Recorded 11/04/2021
Working across sectors to create shared language around trail skills and expertise.
Webinar Outline
The Trail Competency Initiative seeks to define shared language around trail skills and expertise. Currently, US Forest Service, American Trails, the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA), and Indiana University’s Eppley Center are launching a robust stakeholder outreach process associated with developing competency language. Join the webinar to learn about this project, opportunities created by shared language, trail competencies as part of trail education and career pathways, the academically-led survey process that will vet the trail competencies, and how you can get involved. In addition to presentations, the webinar will include an opportunity for Q+A.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the Trail Competency Initiative’s goals and vision.
• Understand the process of defining competencies, including the stakeholder outreach process.
• Understand how Trail Competencies will support trail education and career pathways in trails.
• Understand how the Trail Community Map will incorporate Trail Competencies.
Disclaimer
While we may individually agree (or disagree) in whole or in part with any or all of the participants, the views expressed in these webinars are not necessarily representative of the views of American Trails as an organization or its board and staff. Unless specific situations are noted by presenters, nothing in American Trails webinars should be considered to be interpreted as a standard.
