Workforce Development Workbook
Tailored for the parks and recreation field, this workbook includes guided activities for reflection to reinvigorate an existing workforce development program or create a new one.
Organization
National Recreation and Parks Association
Publication Date
2021
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Health
IDEA
Sustainability
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)
Related Resources
2023 U.S. Department of Transportation
Role of Trails in Climate Resilience & Emergency Response
A literature review and interviews with national trail organizations, this white paper explores existing research, highlights project examples, and identifies research gaps for trails in connection to climate resilience, emergency response, and public health emergencies.
Willamette Partnership
Accessibility Toolkit for Land Managers
Designed to help land managers understand how people with disabilities engage with the outdoors and provides recommendations and best practices for creating inclusive public spaces.
2022 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Attracting Workers with Wisconsin's Outdoors: A New Tool for Recruitment
This webinar provides insights on the 2022 national landscape from the recent outdoor industry workforce assessment and career opportunities report. Learn how Wisconsin compares and how businesses and organizations can leverage the outdoors as part of their workforce attraction strategy.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
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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