Opportunities for Students

Discounted Membership for Students

TIES offers a discounted membership to students who are currently enrolled full-time in educational institutions and are interested in seeking careers in ecotourism. Access TIES educational tools and professional development resources, and get a step ahead in your ecotourism career development!

TIES Internship Program

TIES offers internship opportunities year round, providing valuable hands-on experiences to work with a leading international ecotourism organization. Most TIES internships focus on one or more of the following areas: event planning, marketing and communications, membership and fundraising.

ESTC Conference

The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) is an annual industry conference focusing on innovative ideas and practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry. Student rates are available to TIES Student members to enjoy the ESTC learning and networking experiences.

University Consortium Certificate (UCC)

The University Consortium Certificate (UCC) in Sustainable Tourism fosters a holistic understanding of ecotourism and sustainable tourism through multi-disciplinary education. The UCC certificate provides a solid educational foundation with a combination experiential learning industry-based opportunities.