Professional Development
RRS offers a range of opportunities for recreation and leisure professionals to enhance their skills, learn, and engage. Each year RRS manages the NC Parks and Recreation Directors Conference, LeadHERship Workshop, and the Parks and Recreation Leader Development Program. RRS collaborated with the NC Trails Coalition to host the Great Trails State Conference in 2024. Additional opportunities for Aquatics and Citizen Advisory Board Training is available. Contact us about developing webinars and online learning opportunities based on trends to meet your needs.
Workshops and Conferences
NC Parks & Recreation Directors Conference
Registration is OPEN
LeadHerShip Workshop
Registration is OPEN
Great Trails State Conference
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Aquatics Workshop
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Parks & Recreation Leader Development Program
Registration is OPEN
Citizen Advisory Board Training
TBD
In addition to our annual conferences, RRS offers a range of continuing education opportunities based on industry needs.
Our training typically offer Continuing Education Units (CEU) that may apply to Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credit. Depending on the topic, we may also provide other learning credits.