The Science & Natural Resources Pathway consists of programs of study related to the physical and natural sciences. Students who prefer to work in a laboratory setting and like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze or solve problems using scientifi c research methods should consider this pathway. Students who like to work outdoors or with plants, animals or nature are also candidates for a career in Science and Natural Resources.

How do you feel about the following questions?

• Do you like solving problems using facts and judgment?

• Do you like working with things and ideas?

• Do you enjoy creating designs of items for work and life?

• Do you like developing solutions to scientific questions?

• Do you like reading and learning about medical problems?

And do you have the ability to:

• perform math problems quickly and accurately?

• apply math in formulas and word problems?

• read and understand factual material in magazines and texts?

• understand scientifi c principles?

• perform scientifi c experiments?

• work with mind and hand to solve complex problems?

• create or invent solutions to intricate technical questions?

Careers in Science & Natural Resources

ENTRY LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:

• Animal Caretaker • Gardener • Farm or Ranch Laborer • Pest Control Worker • Greenhouse Worker • Well Driller

SKILLED LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:

• Animal Trainer • Pet Groomer • Floral Designer • Fish Hatchery Worker • Forestry Technician • Landscape Contractor • Pollution Control Technician • Surveyors • Soil Conservation Aide

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:

• Agricultural Scientist • Astronomer • Environmental Engineer • Biologist • Marine Biologist • Food Scientist • Forester • Chemist • Fish & Wildlife Specialist • Meteorologist • Landscape Architect • Nuclear Engineer

If you answered “yes’ to many of the above questions, then a career in Science & Natural Resources may be your pathway. Check with a counselor on courses to choose.

Note: The careers listed in each career pathway are meant as examples and do not represent all careers in each pathway.

RELATED RESOURCES

For more information regarding Washington State High School graduation requirements: http://www.k12.wa.us/ communications/GradReq.aspx

Tech Prep Database

Washington State Outlook Site

WorkSource Washington

Apprenticeship Programs

Washington Workforce Explorer

Workforce Board's "Where are you going?"

WOIS/The Career Information System Resources Page

America's Career Onestop

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Washington State Eligible Training Provider List

Onet Online System

Access Washington: Job Training

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