Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees. It also provides individuals important benefits such as improved performance, improved satisfaction and morale, opportunity to address weaknesses and increased productivity.
The organization benefits from reduced employee turnover, increased productivity, enhanced company reputation and a stronger team.
A contact list was created and may be downloaded by clicking the link.
If you are looking for benefits information or other resources from the Miami County HR Department, please follow this link.
How To Use This Site...
Training opportunities have been broken down in a couple of different ways.
The first is by topic:
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OPRA Presentations (learn about everything from leadership to natural resources)
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Administration & Leadership
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Parks & Recreation
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Natural Resources
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Education & Programing
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Human Resources & Safety
The second is by type of training:
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Agencys
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Webinars
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Videos
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Recommended Books
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Articles
Who Is Eligible For Training...
Training is open to all full and part time staff. Anyone is able to complete training on their own time. To include training as part of your work day, you must get approval by filling out the this form and returning it to your supervisor.
Suggest A Training Resource...
If you have a training resource that you have found particularly helpful, please send the link or information to Teri at tgraves@miamicountyparks.com.
Advance Your Career & Organization
Unleash the potential in yourself and others, and help to cultivate a high-performing team. Build a greater self-awareness and enhance the versatility of your leadership style - or learn about topics that help with day to day administration and tasks.
Click on one of the links below to get started on the path to being a better leader.
Agencies
OPRA |
SGR |
NRPA |
EPPLEY |
GLPTI |
SORP |
SPRA |
Ohio Plan |
Webinars
Webinars are a great way to learn something new. Below are some upcoming webinars and some pre-recorded ones to view at your leisure.
| Topic | Pre-recorded Webinar |
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| Building Presence and Connection via Zoom with Mark Bowden | |
Videos
YouTube videos and TED talks are a rich source of information with viewing flexibility.
| Topic | Link |
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| Simon Sinek – “Start with Why” | Click here for video |
| Simon Sinek – “Empathy” | Click here for video |
Recommended Books
While books may be a little "old school" they are still a great resource for learning new skills or brushing up on existing skills.
| Title | Author |
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Articles
Articles are a great way to keep up on the latest news, tips and techniques.
| Publication | Article Title | Link |
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| Governing | The Growing Threat to Trust in Local Government | Click Here |
| Ideas.Ted.Com | 5 tips to writing emails that will always get you a reply | Click Here |
| State Outdoor Business Alliance Network (SOBAN) | Inspiring the Future Outdoor Recreation Economy | Click Here |
Stay Current
The Parks & Recreation field is ever-changing! Use these resources and training opportunities to stay at the top of your game. Learn about trends and innovations in our field by accessing the links below.
Agencies
OPRA |
SGR |
NRPA |
EPPLEY |
GLPTI |
SORP |
SPRA |
Ohio Plan |
American Trails |
Webinars & Workshops
Webinars are a great way to learn something new. Below are some upcoming webinars and some pre-recorded ones to view at your leisure.
| Topic | Webinar Link |
| Rural Economic Development - Tools for Recovery | Click Here |
| Visitor Retention: New and Repeat Visitors: Using Data to Inform Decisions for 2021 | Click Here |
| Stewardship Partners: Corps / Ambassadors / Hosts - pandemic response and future role | |
| Visitor Use - Data Review from the Pandemic? What to Anticipate for 2021? | Click Here |
| February 2021 Lake Tahoe Sustainable Recreation and Tourism Workshop | Click Here |
Videos
YouTube videos and TED talks are a rich source of information with viewing flexibility.
| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
Recommended Books
While books may be a little "old school" they are still a great resource for learning new skills or brushing up on existing skills.
| Title | Author |
|---|---|
Articles
Articles are a great way to keep up on the latest news, tips and techniques.
| Publication | Article Title | Link |
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| Governing | The Growing Threat to Trust in Local Government | Click Here |
| 2021 SPECIAL REPORT: NEW OUTDOOR PARTICIPANT (COVID AND BEYOND) | Click Here | |
| State Outdoor Business Alliance Network (SOBAN) | Inspiring the Future Outdoor Recreation Economy | Click Here |
CONSERVATION & EDUCATION
CONSERVATION - Stay up to date on resource management techniques and discover the connection between environmental systems and the social sciences. Learn about protecting our natural systems and discover the knowledge needed to manage human interactions with the natural world in parks.
EDUCATION - Whether you work the schools as an outdoor educator or create amazing public programs, these resources will help strengthen your knowledge base and inspire the programming to help connect children and adults with the natural world.
Click on one of the links below to expand your knowledge base.
Agencies
ODNR |
OSU Extension |
ODA |
Miami County Soil & Water |
OPA |
ATA |
NAAEE |
Ohio EPA |
PLT |
NEEF |
US EPA |
Edutopia |
Love and Logic |
Webinars
Webinars are a great way to learn something new. Below are some upcoming webinars and some pre-recorded ones to view at your leisure.
| Topic | Pre-recorded Webinar |
| Pre-recorded Webinars from American Trails Association | Click Here |
| The Nature Summit (May 11-17) | Click Here |
Videos
YouTube videos and TED talks are a rich source of information with viewing flexibility.
| Topic | Link |
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| Love and Logic in the Classroom | Click Here |
Recommended Books
While books may be a little "old school" they are still a great resource for learning new skills or brushing up on existing skills.
| Title | Author |
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| Teaching with Love and Logic | Jim and Charles Fay |
Articles
Articles are a great way to keep up on the latest news, tips and techniques.
| Title | Link |
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| BECOME A MICRO-CONSERVATIONIST! LAUNCHING THE “ATLANTA 40” | LINK |
| Tahoe Fund partners with Adventure Risk Challenge to connect kids to outdoors - Courtesy of Sierra Sun | LINK |
Education Resources
These resources have education curriculum opportunities.
| Program Name | Link |
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| Project WILD, Growing up WILD, Flying WILD, Aquatic WILD | Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies |
“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t have to.” -Sir Richard Branson
HR plays a key role in developing, reinforcing and changing the culture of an organization. Pay, performance management, training and development, recruitment and onboarding and reinforcing the values of the organization are all important functions of HR. Check out the resources below to brush up on your HR skills.
Health & Wellness
When it comes to promoting well-being at work, creating proactive options that help people improve and maintain their mental and physical health day-to-day is key to helping employees flourish. In this section, we offer proactive options to promote physical, mental and financial health of all employees. Visit the Health & Wellness Page.
Park District Documents & Training
Miami County Park District Employee Manual
Miami County Human Resources Department
Swatting - Awareness for Law Enforcement
2024 Holiday Lights EMA Plan Maps
Miami County Human Resources
Employee Bulletin Board (Employee & Benefit Postings)
Personality Profile Tools
Agencies
EPA |
Ohio PlanOhio Plan Park Management, Inc.
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OSHA |
Ohio BWC |
OPERS |
ARC |
Lexipol |
Ohio Attorney General |
FEMA |
Miami County Sheriff |
Webinars
Webinars are a great way to learn something new. Below are some upcoming webinars and some pre-recorded ones to view at your leisure.
| Topic | Upcoming Webinar | Pre-recorded Webinar |
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Videos
YouTube videos and TED talks are a rich source of information with viewing flexibility.
| Topic | Link |
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Self-Defense Tactics Every Woman Should Know with Lily Singh |
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| John Deere Safety Video |
Recommended Books
While books may be a little "old school" they are still a great resource for learning new skills or brushing up on existing skills.
| Title | Author |
|---|---|
Articles
Articles are a great way to keep up on the latest news, tips and techniques.
| Publication | Article Title | Link |
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| Ideas.Ted.Com | 7 ways to avoid becoming a misinformation superspreader | Click Here |
| Airrosti.com | Health at Your Desk | Click Here |
| OSU Extension | Get A Head Start on Controlling Poisson Hemlock and Wild Parsnip | Click Here |
2022 Employee Assistance (EAP) Newsletters
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
2021 Employee Assistance (EAP) Newsletters
Follow this link to old EAP Newsletters. The 2021 EAP service provider is no longer the vendor.
Below are the quarterly EmployeeCare News we receive from the County.
| Issue 1 | Issue 3 |
| Issue 2 | Issue 4 |