Earth & Environment Career Night

Who: Earth & Environment Interest Area student scholars or related majors, alumnae entering the workforce, and people looking to shift their careers. All people are welcome to attend!

Cost: FREE and open to the public. 

What: This is not a "job fair". It's an informational event designed to introduce student scholars diverse career options, help them expand their networks, and connect them to local and regional resources. 

Cost: FREE and open to the public. 

Format: 

• Short presentation introducing the professionals and support services in attendance. 

• Networking! We will leave lots of time for you to network. You can seek out the professionals who work in areas of interest to you and engage in organic conversations with them. 

Get your questions answered & explore your career dreams! 

You will learn: 

• What career opportunities exist in fields related to agriculture, geography, environmental sciences, geology, ecology, environmental policy, and more. 

• What the varied requirements are for different types of careers (do you need a bachelor's or graduate degree for that job, or can you get right to work with your associate's degree or certificate?). 

• What employers are looking for (spoiler: in addition to your technical and soft skills, they want you to know how to write and communicate effectively). 

You can: 

• Talk one-on-one or in a small group with professionals in a variety of careers.

• Get advice on what sorts of internships and jobs will give you the experience needed to advance your career.

• Talk with representatives from local transfer institutions like Sac State and UC Davis. 

• Talk with Sierra College counselors, support specialists, financial aid, and more. 

We know this event is during dinner time, so we will be providing food and beverages to keep your tummy quiet and your mind attentive. We don't want a grumbling stomach getting in the way of exploring your dreams!

Past professionals include: Environmental Scientists, Foresters, GIS Specialists, Transportation Planners, State Park Rangers, Environmental Engineers, Public Utilities Commissioners, NEPA Planners, Engineering Geologists, Prescribed Fire Program Managers, Hazardous Substances Engineers, Biologists, Hydrologic Technicians, Ecologists, and more! 

Geography, where it’s at

• Geography for transfer AA-T Degree

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Skills Certificate

Earth Science Rocks

• Geology for Transfer AS-T Degree 

• Geology AS Degree

Agriculture plants the seed

• Sustainable Agriculture AS Degree and Certificate of Achievement

• Sustainable Agriculture Business Skills Certificate

• Urban & Wildland Forestry Skills Certificate

Environmental Sciences & Sustainability ~ there’s no place like home

• Environmental Studies AA Degree

• Environmental Sciences AS Degree

• Environmental Sciences AS-T Degree

Natural Sciences, the natural choice

• Natural Sciences AA/AS

What: Earth & Environment Career Night

Where: Sierra College - Rocklin Campus, outside Dietrich Theater

Date: April 23, 2023 (Tuesday)

Time: 6-8pm

Cost: Free & open to the public. 

Who: You! Spread the word - bring a friend! 

I'm hungry: There will be food! 

Registration is free & the event is open to the public, but by registering, you'll help us make sure we bring enough food for everyone. 

Register on Eventbrite or RSVP to our Google Calendar 

Spread the word - bring a friend! 

(It's ok to show up, even if you haven't registered)

• 73 people attended the event (based on sign-in sheets): 

  • 51 students (or other community members) 

    1. 46% Earth & Environment Majors**

    2. 40% STEM Majors**

    3. Rest were "other" or "undecided"

    4. (**based on the 30% of students who completed the survey) 

  • 16 professionals 

  • 6 Sierra College faculty/staff

• 25 people completed the exit survey (34% of those who signed in) 

  • They gave the event an average rating of 4.83/5 stars 

  • What they found was most impactful (mark all that apply): 

    1. Networking with the professionals (72%)

    2. Connecting with Sierra College campus resources/people (60%)

    3. Learning about variety of career types and options (56%)

    4. Introduction to departments and degrees in Earth & Environment Interest Area (52%)

    5. Food (52%)

    6. Introduction/slides of professionals (36%)