Architecture, Manufacturing , Natural Resources and Agriculture

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students who are interested in fields related to Architecture, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, and Agriculture. This community covers three main industry areas:

  1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources – this includes occupations where professionals work to produce, manage, sell, and protect agricultural goods, as well as other environmental and green careers.
  2. Architecture and Construction – Professionals within these industries leverage design, planning and management skills to build and maintain structures such as buildings, homes, bridges, or machinery.
  3. Manufacturing – Occupations involve planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and the related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing, and process engineering.

You are welcome to engage with as many pathways as you would like! Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about these industries. You will also find things you can do now, like joining a related student organization or getting involved with a professional association, to explore and develop relevant skills and knowledge.

Demand Continues to Rise for Green Skills

Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) identified continued growth in energy industry jobs from 2019 to 2022. The projections for new job openings in clean energy through 2030 expect half of new jobs to be construction-related occupations.

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Gator Career Chat: Discover Green Careers – Panel Event Recap and Event Recording

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 the Career Connections Center hosted a virtual panel event on careers related to sustainability. We partnered with three UF alumni working in different industries. The link to the panel recording is posted below, along with …

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Career Insights – Manufacturing Production Process Engineer

Parker McHenry is a UF alum who graduated in 2021 with an Industrial and Systems Engineering degree. McHenry was kind enough to share insights from his time as a student and his professional journey.

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Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Career Pathways Coach
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Soft Skills You Should Be Highlighting on your Resume

Is your resume primarily emphasizing technical skills? AgHires has laid out a great guide for soft skills to include in your resume for agriculture jobs, though this advice does not just apply to those seeking a job in agriculture. Crafting …

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An Introduction to Architecture, a Career Combining Mathematics and Creativity

Does a career in architecture sound interesting to you? Are you familiar with the common skills and different paths available in this field? This article in Indeed Career Guide provides an overview of the profession, the training and preparation required, …

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AutoCAD 2015 Essential Training

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Sketching for Product Design and AEC

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Modeling a Bicycle Frame with SOLIDWORKS 2014

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AutoCAD Facilities Management: Areas

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3D Content Creation for Virtual Reality

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After Effects Guru: Plugins You Should Know

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Motion Graphics Loops: 2 After Effects Techniques

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Revit 2018: Essential Training for Architecture (Imperial)

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Learn the basics of using Revit 2018 for architectural design. This course is designed for students who have no prior…

AutoCAD: Tips & Tricks

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Unreal Game Mechanics: Camera Walk Action

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Maya 2018 Essential Training

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Employment Simulations

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PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

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We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.