Resources

Workforce Development Guide

Tailored for the parks and recreation field, the guide provides an overview of workforce development programs and best practices.

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Organization

National Recreation and Parks Association

Publication Date

2021

Location

National or Global

Topic

Workforce

Activity

Bicycling

Birding/Wildlife viewing

Camping

Climbing

Equestrian

Fishing

Hiking/Running

Hunting

Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)

Paddling

Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)

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Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Live + Work Where You Play: Outside in Wisconsin

The sixteen-page publication leverages the state’s outdoor recreation culture, industry and abundant offerings that give Wisconsin employers​ an edge over the competition in the job market. An electronic version is downloadable for free, or work with the Office to create a customized version.

Resources

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Job Center of Wisconsin

Assistance for employers in finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings, as well as support for employee job training. Business Services Representatives are located throughout the state to assist employers.

Resources

2021 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Leveraging the Great American Outdoors Act and the Land & Water Conservation Fund

With the 2021 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act comes permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as dedicated funding to address backlogged projects on federal lands. Hear about backlogged federal projects moving ahead in Wisconsin, as well as successful past projects to expanded recreational opportunities and how to access this important source of funding.

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Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin

Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler

KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report

American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing

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