youth programs

Externships

Building pathways to careers in conservation and exploration.
Equipping the Next Generation of Global Conservation Leaders
Today’s youth are inheriting complex and mounting environmental challenges. They want to act and lead on behalf of the planet.

That’s why the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy have joined forces to offer young adults ages 18-25 from across the globe an eight-week virtual learning and leadership experience to equip them with the knowledge, tools, and relationships to seek solutions and take action in their communities.

This rigorous externship intentionally creates more opportunities for young people from all communities to prepare for careers in conservation and exploration.

Our Global Extern Community

A glimpse of National Geographic Externs’ home countries.

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Apply to be an Extern

Apply online through Extern, who works with us to recruit, guide and inspire participants.