Students and mentors working and walking together.
The Forestry and Natural Resource Career Mentorship Program has just released their 2021-2022 Annual Report.
The Forestry and Natural Resources Career Mentorship Program aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the fields of forestry and natural resources. The Program is a collaborative effort supporting students studying forestry, particularly those in historically underrepresented groups, by encouraging their inclusion within the profession.
The Program pairs mentors with students based on career interests and shared personal identities, recognizing that pairing participants with shared experiences can inspire early career professionals to remain in an industry where others have paved the way. In addition to providing personalized mentorship, the annual program offers students the chance to develop professional skills through workshops and enhance their professional networks at sponsored panels and networking events.
This program is financially supported by a 2022 CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant. Participating universities include Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, College of the Redwoods, Shasta College, Reedley College, and University of California, Berkeley.