Tools, Technology and Techniques for a Successful Extension Natural Resources Career
ABOUT THE COURSE
Seeding Success is a unique online course that provides early career Extension Forestry and Natural Resource Professionals with a grounding in the Cooperative Extension model, how it all works and how to get started. The 8-module asynchronous course combines presentations by and interviews of experienced Extension natural resource professionals with readings to cover a variety of professional development topics. Modules include networking and mentorship, audience and needs assessment, program development and delivery, program evaluation, scholarship, funding, and more.
Cost
Free!
Who should participate?
The course is targeted towards early career forestry and natural resource Extension professionals, but has information and insights that may be relevant to experienced Extension professionals too.
Certificates
Certificates of completion are offered for each module, as well as for completing the entire course.
- Introduction to the Course
- Module 1: Onboarding Basics Getting Started in Forestry & Natural Resources
- Module 2: Networking Your Way to Success The Role of Mentors
- Module 3: Audiences & Needs Assessments Parts I & II
- Module 4: Program Development & Delivery Parts I & II
- Module 5: An Introduction to Program Evaluation Parts I & II
- Module 6: Extension Scholarship Parts I & II
- Module 7: Finding Financial Support For Program Enhancement
- Module 8: Negotiating External Partnerships Final Webinar & Wrap-Up
