Training Opportunities: Week of May 16

  

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Things to Know:

Let us know what opportunities you are intersted in! 

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Resources: 

Lunch & Learn- Spanish- Restrictions 

MPS Trainings: 

5/16- Lunch & Learn: Nature-Informed Resiliency Building 

5/21 -Wildlife Handling & Response Training - 10- 2 p.m. 

This training is an excellent opportunity for both field and administrative staff to gain valuable knowledge and improve their ability to assist the public with wildlife-related concerns. This class, combined with the wildlife firearms class will allow staff to assist with dispatch at their park.

    

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Non-MPS Trainings: 

DNR HR is excited to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Supervisor Training and Engagement Program (STEP), which will start June 18!

STEP is designed to prepare new supervisors and to help existing supervisors with managing teams. Participants will develop their skills to challenge and prepare them for higher levels of responsibility.  Employees that currently supervise other employees are eligible to apply for this program and can either apply themselves or nominate a co-worker. Those selected will participate in weekly meetings held from 9am-12pm on Wednesdays at Tawes starting June 18th and ending September 3rd.

We encourage you to apply or nominate someone today for this exciting opportunity!

APPLY HERE

The deadline to apply is May 28th. If you have any questions, reach out to Rob DiBiagio (rob.dibiagio@maryland.gov).

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