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Careers with Critters™: Self-Paced

The Ultimate On-Demand Program for Exploring & Designing a Career Working in the Animal World!

Jump In and Join the Wild Workforce on Your Schedule

Every animal lover’s journey looks different. Some teens want to explore quietly on their own. Others thrive in a crew. And some are ready for focused, high-performance mentorship.

That’s why Careers with Critters™ offers three powerful coaching paths—so students can choose the experience that fits their goals, learning style, and pace.

No pressure. No one-size-fits-all path. Just meaningful guidance, real skills, and exciting next steps toward a future working with animals.

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Design Your Dream Career on Your Schedule!

In This Self-Paced Program... 

You will go on a journey to

  • Discover various animal-related career opportunities,
  • Develop skills for internships,
  • And smoothly transition into the workforce. 

Through a mix of on-demand videos, live sessions with leading experts, hot seat coaching, and a supportive community, you'll gain the tools you need to build a career that aligns with your passion and helps secure your financial future.

Ignite your love for animals into a lifelong career and embark on the Careers with Critters™️ professional development series to shape a future you'll love!

Here is a Sneak Peek Inside the Online Classroom

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Careers with Critters™ includes:

A Careers with Critters Field Guide 

Explore 101+ animal careers with hands-on Critter Career Labs and Field Guides filled with engaging lessons and real-world activities.

A Map of the 5-Step Wild Work Framework

Follow the Wild Work Framework. It guides learners step-by-step up the path to design the career of their dreams. 

A Companion Video Series 

Watch self-paced interactive video lessons to spark interest and deepen the learning experience.

A Collection of Awesome Activities

Enjoy engaging worksheets, quizzes, checklists, reflective questions, and much more.

A Set of Career Pathway Projects 

Dive into hands-on activities that help test-drive potential careers and apply real-world knowledge.

Take a Sneak Peek of the Course...

LAB: Careers with Critters, A Professional Development Series

  1. Welcome to Career with Critters™

    7 lessons
    1. Join the Wild World of Working with Animals
    2. When Did Your Love for Animals Begin?
    3. Meet CS-The Curious Critter Career Explorer
    4. Your 5-Step Path to Reach Your Dream Career - Introduction to the 5-Step Wild Work Framework
    5. Pinpoint Your Position: Where are you on your wild career path?
    6. BASECAMP: Where are you starting this journey?
    7. Reflection & Wrap Up

  2. STEP 1: Explore Exciting Career Options

    11 lessons
    1. Intro to Explore Career with Critters
    2. Check Out the 8 Top-Level Career Categories
    3. 1A: Animal Advocacy & Policy
    4. 1B: Animal Behavior & Training
    5. 1C: Animal Care & Management
    6. 1D: Creative & Business
    7. 1E: Design Habitat & Management
    8. 1F: Research & Education
    9. 1G: Veterinary & Animal Health
    10. 1H: Wildlife & Conservation
    11. Step 1: Reflection & Wrap-Up

  3. STEP 2: Create Career Pathway Projects

    10 lessons
    1. Intro to the Create Career Pathway Projects
    2. 2A: Animal Advocacy & Policy: Wildlife Bill to Help Monarch Butterflies
    3. 2B: Animal Behavior & Training: Training a Bird to Step onto a Perch
    4. 2C: Animal Care & Management: Daily keeper log
    5. 2D: Creative & Business: Wildlife Campaign Creator - Save the Sea Turtles
    6. 2E: Design & Habitat Management: Build an African Lion Exhibit Design
    7. 2F: Research & Education: Mini-Field Study on Local Birds
    8. 2G: Veterinary & Animal Health: Vet for a Day: Diagnose a Sick Red Panda
    9. 2H: Wildlife & Conservation: Protect the Grizzly and its Habitat
    10. STEP 2: Reflection & Wrap Up

  4. STEP 3: Design Your Dream Career Path

    16 lessons
    1. STEP 3: Design Your Dream Career Path
    2. 3.1: Reflect & Connect with Your True Self
    3. 3.2: Kick-Off With Purpose, Place, and Impact
    4. 3.2 Bonus: Sally’s Ripple Effect and impact!
    5. 3.3: Choose & Compare Your Top 3-5 Favorite Careers
    6. 3.4: Research the Perks & Quirks and places to work!
    7. 3.5: Review, Refine, and Rank Your Career Choices
    8. 3.6: Map Out Your Dream Career Path
    9. 3.6: Sam’s Wild Work Dream: A Future in Manatee Rescue
    10. 3.6: Scenario #1: Sam, the Middle Schooler
    11. 3.6: Scenario #2: Sam, the High Schooler
    12. 3.6: Scenario #3: Sam, College Student
    13. 3.6: Scenario #4: Sam, Young professional
    14. 3.6: Now It’s Your Turn to Design Your Dream Career Path!
    15. 3.7 Gain Greater Momentum like a G.O.A.T.
    16. Reflection & Wrap Up

  5. STEP 4: Unleash Your Critter Superpowers

    35 lesson
    1. Intro to Unleash Your Critter Superpowers

    1. 4.1: Grow Confidence Like a Cheetah

      1. Grow Confidence Like a Cheetah
      2. Awesome Activity: Spot your strengths, flip fear, and race toward your goals.
      3. Cheetah Activity 1: Spot Your Strengths
      4. Cheetah Activity 2: Flip the Fear
      5. Cheetah Activity 3: Face Challenges Straight On
      6. Power-Up Pause: Take a moment to reflect and recharge!
      7. Session Wrap-up

    2. 4.2: Lead Like a Lemur

      1. Lead Like a Lemur
      2. Awesome Activity: Troop Tactics
      3. Lemur Activity 1: Build Strong Communication
      4. Lemur Activity 2: Develop Confidence & Decision-Making Abilities
      5. Lemur Activity 3: Inspire & Motivate Others
      6. Session Wrap-up

    3. 4.3: Present Like a Parrot

      1. 4.3: Present Like a Parrot
      2. Awesome Activity: The Parrot Pitch
      3. Parrot Activity 1: Step 1: Speak with Confidence, Overcoming Fear & Owning Your Voice
      4. Parrot Activity 2: Structure Your Storytelling and Craft a Clear & Compelling Message
      5. Parrot Activity 3: Connecting with Your Audience & Delivering with Impact!
      6. Present Like a Parrot Session Wrap-up

    4. 4.4: Empathize Like an Elephant

      1. Empathize Like an Elephant
      2. Awesome Activity: Echo of Empathy with Emily
      3. Awesome Activity: Echo of Empathy with Emily. Step 1: Tune In
      4. Awesome Activity: Echo of Empathy with Emily. Step 2: Show Support
      5. Awesome Activity: Echo of Empathy with Emily. Step 3: Reflect on Connection
      6. Power-Up Pause: Take a moment to reflect and recharge!
      7. Empathize Like an Elephant Session Wrap-up

    5. 4.5: Outsmart Obstacles Like an Octopus

      1. 4.5: Outsmart Obstacles Like an Octopus
      2. Awesome Activity: The Problem-Solver Playbook
      3. Awesome Activity: The Problem-Solver Playbook. Step 1: Tune In
      4. Awesome Activity: The Problem-Solver Playbook. Step 2: Brainstorm Solutions
      5. Awesome Activity: The Problem-Solver Playbook. Step 3: Tentacle Test
      6. Power-Up Pause: Take a moment to reflect and recharge!
      7. Outsmart Obstacles Like an Octopus Session Wrap-up

    6. Reflection & Wrap Up

      1. Step 4: Reflection & Wrap Up

  6. STEP 5: Launch Into Your Wild Career

    19 lessons
    1. Step 5: Launch Into Your Wild Career
    2. Enjoy an Exciting Career

    1. Venture out to Volunteer and Assist Animals

      1. Venture Out to Volunteer and Assist Animals
      2. 5.1A: Introduction to Volunteering
      3. 5.1B: Questions to Ask Yourself
      4. 5.1C: Explore Your Volunteer Opportunities
      5. 5.1D: Dream of the Place You Want to Volunteer
      6. 5.1E: How to Apply to Be a Volunteer
      7. 5.1F: Rock Your Position as a Volunteer

    2. 5.2: Land An Impactful Internship

      1. 5.2: Land An Impactful Internship
      2. 5.2A: An Introduction to Internships
      3. 5.2B: Your Step-by-Step Search Plan:
      4. 5.2C: Prepare to Apply for Internships
      5. 5.2D: How to Stand Out as an Applicant
      6. 5.2E: Questions to Ask the Internship Coordinator
      7. 5.2F: What to do after you apply
      8. 5.2G: Plan B Options: What if you don’t get your First Choice?
      9. 5.2H: Reflections & Resources:

    3. Launch Into Your Wild Career

      1. Welcome to the Wild Workforce

  7. Launch Your Own Critter Saver Project

    0 lessons

  8. Your Next Steps

    0 lessons

Plus, you will...

Build Leadership Skills

Empowering you with the knowledge and tools to grow confidence, build trust, work as a team, and develop responsibility.

Develop Entrepreneurial Thinking

Giving you a competitive advantage for years to come. You'll learn how to identify problems and find creative, innovative solutions.

Engage in Conservation

Growing you, the next generation of awesome action-takers today! Here is your chance to play a role in real-life species protection projects.

Ready to Start Exploring Careers in the Animal World?

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Careers with Critters is Presented by C S Wurzberger, the Critter Saver!

 

 

As a Certified High-Performance Coach, CS Wurzberger specializes in growing the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders. With 30+ years of experience, she works with ambitious and enthusiastic young people who want to launch real-world conservation projects and protect the animals they love while building confidence and compassion, growing leadership skills, expanding entrepreneurial thinking, and developing respect and empathy for all!

ABOUT CS WURZBERGER, the Critter Saver

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