Finding the right environmental position can be difficult—even for someone with a relevant degree. At the same time, environmental employers often struggle to find candidates who possess the technical knowledge, field readiness, and professional skills needed to succeed.
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, Laura Thorne will join us for a special episode of Swamp School LIVE.
Laura is a certified career coach, business consultant, and environmental professional with more than a decade of experience across the public and private sectors. Through The Environmental Career Coach, she helps students, recent graduates, and career changers develop practical, personalized strategies for entering and advancing within environmental professions.
During this live conversation, we will explore questions facing both environmental professionals and employers, including:
What separates someone with an environmental degree from someone who is genuinely job-ready?
How can you gain experience when entry-level positions already require experience?
Which technical and professional skills do environmental employers value most?
How important are certifications, field training, short courses, and continuing education?
What résumé, LinkedIn, networking, and interview mistakes should job seekers avoid?
How can environmental professionals manage their long-term career growth?
What does it take to move from fieldwork into project management or leadership?
How can employers improve recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and employee retention?
Whether you are a student preparing to enter the profession, a recent graduate looking for your first opportunity, an experienced professional planning your next move, or an employer trying to build a stronger environmental team, this program will offer practical guidance you can use.
This will be a live, interactive program. You can participate in any of the following ways:
Call us during the show at 919-297-2540
Submit a question through the online Q&A
Email a question in advance to support@swampschool.org
Thursday, August 27, 2026
1:00 p.m. Eastern
Live call-in number: 919-297-2540
Watch the live show and submit your questions
If you cannot attend live, the rebroadcast will be posted on Substack and YouTube.
We hope you will join Laura and me for this important conversation about building successful environmental careers—and developing the workforce needed to support them.
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