District 8

The West Coast Coalition (CA, CO, OR, UT, WA) invites you to participate in a four-part virtual series about the Future of the Parks and Recreation Workforce.  For a flat rate of $45 you can attend all four webinars via zoom!  All 1-hour sessions will take place at 12 pm (Pacific) / 1 pm (Mountain) on Wednesdays: <u1:p></u1:p>

10/18/2023 | Creating a Pathway<u1:p></u1:p>

11/15/2023 | Recruitment Strategies <u1:p></u1:p>

12/13/2023 | Developing From Within: Supporting Emerging Leaders <u1:p></u1:p>

01/17/2024 | The Future of Park and Recreation<u1:p></u1:p>

You can see the full details of all sessions and register HERE!  <u1:p></u1:p>

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The first session of the series will feature great minds from CPRS and colleagues in Utah:<u1:p></u1:p>

Creating a Pathway<u1:p></u1:p>

Tune in to this panel discussion to better understand the current state of the pathway to a career in parks and recreation, and how we can collectively amplify the opportunities and benefits of a career in this vital industry.  Some questions the panel will address include: 

• <u1:p></u1:p>How are colleges and universities teaching and engaging with students on community recreation? 
• <u1:p></u1:p>How do today's students feel about joining the park and recreation profession? 
• <u1:p></u1:p>How are established professionals adjusting to welcome the emerging workforce? 
• <u1:p></u1:p>How are parks and recreation agencies preparing seasonal and part time employees for a potential career in parks & recreation? 
• <u1:p></u1:p>How are we collaborating with colleges and universities to prepare future students to become future parks & recreation professionals?<u1:p></u1:p>

Panelists:
<u1:p></u1:p>Ashley Howe, City of Mill Valley (CA)
Cass Morgan, Weber State University
Nate Tauntvein, Utah State University
Additional Panelist TBA<u1:p></u1:p>

Moderator: Stephanie Stephens, California Park & Recreation Society<u1:p></u1:p>