Schuylkill Environmental Careers Online
Students visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and take inventory of the species that live there
Develop Career Skills & Learn Environmental Science with Schuylkill ECO for College Students
Schuylkill ECO is a 6-session virtual course for college students.
- Gain transferable and essential professional skills, such as resume building and cover letter writing
- Acquire and learn desirable skills and tools needed to enter the environmental career field
- Discuss emerging environmental issues
- Connect and network with peers and professionals
Keep an eye out here and on social media for 2023 updates about this program
Students learn about re-foresting initiatives at the Fairmount Park Greenhouse (2017)
The SECO program has been modified to run virtually and continue to engage college students. A new topic relating to the environmental career field and entering the work force will be discussed each week with follow-up activities to connect discussions to the real world. After each 1-hour session, participants will be asked to complete a short assignment on their own. The objective of this program is to better prepare students and emerging professionals for their future career. Successful participants who attend each session and complete all the required materials will receive a certificate of completion.
If you have questions about this program, please email Education Director, Ayashe Ramey at scrothers@schuylkillriver.org for more information.
Schuylkill Environmental Career Opportunities
9th grade students learn about re-foresting initiatives at the Fairmount Park Greenhouse
9th grade students visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and take inventory of the species that live there
9th grade students visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and take inventory of the species that live there
9th grade students take the temperature of a compost pile at Fairmount Park
Students visit Greensgrow Farms in Phildelphia to learn about local food systems
Students visit Greensgrow Farms in Phildelphia to learn about local food systems
Students learn about mitigating climate change in Philadelphia at The Franklin Institute
Students visit the Independence Seaport Museum
Schuylkill ECO for High School Students
Weekdays September-May
This career development program orients students to not only the Schuylkill River Watershed, but also the different environmental partners working together within it. Students visit a variety of locations close to their school including State, Federal, Local, and Non-profit organizations as well as privately owned sustainable businesses to learn about different careers and career paths available to them in their area. This is a career-oriented program that fosters interest in environmental and sustainability fields, and helps students network with field professionals. Schuylkill ECO is available to high school classrooms within the Schuylkill River Heritage Area/Watershed. If you’re not sure your group location is within the heritage area then click the button below.
Heritage Area Map- Best for grades 11-12
- Can accommodate standard classroom sizes, program runs for 8 weeks
- Includes many field trips ( approx.3 hours each) to different locations dependent on career mentor’s place of employment (all are within the Heritage Area)
To learn more about Schuylkill ECO or to schedule a session for students, contact Sarah Crothers at 484-945-0200 or scrothers@schuylkillriver.org
