November 4, 2013
NRM Partnership Prospect class: 10 slots left in Atlanta
Please help me spread the word... we still have 10 slots left in our 1st FY 14 session of the Partnership Prospect class to be held in Atlanta, GA January 27-31 at the South Atlantic Division Office.

The Nashville class that was previously scheduled for October 28- November 1 and cancelled due to the government shutdown, will be rescheduled for a date TBD later in the spring of 2014.

Here is a brief description of the course:
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the capabilities of the Corps of Engineers NRM Partnership Authorities and to promote consistency in Partnership policy application, explore alternative management techniques, funding sources and practical applications. Lecturers and instructors include HQUSACE staff, HQ Partnership Advisory Committee Members, and guest speakers.

Description:
Topics to be covered in class will be: a) USACE's NRM Partnership Authorities as described in ER-1130-2-500, b) Partnerships and their applications, c) Benefits of the Handshake Partnership Program and development of applications for Handshake Funds, d) Partnership ethics, e) Cooperating Associations and Cooperative Management Agreements, f) Contributions, g) Volunteers, h) Lessons Learned and documentation of partnerships in OMBIL. (THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BUSINESS LINE PARTNERSHIPS) This class will include a field trip to a local Corps project to meet with partner organizations and see successful partnerships being implemented.

Prerequisites:
(a) Attendance is open to all 0025, 0023, and 0400 series Natural Resource Management personnel, Managers, and Specialists who deal with partners and volunteers on a daily basis. Attendance is also encouraged for Office of Counsel, Real Estate, and Resource Management staff. No prior knowledge of this topic is required to attend this class. (b) Grade: GS-05 and above.

If you know of someone who is interested in attending, please have them contact their district training coordinator to register for the class with the Huntsville Learning Center. Thanks for your help.

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