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Conservators and Conservation Technicians

Tips for Entry

Join the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) to take advantage of continuing education classes and seminars, its mentorship programs, networking opportunities, publications, and grants and scholarships.

The AIC offers an Emerging Conservation Professionals Network, which provides a mentorship program for students and young professionals, an e-mail list, and webinars. Visit https://www.culturalheritage.org/membership/groups-and-networks/emerging-conservation-professionals-network for more information.

View job openings at the AIC's online Career Center, https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/career.

Read the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (https://www.culturalheritage.org/publications/journal-(jaic) to learn more about the field of conservation.

Attend the AIC's annual meeting to network, participate in classes and seminars, and learn about potential employers.