1. Visit learn.riipen.com/ecopathways-learner and click on “Apply”.

2. In a new tab you will be prompted to complete the application form.

Spaces on the Pathways to Environmental Careers program are limited, and we want to make sure this internship opportunity aligns with your career goals. You will be asked to share how the program can support your career ambitions and what type of environmental employer projects are you looking to apply for.

3. We will confirm we have received your application via email. If your application is successful you will then receive an email inviting you to join the ECO Pathways portal.

4. To sign up, click the "Create your Riipen account" button in your acceptance email and choose to sign up by clicking “Get Started” or click “Log In” in the top right corner if you already have a Riipen account.

5. Fill in your information in the fields below and click “Create account”.

6. Next, add your pronouns (optional), location, and choose up to 5 categories that interest you (ex: Research, Marketing, Information Technology, Data Analytics, etc.).

7. Once complete, you will be taken to the ECO Pathways portal. Click on your initials icon in the top right, and then your ‘bolded’ name to further edit your profile by including a bio and uploading your resume. This will be shared with employers when you apply to their projects.

8. Select the “Pathways to Environmental Careers” under “My Programs”, from the left navigation.

9. Lastly, you will need to click “Sign Agreements” to formally agree to the Pathways to Environmental Careers Terms and Conditions.

Once in the program, this is where you will be able to join and view projects. To read more about applying for projects, please consult this article for support.