Urban N.E.S.T. Fellowship
In 2024, we launched a program for CUNY students eager to gain more hands-on experience in natural resource management and to kickstart their careers. This year-long program allows students to specialize in research or field work, and to pursue additional training and certifications that will make them more competitive to employers in the green sector. What makes this program unique is its long-term cohort model, which trains passionate students for local jobs soon after they graduate from a CUNY school.
Fellows participate in lectures facilitated by seasoned practitioners and professionals in the environmental field to gain foundational knowledge crucial for career growth. Participants hone a variety of technical skills such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), plant identification, data collection, trail navigation; and professional development skills in public speaking and networking. Fellows can also expect to join group stewardship days in local communities and will complete a field-based or research-based independent project by the end of their year.
Fellows will walk away with extensive experience in natural resources management, professional certifications, and membership to the vast NAC Alumni Network.
Applications for the 2025 – 2026 fellowship will open in May 2025.