U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ National Conservation Training Center
Technical Training Branch
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Welcome to the Branch of Technical Training Home-page! We are one of five branches under the Division of Training at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Explore our page using the links below and in the frame to the left. Check back frequently for news and updated information. If you have any questions or comments concerning this page or our course offerings, please do not hesitate to contact us at (304) 876-7446 or email mark_richardson@fws.gov  For details on specific courses, please contact the course leader for that course.      
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Goals
  • Implement an up-to-date training program addressing Service realty needs.
  • Cooperate with other land managing agencies in realty and GIS training.
  • Develop an expanded GIS curriculum that supports field office needs.
  • Provide training support for Service transition to Internet applications.
  • Provide training support for new national information systems.
  • Provide resources to IRM community in basic computer literacy training.
  • Address other new technologies & techniques "just-in-time".

Purpose
To provide training in specialized tools, technologies, and techniques to enhance and support natural resource management and decision making.

  • Provide New Technology and Techniques Training "Just-in-Time".
  • Assist in Implementation of National Systems through Training.
  • Cooperate with Major Technical Training Providers & Agencies.
Page updated 10/22/2004
 
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