Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture

Environment, Design, Manufacturing, 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 environmental sustainability, natural resources, agriculture, and the design and production of goods and systems. This community covers three main industry areas:  

Environmental and Agricultural Systems –
Careers in this area center on sustaining and enhancing our natural resources. Professionals work to grow and manage food systems, steward land and water, and protect ecosystems. Pathways include sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, forestry, and conservation. 

Natural Resource Management, Environmental Design, and Architecture –
This field combines science, design, and innovation to responsibly plan, build, and manage both natural and constructed environments. Careers may include sustainable architecture, landscape design, ecological restoration, land use planning, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Professionals in this area work to create buildings and spaces that support environmental health, resource conservation, and community sustainability. 

Manufacturing, Production, and Sustainability Technologies –
Professionals in this area turn raw and renewable materials into products and systems that support daily life. Careers include roles in advanced manufacturing, sustainable product design, systems engineering, and green technology—connecting innovation with environmental responsibility. 

 

 

 

Make an Impact: Volunteer for the CISE & AI Career Fair

Fall is just around the corner—and so is the CISE & AI Career Fair! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether it’s greeting employers, assisting with check-in, or helping with event logistics, your support …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Career Trek: Anheuser-Busch and J&J Vision

Join Us for a STEM-Focused Career Trek to Jacksonville!

Explore how STEM drives innovation across industries during this exciting one-day trek to Jacksonville, where we’ll visit two globally recognized organizations: Anheuser-Busch and Johnson & Johnson Vision. This experience will highlight …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Discover Tech Jobs in Agriculture

Technology is revolutionizing the agricultural industry, seamlessly blending traditional practices with cutting-edge innovations. This shift has created a wealth of ag-tech job opportunities for those passionate about sustainability, efficiency, and growth in farming.

Learn about careers like Ag-Tech Software Developer, …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions
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Networking in Agriculture: 10 Must-Ask Questions for Building Authentic Connections

In the ag industry, personal connections and reputation are the bedrock of career success. Mastering the art of networking—starting genuine conversations and asking insightful questions—can open doors to growth and opportunity.

Not sure where to start? This blog post, “The …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions
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Wildlife & Conservation Career Trek: Adventure Awaits

On March 21st, the Career Connections Center (C3) hosted a career trek to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and St. Johns Riverkeeper in Jacksonville, FL, where students explored hands-on learning and gained insight into animal care, ecosystem restoration, and the …

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Credentials and Courses

AutoCAD 2016 Essential Training

Taught by Scott Onstott
Scott Onstott has been using AutoCAD for 24 years and has witnessed its evolution into the most popular industry-standard computer-aided…

Lean Foundations: Lean Daily Management Systems

Taught by Sam Yankelevitch
Lean daily management is a system that helps connect strategy with execution by engaging personnel in a consistent daily cadence…

Revit: View Range

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Floor plans are an essential part of any Revit project. And one of the most critical (and confusing) aspects of…

Unreal Engine 4: Realtime Motion Graphics

Taught by Scott Pagano
Unreal bridges the gap between 3D motion graphics and the processing power of real-time game engines. You can create content…

Revit: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
In this series, there’s a little something for every Revit designer—beginners and seasoned users alike. Each video focuses on a…

Cert Prep: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), you will stand out from the crowd in today’s competitive job market. The CSWA…

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Essential Training

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
This training course will teach you the essential tools and modeling techniques to design efficiently in SOLIDWORKS—the world’s leading CAD…

After Effects Guru: Animating Infographics

Taught by Ian Robinson
Learn how to animate infographics with Adobe After Effects! Many infographic elements begin life in applications like Illustrator, Photoshop, or…

Revit: Architectural Families

Taught by Eric Wing
Revit families are an incredible feature, offering libraries of ready-made objects that can be used in CAD drawings or customized…

Projection Mapping Union Station’s History

Taught by Quixotic Entertainment
Be inspired! Our documentaries follow top professionals as they explain the challenges and choices behind their latest projects. In this…

AutoCAD Civil 3D: Intersecting New Roads with Existing Roads

Taught by Eric Chappell
Every road project that you work on will require you to tie your new road designs to existing roads via…

The Power of PreViz at BMW Group DesignworksUSA

Taught by Richard Koci Hernandez
PreViz, or previsualization, harnesses the power of visual preplanning in envisioning and designing products and workflows before prototyping begins. In…

AutoCAD: Designing Dynamic Blocks

Taught by Scott Onstott
Build intelligence into your AutoCAD drawings with dynamic blocks. Dynamic blocks allow you to quickly change the shape, size, position,…

Learning Mastercam

Taught by Taylor Hokanson
Computer numerical control (CNC) milling is a subtractive process that allows you to carve digital 3D models out of blocks…

Electronics Foundations: Fundamentals

Taught by Barron Stone
Working with electronics can be a ton of fun, but it can also be a bit confusing—especially when you’re first…

Rapid Prototyping for Product Design

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
Rapid prototyping takes your designs out of the computer and into the real world, but choosing the right process is…

Revit Templates: Views and Sheets

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Start customizing your Revit templates to save time and create consistent starting points for every architect in your office. This…

Objectified

Taught by Gary Hustwit
On an average day, each of us uses hundreds of objects. (Don’t believe it? Start counting: alarm clock, light switch,…

V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Essential Training

Taught by Brian Bradley
Master features of the V-Ray 3.0 rendering engine and learn how to extend the range of 3ds Max with state-of-the-art…

GMUNK’s 3D-Rendered Geometric Art Series: Start to Finish

Taught by Bradley G Munkowitz
In this episode of Start to Finish, graphic designer Bradley G Munkowitz, known to his ardent fan base as GMUNK,…

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Career Resources

From cutting-edge innovations to community impact, UF/IFAS offers valuable resources and opportunities for students exploring careers in environmental design, food …

Explore academic programs, research opportunities, and student support services through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Whether you’re interested …

Career Treks offer you the opportunity to visit employer sites around Florida, typically with transportation provided. Learn more about our

This document provides a brief overview of the various career paths available to Sustainability and the Built Environment students. It …

UT Austin provides a thorough guide to developing an architecture portfolio from scratch using Adobe InDesign.

This guide provides information for portfolios that are used by those in architecture and related fields. The primary focus is …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.