A more holistic examination of our shared history can help us better integrate knowledge into a new way of being and interacting together. Use these resources to learn more.
The NPS is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to share a new patch program that honors the legacy and spirit of the women’s suffrage movement. Learn more about participation here!
LGBTQ acronyms change often and can be confusing. To better understand what each letter means, check out GLAAD's Glossary of LGBTQ Terms.
The OUTsiders Guide contains frequently asked questions (FAQs), social media policies, uniform guidance, and information for planning Pride events.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The National Park Service and the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group recognize Pride Month with events open to all employees. June is the anniversary of the 1969 uprising at Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village. It’s a chance to learn about and commemorate the history and heritage of lesbian,
Overview LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History was created in 2016 as a starting point for telling LGBTQ histories in the National Park Service. Part of the NPS Heritage Initiative for Telling All Americans’ Stories, it reveals the humanity of one group of U.S. citizens who were historically
The Pride Guide provides discussion questions and activities related to the NPS LGBTQ+ Theme Study, along with summaries of each chapter.
Employee-led groups advancing relevancy, diversity, and inclusion throughout the NPS. Find and join a group!
Land Acknowledgments are statements developed in consultation as a means to recognize the connections between indigenous people and their ancestral lands.
Are you looking for general training resources? Check out the list of opportunities here!
Pulse surveys are intentionally designed to provide quick, actionable insights into the health of a park or program, hence the name ‘pulse.’
On this page, you will find a series of articles featuring successful virtual Interpretation and Education programs that align with the Foundation of Interpretation, Competencies for 21st Century Interpretation.
Rangers at Golden Gate National Recreation Area worked with partners to create a climate change training with inclusion and diversity in mind.
Learn more about the virtual program Tadaima! and how it can be used as a case study for park units to connect people to their parks.
The camera follows Alex, a park visitor using a wheelchair as he explores Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). He shares the fact that public transit in his hometown isn’t accessible, so the ease, friendliness and safety of the Sequoia shuttle system is meaningful. Alex is a nature lover but after his spinal injury
Are you new to the NPS? Use this resources to find a list of resources and opportunities specifically geared towards you!
Learn how you can integrate job aids into your learning strategy to promote learning comprehension.
Are you looking for trainings on facilities management? Seek and ye shall find! Use this resource as a jumping off point to start your search.
Are you looking for trainings in Administration and Business Services? You’re in the right place. Below are some of the available trainings. Be sure to also check out our main page for Training Opportunities Accessible Anytime, Anywhere. Note: The trainings listed on this page are from federal agencies, non-profits, or official partners. Commercial trainings are
The Pathways Program provides ways for current students and recent graduates to internships and jobs within the Federal government.
Learn about a 2016 program bringing high school students to Cape Cod and Indiana Dunes to learn about and spread the science of climate change effects.
The Employees for the Advancement of People with Disabilities ERG serves to provide an environment that is inclusive of all people and abilities.
Chat and Chew is a series of informative webinars offered by the Office of Learning and Development during the lunch time hour.
Youth Programs
This new Employee Resource Group, initiated in December 2020 by a handful of innovative Asian American NPS staff, is in its beginning stages. While our original intention was to launch the group publicly to the NPS community at the beginning of May for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the recent rise in anti-Asian incidents