• Career Connection: Jul 9-21, 2017
  • Career Connection 2017
  • Yosemite National Park

Six wonderful people came together for two weeks to experience what life is like working in Yosemite National Park. These WildLink alumni represented Kingsburg, Turlock, Health Careers Academy and Venture Academy, all high schools from the great Central Valley. As other Career Connection students have done in the past, these 6 had an adventurous 13 days in Yosemite National Park. They helped restore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, experienced the interesting history and beauty of Hetch Hetchy by boat, and interviewed dozens of happy and caring people who have chosen to live and work in a this National Park. This group thoughtfully explored what career opportunities await them in wild places everywhere. From law enforcement, wildlife biology, restoration and climbing to business and revenue services, the career opportunities are endless! Thank you to all the participants for the laughter, games, and thoughtful insight we shared over the exciting 13 days. We can't wait to see where your path takes you!

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Enjoying the incredible view from the shore at Hetch Hetchy

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Orienting ourselves at the Crane Flat fire lookout

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Seeing the view from a search and rescue ranger's perspective

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The view from North Dome was incredible during the weekend Wilderness Patrol

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Restoring meadows in Tuolumne

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Wilderness Patrols means great views and hard work keeping Wilderness wild

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Learning about wildlife in the park Ranger Ryan

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Giant Sequoia restoration in the Mariposa Grove

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Napping? Nope! Just trying out one of the ways climbers sleep on big walls

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El Capitan!

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Restoring climber access trails to the famous El Capitan

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Fun with wildlife biology

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Janaki shared her culture with the group. Samosas, laughs and full bellies were shared by all

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Sunrise on our final day

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WildLink is a proud partner of the National Park Service, National Forest Service, and Nature Bridge.