S7 E8: WCS’s Career Lattice Education Program Is Opening New Doors
From WCS Wild Audio by Wildlife Conservation Society
May 6, 2026 · 7 min · Season 7 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode discusses the WCS Career Lattice program that supports youth in career development through various opportunities.
Each year, the WCS Career Lattice supports over 1,900 youth ages 14 to 24 in volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities across its five parks in New York City. It’s helping young people turn early opportunities into meaningful careers, as they develop skills, find mentorship opportunities, and gain valuable experience. Reporting: Dan RosenGuests: Reiariel Garcia, Yvonne Bennett, John Calvelli
People in this episode
Host: Dan Rosen
Guests: Reiariel Garcia, Yvonne Bennett, John Calvelli
Topics covered
- youth employment
- career development
- mentorship
- volunteering
- internships
Keywords
- WCS Career Lattice
- youth programs
- New York City
- career opportunities
- skills development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wildlife Conservation Society
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