WHO WE ARE
Hundreds of anthropologists have contributed to the Anthropology Career Readiness Network since its launch in 2021. As a broad, volunteer network, it has the support of numerous anthropology professional associations covering all subfields.
WHY THIS NETWORK
- Most anthropology students at all levels will not teach anthropology
- Many jobs in industry, non-profits, and government benefit from anthropological knowledge and skills, but
- Current and potential students, and their instructors, are generally unaware of the work of anthropologists beyond the academy and the opportunities that exist in the job market
- With few exceptions, anthropology programs have significant gaps in career preparation
- Many employers are unaware of the value and relevance of anthropological training
- As a result, enrollment in anthropology programs is decreasing sharply, jeopardizing the future of the field.
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A “one-stop shop” for resources
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Commission-wide Meeting Video 12-15-22
The latest commission-wide meeting video is posted. If you missed the meeting, please check it out. https://youtu.be/TPjLw8R1EfU
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