entry-level workers to properly construct, inspect and maintain green infrastructure. Upon completion of training, scholarship recipients will be eligible to sit for the national exam to secure their NGICP certification. In addition to the NGICP, in October 2023, NRPA offered scholarships to a cohort of 30 park and recreation professionals from diverse backgrounds and various agencies across the nation to complete NRPA's Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Certificate Program (tinyurl. com/mshskxkf). This program provides park and recreation professionals with introductory knowledge and tools to promote, oversee, advance and operate GSI in their park systems. Park and recreation professionals new to the field or those looking to gain knowledge in the area will be prepared to work collaboratively across departments and partnerships to enhance their community resilience with GSI in parks. The GSI Certificate provides a comprehensive step-by-step learning forum online in nine course modules and a review course module. This certificate program provides participants with the assurance and foundation to successfully oversee a GSI project or program - from planning to evaluation and every step in between. The course modules provide real case studies and knowledge checks for successful knowledge advancement. The online courses have been designed with the working professional in mind and are self-paced. Successful applicants of this certificate will be able to: * Demonstrate a strong commitment to working in parks * Clearly articulate their personal and professional interest in the green infrastructure certificate program PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G | FEBR U AR Y 2 0 2 4 | Parks & Recreation 25 * Describe how the training will support current or future projects within their agency and community Through both programs, NRPA seeks to help build more resilient communities nationwide. For additional NRPA green infrastructure resources, visit tinyurl.com/wmzwpjbs. Justin Taylor is a Program Specialist at NRPA (jtaylor@nrpa.org).http://tinyurl.com/wmzwpjbs http://tinyurl.com/mshskxkf