National Training Center ~
Oglebay’s National Training Center is proud to welcome the following national organizations:
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Park Foundation School
October 24, 2020 - October 29, 2020
Presented by the National Association of Park Foundations in cooperation with North Carolina State University
We hope you are doing well during this time of uncertainty. The world we live in has certainly changed since we were together at Oglebay in November, 2019. The pandemic has impacted us all personally and professionally. And, the professional development schools are no exception. Oglebay National Training Center (NTC), North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF), have decided to cancel the Park Foundation School October 24-29, 2020.
Despite the current state of affairs, we are committed to your continued professional development. We hope you can join us next year for Park Foundation School, August 21-26, 2021.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Jayne Miller parksuptjsm@gmail.com or Ms. Michelle Witzberger, mwitzberger@oglebay.com
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Supervisors' Management School
November 1, 2020 - November 5, 2020
Presented by North Carolina State University in cooperation with the National Recreation & Park Association
The pandemic has impacted us all personally and professionally. And, the professional development schools are no exception.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University, the National Recreation and Park Association and the Oglebay National Training Center, in consultation with the Supervisors’ Management School Regents, have decided to cancel the Supervisors’ Management School (SMS) scheduled for November 1–4, 2020.
Despite the current state of affairs, we are committed to your continued professional development. We hope you can join us next year for SMS to be held November 7-11, 2021. Once we have confirmed all the details, we will be sending save the date reminders.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Candace Vick, cvick@ncsu.edu or Michelle Witzberger, MWitzberger@oglebay.com .
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State Park Leadership School
January 10, 2021 - January 14, 2021
Presented by North Carolina State University in cooperation with the National Association of State Park Directors
Dear Park Leaders,
After considerable review and discussion, it has been decided that we will not hold a State Park Leadership School in 2021. The economic impact from COVID-19 has affected fiscal resources available in the respective states for travel/out of state training. In fact, multiple states already have out of state travel restrictions in place.
The Board of Regents have unanimously agreed to have a “pause” in place for one year. Hopefully, we can resume the SPLS in full form at Oglebay in January 2022. The dates are January 9-13,2022. We delayed making this decision until September, hoping there might still be an opportunity. Unfortunately, that is just not the case.
On behalf of the Board of Regents and all involved in SPLS, thank you for your understanding, and know that we look forward to joining you for SPLS in 2022.
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Event Management School
January 17, 2021 - January 22, 2021
Presented by the International Festivals & Event Association in cooperation with the National Recreation & Park Association
I hope this finds you all staying healthy and sane during these unprecedented times for our world and our industry.
As I know many of you are wondering how to best plan for the months and year ahead, as are we, I wanted to reach out and give you an update on the 2021 IFEA/NRPA Event Management School. In conversations with our school partners (IFEA, NRPA and the Oglebay National Training Center), given what we currently know of the COVID-19 pandemic; the most optimistic, projected and realistic timelines for a vaccine and distribution; our concerns for ensuring the safety and health of our students, instructors and staffs; and our uncertainty regarding travel capabilities, both continentally and from outside of North America; we have determined that we will not be able to do the 2021 Event Management School in-person and on-site at Oglebay, in West Virginia, this coming January.
We are as disappointed to have to call that shot, as I know you will all be to hear that, but I hope you can understand. We look forward each year to gathering in-person to not only learn and share with our professional peers, but to catch-up with good friends, socialize, and empathize with others who understand what we do, every day, better than anyone else.
That noted, we are exploring the possibility of creating a virtual option for the school, sometime in the first quarter of the new year. Before we do that, as members of our 2021 graduating class, we would like to ask each of you to please answer our very brief, 3-question, survey at the link below, to help us assess if there is enough of an interest in that possibility, or if you would prefer to wait until January of 2022 to complete the Event Management School under more (hopefully) normal circumstances and in-person. Of course, that is always an option for everyone, even if we provide a virtual option in 2021.
As you respond to the survey questions, please keep in mind, that to meet our certification requirements virtually, including our Year Two City Project teams, will take a dedicated amount of both online class time and group work. It would not, however, require any travel or lodging expenses.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SURVEY QUESTIONS
Thanks for your input. We will keep you posted on our final plans.
Stay safe and healthy,
Steve Schmader -
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AZA Professional Development Schools
February 15, 2021 - February 21, 2021
Are you a zoo or aquarium professional looking for more great training opportunities? Visit the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ website to learn more about the courses, webinars, and conferences that can help you enrich your career.
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Revenue Development and Management School
March 15, 2020 - March 20, 2020
In cooperation with North Carolina State University & National Recreation & Park Association
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Medical Transport Leadership Institute
August 16, 2020 - August 21, 2020
In cooperation with the Association of Air Medical Services
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Playground Maintenance Technician Program
September 20, 2020 - September 23, 2020
In cooperation with Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, Indiana University
We are sorry to inform you that the 2020 Playground Maintenance Technicians Program has cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the current state of affairs, we are committed to your continued professional development. We hope you can join us next year for PMT to be held September 19-22, 2021.
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Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School
January 24, 2021 - January 29, 2020
Presented by North Carolina State University in cooperation with the National Recreation & Park Association
Dear Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School Students,
The Board of Regents, after a thorough and thoughtful review, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School.
This decision was difficult, but unanimously reached after reviewing information on the coronavirus, assessing budget and travel restrictions placed upon government agencies, collecting feedback from surveys of both the Board of Regents and returning students from each of the 2019 and 2020 Schools, as well as reviewing the Oglebay COVID-19 Response Plan for Meetings and Conferences. In the end, it became quite clear to do what is in the best interest of the students, the Board of Regents, and ultimately the School.
The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School intends to carry forward all student scholarship awards for the 2021 School to the 2022 School as well as waive the “skip” year” requirement (a student has three years to complete the two-year program).
We realize this School serves as an important part of your professional development. The Board of Regents, as well as the School’s supporting partners, NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, the National Recreation and Parks Association, and Oglebay Park, as well as our new corporate sponsor, the Toro Company, commits to the 2022 School continuing the tradition of training and development excellence in support of the park operations professional.
Respectfully,
Scott Payne
Director
Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School
Testimonials
–Absolutely fantastic! The food and service was as good as it gets!
-Some of the best training and atmosphere for learning I have experienced.
-I’ve attended many conferences over the years and this was, by far, one of the best. A great return for the cost and I’m coming away with everything I had hoped to achieve.
-Loved this institute! Great job! I feel privileged to be in the inaugural class.
-THANK YOU for an amazing and engaging week.
-I was very fortunate to be selected from my company to attend this training to brainstorm and plan for improving our sustainable efforts. I believe two or more people from each organization should attend this valuable training.
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Park Foundation School
October 24, 2020 - October 29, 2020
Presented by the National Association of Park Foundations in cooperation with North Carolina State University
We hope you are doing well during this time of uncertainty. The world we live in has certainly changed since we were together at Oglebay in November, 2019. The pandemic has impacted us all personally and professionally. And, the professional development schools are no exception. Oglebay National Training Center (NTC), North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF), have decided to cancel the Park Foundation School October 24-29, 2020.
Despite the current state of affairs, we are committed to your continued professional development. We hope you can join us next year for Park Foundation School, August 21-26, 2021.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Jayne Miller parksuptjsm@gmail.com or Ms. Michelle Witzberger, mwitzberger@oglebay.com
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Supervisors' Management School
November 1, 2020 - November 5, 2020
Presented by North Carolina State University in cooperation with the National Recreation & Park Association
The pandemic has impacted us all personally and professionally. And, the professional development schools are no exception.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University, the National Recreation and Park Association and the Oglebay National Training Center, in consultation with the Supervisors’ Management School Regents, have decided to cancel the Supervisors’ Management School (SMS) scheduled for November 1–4, 2020.
Despite the current state of affairs, we are committed to your continued professional development. We hope you can join us next year for SMS to be held November 7-11, 2021. Once we have confirmed all the details, we will be sending save the date reminders.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Candace Vick, cvick@ncsu.edu or Michelle Witzberger, MWitzberger@oglebay.com .
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State Park Leadership School
January 10, 2021 - January 14, 2021
Presented by North Carolina State University in cooperation with the National Association of State Park Directors
Dear Park Leaders,
After considerable review and discussion, it has been decided that we will not hold a State Park Leadership School in 2021. The economic impact from COVID-19 has affected fiscal resources available in the respective states for travel/out of state training. In fact, multiple states already have out of state travel restrictions in place.
The Board of Regents have unanimously agreed to have a “pause” in place for one year. Hopefully, we can resume the SPLS in full form at Oglebay in January 2022. The dates are January 9-13,2022. We delayed making this decision until September, hoping there might still be an opportunity. Unfortunately, that is just not the case.
On behalf of the Board of Regents and all involved in SPLS, thank you for your understanding, and know that we look forward to joining you for SPLS in 2022.
-
Event Management School
January 17, 2021 - January 22, 2021
Presented by the International Festivals & Event Association in cooperation with the National Recreation & Park Association
I hope this finds you all staying healthy and sane during these unprecedented times for our world and our industry.
As I know many of you are wondering how to best plan for the months and year ahead, as are we, I wanted to reach out and give you an update on the 2021 IFEA/NRPA Event Management School. In conversations with our school partners (IFEA, NRPA and the Oglebay National Training Center), given what we currently know of the COVID-19 pandemic; the most optimistic, projected and realistic timelines for a vaccine and distribution; our concerns for ensuring the safety and health of our students, instructors and staffs; and our uncertainty regarding travel capabilities, both continentally and from outside of North America; we have determined that we will not be able to do the 2021 Event Management School in-person and on-site at Oglebay, in West Virginia, this coming January.
We are as disappointed to have to call that shot, as I know you will all be to hear that, but I hope you can understand. We look forward each year to gathering in-person to not only learn and share with our professional peers, but to catch-up with good friends, socialize, and empathize with others who understand what we do, every day, better than anyone else.
That noted, we are exploring the possibility of creating a virtual option for the school, sometime in the first quarter of the new year. Before we do that, as members of our 2021 graduating class, we would like to ask each of you to please answer our very brief, 3-question, survey at the link below, to help us assess if there is enough of an interest in that possibility, or if you would prefer to wait until January of 2022 to complete the Event Management School under more (hopefully) normal circumstances and in-person. Of course, that is always an option for everyone, even if we provide a virtual option in 2021.
As you respond to the survey questions, please keep in mind, that to meet our certification requirements virtually, including our Year Two City Project teams, will take a dedicated amount of both online class time and group work. It would not, however, require any travel or lodging expenses.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SURVEY QUESTIONS
Thanks for your input. We will keep you posted on our final plans.
Stay safe and healthy,
Steve Schmader -
-
AZA Professional Development Schools
February 15, 2021 - February 21, 2021
Are you a zoo or aquarium professional looking for more great training opportunities? Visit the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ website to learn more about the courses, webinars, and conferences that can help you enrich your career.
-
Revenue Development and Management School
March 15, 2020 - March 20, 2020
In cooperation with North Carolina State University & National Recreation & Park Association
-
Medical Transport Leadership Institute
August 16, 2020 - August 21, 2020
In cooperation with the Association of Air Medical Services
-
Playground Maintenance Technician Program
September 20, 2020 - September 23, 2020
In cooperation with Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, Indiana University
We are sorry to inform you that the 2020 Playground Maintenance Technicians Program has cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the current state of affairs, we are committed to your continued professional development. We hope you can join us next year for PMT to be held September 19-22, 2021.
-
Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School
January 24, 2021 - January 29, 2020
Presented by North Carolina State University in cooperation with the National Recreation & Park Association
Dear Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School Students,
The Board of Regents, after a thorough and thoughtful review, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School.
This decision was difficult, but unanimously reached after reviewing information on the coronavirus, assessing budget and travel restrictions placed upon government agencies, collecting feedback from surveys of both the Board of Regents and returning students from each of the 2019 and 2020 Schools, as well as reviewing the Oglebay COVID-19 Response Plan for Meetings and Conferences. In the end, it became quite clear to do what is in the best interest of the students, the Board of Regents, and ultimately the School.
The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School intends to carry forward all student scholarship awards for the 2021 School to the 2022 School as well as waive the “skip” year” requirement (a student has three years to complete the two-year program).
We realize this School serves as an important part of your professional development. The Board of Regents, as well as the School’s supporting partners, NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, the National Recreation and Parks Association, and Oglebay Park, as well as our new corporate sponsor, the Toro Company, commits to the 2022 School continuing the tradition of training and development excellence in support of the park operations professional.
Respectfully,
Scott Payne
Director
Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School