ECPN survey report is now available online

​The American Institute for Conservation's Emerging Conservation Professionals Network​ (ECPN) recently released their Retrospective of the Great Recession Survey Report. This report, which aims to provide insight regarding present-day emerging conservation professionals affected by the COVID-induced recession, was prepared by ECPN's Professional Education and Training Co-Officers, Keara Teeter (WUDPAC Class of 2019) and Annabelle Camp (WUDPAC Class of 2022). 

The American Great Recession included two years of initial economic decline (2007-2009) and was followed by a prolonged period of economic recovery (2010-2014). In Fall 2020, ECPN created a retrospective survey to capture written histories from mid-career professionals who were emerging during that period and to provide insight that may be useful in today's economy. This report outlines the challenges faced over a decade ago (post-grad job market, financial implications, entering private practice, and more) and discusses how those events continue to affect present-day conservators who are working in the cultural heritage field. We encourage everyone to visit the ECPN site to read the full report. ​