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Prepare for a future in Natural Science with Peninsula School District’s agriculture CTE program!

Natural Resources – Career & Technical Education
Where Passion Takes Root

Peninsula School District’s Natural Resources CTE program offers students hands-on, inquiry-based learning that builds scientific knowledge, field skills, and problem-solving, skills essential for understanding and protecting the world around them.

Students can pursue courses including:

  • AP Environmental Science
  • Marine Biology

From the classroom to the shoreline, students in this program explore ecosystems, marine life, natural resource management, and the impact of human activity on the environment while preparing for careers in environmental science, marine biology, conservation, wildlife management, and natural resource stewardship.

Whether entering the workforce, pursuing technical training, or heading to college, students graduate from the Natural Resources pathway with real-world knowledge, scientific experience, and a head start on meaningful careers.

 

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Projected Growth & Industry Demand

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects steady demand for scientists and specialists who study and protect natural resources from 2024 to 2034:

  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists are projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations, with about 8,500 openings projected each year. They earned a median annual wage of $80,060 in May 2024.
  • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, a field that includes marine biologists who study fish and other wildlife that inhabit the oceans, will see about 1,400 openings projected each year. They earned a 2024 median pay of $72,860 per year.
  • Government is a major employer in this field, accounting for 69% of zoologist and wildlife biologist jobs, and state government employs 28% of environmental scientists and specialists.

PSD's Natural Resources CTE program is aligned with career fields that value scientific curiosity, field experience, and environmental stewardship. Whether students are drawn to marine biology, environmental science, conservation, or wildlife management, our courses support future-ready learning and meaningful career pathways.

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