MPS In-Service Training Opportunities
December 10th - Off-Season Spanish Training
Build your confidence in working with Spanish-speakers during various park and emergency focused scenarios. This training includes a short lecture reviewing translation resources and sessions of hands-on practice for working through the English/Spanish barrier with park patrons. Prepare yourself for the 2025 season and join us!
December 10th - Wooden Sign Design and CNC Machine Workshop
Location: New Germany SP
This workshop, led by Erin Thomas and Jason Thomas from New Germany will demonstrate from beginning computer design to sign construction using the CNC Machine. Erin will show the methods used to create the sign from 10:00 to 12:00 and after lunch, Jason will demonstrate how the CNC Machine is set up and used from 12:30 to 2:30. He will also discuss wood types and other machine considerations.
December 12th - 19th - Emergency Medical Responder
Location: Soldiers Delight
The Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program is an entry-level course designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to perform pre-hospital assessment and care for patients suffering from a variety of sudden illnesses and traumatic injuries. Hands-on skills practice and evaluation will include airway management, cardiac emergencies (including American Red Cross Basic Life Support training), treatment of shock, wound care, injuries to muscles and bones, and lifting/moving patients. This course utilizes an assessment-based approach to EMR concepts and is delivered in a blended learning format including online pre-courses.
Lifeguard Recertification - January 11-12, 2025
Location: Cumberland YMCA
If you are a lifeguard or have some seasonal guards that may need to get in a recertification class before their certification expires, this is a great opportunity to get in good graces with the Red Cross and get ready for the summer season.
S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws - January 13-16, 2025
Location: Elk Neck State Park
This class is for those who are interested in learning the proper techniques for felling trees along with refreshing skills in limbing and bucking. The class sign up will be posted soon.
Click here to access the MPS Training Calendar for In-Service Training Registration
NRPA OPEN Space Blog
Being Prepared to Respond and Protect your community During Natural Disasters: Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods and other extreme weather events have become far too common. Chances are that if you have not been personally affected by one of these types of events recently, you will be soon. Are you and your agency prepared? September is Disaster Preparedness Month — the perfect time to prepare for disaster response and recovery. Click here to read more.
Nature Forward
Adult Programs/Field Trips
From Adult Field Trips to Classes and Nature Travel, you’ll find a wide variety of nature education opportunities and outdoor experiences
across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Come learn about and experience nature with outings led by regional naturalists. Our year-round nature classes and outings offer nature novices and experienced naturalists alike an array of opportunities to explore and learn about our area’s natural history. Our experienced naturalists lead small group classes and trips to parks and wild spaces throughout the DC-metro region — and beyond. Lectures are held at our Woodend Sanctuary. Field trips are reached by private vehicle or carpool.
Learn more here: https://natureforward.org/programs/adult-programs/
Amilia Webinars
Customer Service: Ensuring Lasting Customers
Wednesday, December 4th
1:00 PM EST
Virtual
Enhancing customer interactions and improving service delivery within your parks and recreation agency is crucial when it comes to establishing a long-lasting customer base. This session will address strategies on how to achieve this goal. Led by Chris Nunes, CPRE and Director of Parks and Recreation of Allen, TX, Kate Meacham, CPRE, this webinar will provide valuable tips into improving customer interactions and enhancing service delivery in your parks and recreation agency. This webinar is essential for Parks and Rec professionals who want to instill a customer-first mindset in their community. Discover methods to enhance customer interactions and improve service delivery within your parks and recreation agency.
Commercial Truck Driver Training
Wor-Wic Community College
Wor-Wic Community College offers a 120 hour Commercial Truck Driver Training (Class B) Hit the open road in an 18-wheeler as a commercial truck driver, or drive a dump, cement or other commercial truck on local roads. We offer commercial driver license (CDL) training to fit your needs: Class B on weekends/Class A Monday through Thursday. Professional drivers are in high demand for both local and nationwide driving. We offer a high quality training program designed to prepare you for a successful career in the transportation industry. Learn more about registration here.
American Trails Advancing Trails Webinars
Assessing and Advancing Belonging: Overcoming Roadblocks to Inclusion
This interactive workshop provides a framework for honestly evaluating your organization's or community's state of inclusion. Recording is from September 26th, 2024. You can access this webinar for free via YouTube at this link.
Online Respirator Medical Evaluation Program
The 3M Online Respirator Medical Evaluation System is designed to assist you by offering a convenient, efficient, and cost effective method of providing medical evaluations for your employees that wear respirators. Learn more here.
Register Here: https://www.respexam.com/newcust/signup.asp?noPromo=1
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