Wildlife Career Development
We’ll Help You Spread Your Wings
Our mission is to empower wildlife professionals to make a meaningful impact. Leveraging the strength of our community and our collective expertise through a range of centralized resources and networking opportunities to help grow your career the way you want.
Career-Supporting Quicklinks
All-Access Resources for TWS Members
There’s no better way to advance your career. As a member, you’ll gain access to outreach programs, working groups, networking and educational opportunities, and many other professional development resources.
Career Benefits of Membership
- Community Networking: Join local chapters, collaborate in working groups and more.
- Knowledge Base: Access our journal publications and wealth of peer-reviewed studies.
- Certifications: Earn recognition while showcasing your education and experience.
- Grants and Awards: Discover new opportunities to conduct your research.
We spend over $1M annually in professional development, networking, education and outreach programs.
Attend the Largest Wildlife Conference in N. America
Each year, people from across the world come together to share ideas, form relationships and take part in over 1,000 educational and networking opportunities. And we can confidently say that the wildlife community is the best! All are welcome.
Career Benefits of Our Conference
- Professional Development: Grow your network while learning something new.
- Keynote Sessions: Attend special guest lectures by leading wildlife luminaries.
- Interactive Workshops: Take part in focused workshops on the topics of your choice.
- Career Networking: Meet agency and nonprofit representatives looking for candidates.
Get Published With Us
Reach an audience around the world. We offer opportunities to publish in our magazine, The Wildlife Professional, and in our peer-reviewed research journals. We also publish books in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Press. Our publications are read in nearly every country!
Increase Your Knowledge & Build Your Resume
Get Certified
Distinguish yourself from everyone else. Our certification program is designed to grow your knowledge while recognizing your expertise in the field. Become a Certified Wildlife Biologist®, Associate Wildlife Biologist® or Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist.
Continuing Education
Never lose your edge. We provide a variety of ongoing learning opportunities for students and wildlife professionals everywhere. Our continuing education units are designed to help you stay up-to-date as you advance your career.
TWS Webinars & Events
From conclaves to conferences to our monthly webinar series, we’ll help keep you on the cutting edge. Learn the latest in wildlife science, conservation and management, while meeting others in the field, through our many events.
Browse the TWS Bookstore
Expand your knowledge with our wide selection of wildlife books. TWS publishes books on a variety of topics related to wildlife science, management and conservation. Plus, TWS members save 30%!
