post-secondary course load. DOE high schools that offer these courses create...
How to Make a Good Impression and Maintain Professionalism: Learn Effective Employability Skills
Kupu
Learn key employability skills and how to maintain professional relationships. This list expands on skills employers seek out in employees and identifies essential skills to help students succeed in Natural Resource careers.Employability Skills - Expanded...
Classroom to Career, and the Opportunities to Get You There
Kupu
This list details the recommended progression of opportunities designed to guide high school students from the classroom to career: moving through awareness, exploration, preparation, and training.The Work-Based Learning ContinuumCareer Awareness → Career Exploration...
Kupu Natural Resources Clearinghouse for Hawaiʻi’s Educators
Kupu
Welcome to Kupu's Natural Resources Clearinghouse for Hawaiʻi's Educators! Here you will find an abundance of tools related to natural resources to use in your classrooms. You can navigate the site using the search bar in the upper right corner of the page to look for...
Tips for Writing a Strong Abstract for the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
This document provides a brief overview of the abstract evaluation criteria used to evaluate abstracts for the Hawaii Conservation Conference (Conference) and suggestions for writing a strong abstract that is likely to be accepted.
Engaging in the Political Process to Support ʻĀina Momona
This workshop will focus on how to engage with the political process here in Hawai’i. Participants will hear from panelists currently involved in affecting change through policy and civic engagement.
Fantastic Field Camps: Seals, Turtles, & Talk Story
This presentation includes a quick introduction to JIMAR / NOAA’s Protected Species Assessment and Recovery Camps in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, followed by an informal Q&A session hosted by real live field researchers.
The Interview Process – Preparing, Interviewing, & Following Up
Congratulations! You applied for a job, and were just invited by the employers to interview for the position. This means that you are one step closer to getting the job – but you still have to get through the interview process…
Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Things to Keep In Mind While Writing Them
Depending on where you are in your career, you may end up asking yourself: What exactly is a CV? And what should I be submitting?
Tips on Applying for a Conservation Job
Whether you’re just starting out your career or looking to transition to a new position, it’s likely you have had your eye on various job postings and descriptions. In Hawaiʻi, you can find conservation jobs through a range of listings.