successes and challenges in creating the next generation of conservation leaders
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Successes and Challenges in Creating the Next Generation of
Conservation Leaders
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Today’s Presentation:
• Research and Recommendations from the Chicago Wilderness Next Generation of Conservation Leaders Working Group
• Best Practices and Common Program Challenges: 3 Case Studies
• Discussion
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• Over 300 organizations
• 545,000 acres
• Four key initiatives• Restoring Narure• Climate Action• Leave No Child Inside• Greening Infrastructure
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Chicago Wilderness Next Generation of Conservation Leaders Working Group
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“Ensure that programming is offered for children of all ages, from toddlerhood through college, to create progressive opportunities for engagement and the eventual development of the next generation of conservation leaders.”
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PIPELINE
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Unstructured Nature Play
LNCI Family Events
Capacity Building: Conferences, workshops, etc.
Conservation Education Programs
Academic and Career Readiness Opportunities
Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
Mighty Acorns
Leave No Child Inside Next Generation
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Building Connections…
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Connect young adults to a wide array of conservation opportunities
• Informational Hub
• Student Events
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Connect Next Generation programs to each other
• Networking Events
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Connect program evaluation
• Common goals • Common tools
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Connect Next Gen programs to universities
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Connect Next Gen programs to employers
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Workforce Development
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#1-- Develop a recruitment plan or strategy that includes partnering with local community groups that work with diverse youth.
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#2-- Provide a rung in the ladder of advancement
and market it on the web and social media.
Ladder of Environmental Education
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#3--Retaining is as important as recruiting.• Examples—providing certification and training,
mentoring, career counseling, and lateral advancement opportunities.
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#4--When new positions open up, consider
starting at lower, entry level and making them ladder positions.
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#5--Champion diversity in the workplace.
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Work Force RecommendationsThe Time is Right for Action in our Region
• Large number of retirees in federal agencies in particular
• Looking for new skills such as GIS, bilingual skills, and new technology
• Connections between other hiring agencies to help provide a ladder of advancement
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVR8kbAUXUc
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Best Practices and Challenges
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Lessons Learned: Successes
Successes
Scale is important: program size needs to allows for a focus on individual students
Strong partnerships and networks strengthen student experience and can diversify the conservation field
In-depth engagement equals a long-term commitment in conservation for students
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Lessons Learned: Challenges
Challenges
Recruiting participants
Building strong partnerships and networks
Funding
Communications: Sharing the story of our successes
Employment Options
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DiscussionHow can the conservation community best make
the connections needed to support the next generation of conservation leaders?
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Chicago WildernessNext Generation of Conservation Leaders Working Group
For more information:
Alison Paul [email protected]
David [email protected]
Laura [email protected]
Carina [email protected]