Southwest Natural Resource Career Track Program

The Southwest Natural Resource Career Track Program (SWNRCT) aims to mentor students for careers in Natural Resource fields. Annual Programs include USDA PATHWAYS workshops and travel to on-site hiring events; summer internships and research experiences; field courses; travel to professional meetings; faculty and professional mentoring; and an annual program retreat. These programs will improve student recruitment, retention, academic performance and graduation rates, and will increase students seeking and obtaining careers with the USDA.