The Great Lakes Park Training Institute will be held February 24-27, 2025 at Pokagon State Park in Northeast Indiana.
A virtual conference is also available.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for an additional fee.
*The Women’s Leadership Program has been postponed until 2025.
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Schedule will be updated as educational sessions are confirmed.
Industry leaders provide educational sessions and hands-on workshops on timely and relevant topics along five tracks.
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Personnel and Career Development:
Leadership, communication, staff training, management, and evaluation
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Park and Facilities Maintenance:
Trends, best practices, and training for facilities and grounds maintenance
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Natural Resource Management:
Environmental stewardship, management, and sustainability of park and natural resources
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Natural and Cultural Interpretation:
Tools and techniques to connect guests, schools, and communities with natural and cultural resources
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Park Operations:
Best practices and innovations to advance the operation of your park or recreation facility
GLPTI sponsored by:
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