Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at two different events. A Jan. 30 event will be held for veterans currently enrolled in college, while a separate event will be offered on Jan. 31 for all veterans.

The DNR is collaborating with the Minnesota State University-Mankato Veterans Resource Center to connect veterans with DNR staff members. This event will be Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., in the resource center. This is an opportunity for student veterans to learn about careers that match their military job skills. Veterans can meet with DNR staff to learn about the types of jobs that are available within the DNR, and how skills gained during military service can work for the department.

DNR staff will provide the same opportunity for all veterans on Jan. 31. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and will take place at CareerForce in Mankato (formerly known as the WorkForce Center), located at 12 Civic Center Plaza, #1600A.

The DNR is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company, which means the agency is recognized as having policies in place that support service members and their families. “We are proud of this partnership and believe this outreach for our veterans reinforces that commitment,” said DNR regional director Scott Roemhildt.

The DNR has a vast number of career paths to explore. “In addition to our scientists that work with our natural resources, we employ professionals in fields such as communications, information technology, logistics, auto mechanics, real estate and engineering, just to name a few,” Roemhildt said.

DNR staff will be at the MSU-Mankato Veterans Resource Center and the CareerForce office in Mankato to answer questions about how to search for DNR job opportunities, education and experience requirements, and why the DNR is an attractive choice as an employer.