The Second Year’s mission is to strengthen the leadership capabilities of resource management professionals through advanced instruction and utilizing the foundational skills acquired in the First Year. We seek to cultivate current and future leaders equipped to plan effectively, manage responsibly and communicate clearly through strategic planning, efficient resource management and team development for organizational resilience and sustainable stewardship.

Goals

• Develop confident, capable resource management professionals with an increased understanding of operational and financial sustainability who are ready to take on leadership roles in parks, public works, recreation, utilities and other service-focused agencies.

• Use hands-on instruction, collaborative discussion and real-life case studies from Pacific Northwest agencies to teach practical approaches to managing resources, infrastructure planning, team development and effective communication with diverse audiences using park maintenance examples to reflect broader realities.

• Provide a timely, relevant and immersive learning experience for participants to build on the foundational skills from First Year and accelerate readiness for higher-level responsibility.

• Deliver advanced instruction in operation and capital budgets, asset management, personnel development, risk management and government relations by professionals with diverse experiences and expertise.