Are you a teen who loves animals and wants to explore exciting career paths in the animal world? The Paws & Pathways Teen Program is your chance to gain hands-on experience, earn real certifications, and connect with professionals in animal care and welfare.
✨ What You’ll Experience:
- Career Exploration: Meet monthly guest speakers from diverse animal-related fields.
- Hands-On Learning: Go on field trips to places like wildlife rehabilitation centers.
- Practical Skills: Get certified in Pet First Aid or as National Pet Sitter
- Leadership & Advocacy: Learn how to make a difference through fundraising, social media activism, and creative projects.
- Community & Fun: Make friends who share your passion for animals while growing your future opportunities.
📅 Meeting with guest presentations will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Upcoming Guest Speakers:
December 10th
Dr. Leslie Irvine is the founder of the Animals & Society Certificate Program and a leading scholar in human-animal studies. Her work explores our emotional and ethical connections with companion animals—including in contexts of homelessness and disaster relief. Her major books include My Dog Always Eats First: Homeless People and Their Animals, If You Tame Me: Understanding Our Connection with Animals, as well as Filling the Ark: Animal Welfare in Disasters.
January 13th
Don’t miss this chance to meet Devin Jaffe, the founder of Nature’s Educators and a real master falconer who works hands-on with raptors and other wild animals. Devin will talk about what it’s really like to be an environmental educator—teaching with live animal ambassadors, helping wildlife, and protecting our ecosystems. If you’re curious about animals, conservation, or unique career paths, this session will be super fun, eye-opening, and packed with cool stories from the field. Come get inspired and explore a career you may have never considered!
👉 Sign up below! We’ll be in touch with more details soon.
