The 2025 PNTS Trail Apprentice Program will provide workforce training to young leaders interested in a career in recreation, natural resource management, conservation, environmental studies, history, or a related field, by providing support to attend the 2025 National Trails Lands Summit and Training and by offering leadership development, career exploration, networking and educational opportunities amongst the National Trails community.
In 2025, a group of Apprentices will build leadership skills by working with Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) on a project. The projects may involve developing skills in communications, social media, fundraising, advocacy and policy, programs, and more. Apprentices will provide valuable perspectives to PNTS work and leave the program with hands-on experience and a greater knowledge of priority issues in the trails community.
This program is for emerging leaders who:
For more information on this program, you can visit our webpage here.
The 2025 PNTS Trail Apprentice Program will provide workforce training to young leaders interested in a career in recreation, natural resource management, conservation, environmental studies, history, or a related field, by providing support to attend the 2025 National Trails Lands Summit and Training and by offering leadership development, career exploration, networking and educational opportunities amongst the National Trails community.
In 2025, a group of Apprentices will build leadership skills by working with Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) on a project. The projects may involve developing skills in communications, social media, fundraising, advocacy and policy, programs, and more. Apprentices will provide valuable perspectives to PNTS work and leave the program with hands-on experience and a greater knowledge of priority issues in the trails community.
This program is for emerging leaders who:
Please review the 2025 Trail Apprentice Program webpage in full before applying. The application can be found on the webpage and here.
The program is intended for those aged 20-28 but those aged 18-30 are welcome to apply if they feel they would be a good fit for the program.
Required program activities:
Please review the 2025 Trail Apprentice Program webpage in full before applying. The application can be found on the webpage and here.
The program is intended for those aged 20-28…