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New Manager Training

Building for Tomorrow Leadership Development provides ongoing training and resources to new Conservation District Managers.  Over the years, New Manager Training has evolved from an intensive three-day bootcamp to a comprehensive training initiative delivered over an entire program year.

The New Manager Training curriculum includes units on District Fundamentals (legal, governance, and programs), District Operations (organizational and financial management), and Management Leadership (emotional intelligence, leadership styles, and organizational culture).

See the News & Events Page for 2026-27 New Manager Training Initiative agenda & registration.

2026-27 New Manager Training Sessions

Unit 1: District Fundamentals

Act 217 Conservation District Law 8/19/26

Governance, Boards, & Managers 8/26/26

PA Ethics, Sunshine, and Right to Know Laws 9/2/26

SCC Programs & Policy 9/23/26

 

 

2024 New Manager Training

Tuesday September 17, Wyndham Conference Center State College

Partner Programs: DEP

District Financial Management

Thursday September 19, Wyndham Conference Center State College

Partner Programs: SCC

Partner Programs: NRCS

Partner Programs: DCNR

Partner Programs: PACD

 

Wednesday October 23, Ramada Conference Center State College

Employee Lifecycle & Performance Management

Employee Engagement & Strengths-based Teams

 

 

2021 New Manager Training

2021 New Manager Training will be conducted in a hybrid format to include online & in-person instruction.  Learning materials & other resources for new managers can be found in the Reference Archive.  Click here to access the Reference Archive (all users must register to be approved for access).

2019 New Manager Bootcamp materials

Operations

Partner Programs