The Forestry and Natural Resources Career Mentorship Program supports students at community college and university forestry programs throughout California. Participating schools include Bakersfield College, Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, College of the Redwoods, Feather River College, Reedley College, Shasta College, and UC Berkeley. Forestry students at four-year universities must be a sophomore, junior, or senior to be eligible to apply, while all forestry students at community colleges may participate. Mentors and students are paired based on career goals, personal interests, and identity (where applicable).

Student Eligibility

  • Applicants must been enrolled in one of the participating schools listed below.
  • Juniors and Seniors majoring in forestry at 4-year universities are eligible for participation.
  • All community college forestry students are eligible.

Mentor Eligibility

  • Applicants within California are given priority.
  • Mentors must have been working in the forestry field for at least 4 years.

Participating schools

Participating schools include: