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Efforts of the National Trails Training Partnership in promoting and coordinating training will be highlighted.
by Stuart Macdonald, Trail Consultant, American Trails, Jerry L. Ricciardo, Associate Professor, Eastern Michigan University
Better training and skills help build more sustainable trails, empower volunteers to be more effective, and help youth develop careers and confidence. This session will present educational opportunities, training providers, and a wide range of resources for trails and greenways. Efforts of the National Trails Training Partnership in promoting and coordinating training will be highlighted.
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Stuart Macdonald spent 19 years as Colorado's State Trails Coordinator. He is the editor of American Trails Magazine. During 1998-99, he represented State Trail Administrators on the national committee that proposed regulations for accessible trails. He chaired the National Recreational Trails Committee, which advised the Federal Highway Administration in the first years of the Recreational Trails Program. Stuart grew up in San Diego and his main outdoor interest besides trails is surfing. He has a BA in English from San Francisco State and a Masters in Landscape Architecture from Utah State.
Jerry L. Ricciardo served in the U.S. military from 1965 to 1968 and was employed by the U.S.Forest Service as a Forest Technician and Forester. He served as coordinator of the Park & Recreation Management program at Eastern Michigan University where he teaches the history and philosophy of leisure and outdoor recreation; site planning, analysis, design, and rehabilitation; and the use of research design and statistics to manage park and recreation programs. Recent research topics have been leisure resourcefulness and life satisfaction, recreation specialization and life satisfaction. His hobbies include camping, backpacking, and canoeing.
Affinity and Identity-Based Crews and Programs
The purpose of this guide is to highlight the work of service and conservation Corps who develop and manage identity-based programs and crews, discuss the intention and purpose of these crews, why they are important, and how they have been transformational experiences for Corpsmembers and partners.
This study was intended to assess current—and projected—employment levels across these sectors with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) oriented occupations that require “mid-level” education and skills. This education includes post-high school training but stops short of a bachelor’s degree,3 opening the door to a greater number of students who are not focused exclusively on four-year degrees. The study was also designed to identify employer demand for occupations within these four sectors.
What Can I do with a Major in Natural Resources & Tourism?
The information in this article describes typical occupations and employers associated with this major. Some of the options listed below may require additional training. Moreover, you are not limited to these options alone when choosing a possible career path.
Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Careers Toolkit
Choose your outdoor career path! Get started by asking yourself some very basic questions. Even though you might not be able to answer all of them, it is a good first step to narrow down what you really want to do. Ready? Let’s go!
