This work plan reflects a continuation of the longstanding cooperative relationship between TWS and FWS and seeks to extend and expand upon successful, on-going efforts to promote scientific

Excellence and support professional development of wildlife biologists and managers. Project goals and objectives: TWS will provide FWS with access to our communications network and professional development activities to assist FWS in keeping its staff well-informed and trained, while. Also helping the agency recruit from both the professional and collegiate ranks. TWS will also work with FWS staff to develop recruitment and retention strategies for the federal and state agency workforce. And bring awareness of federal agency career opportunities through expansion of professional. Development and mentoring opportunities, like the native student professional development program. Project activities: TWS and FWS will work collaboratively to ensure that the overall objectives and performance goals outlined in this proposal are achieved. That includes regular monitoring, assessment, and, where appropriate, adjustments to activities to support or enhance performance outcomes. Throughout the course of this agreement, TWS and FWS may swap, customize or emphasize specific. Elements outlined below in response to the dynamic needs and or opportunities presented through this. Strategic partnership. Core project activities will center around: professional development collaboration and talent recruitment ( 10,000)TWS will leverage its communications network and professional development activities to assist. FWS in keeping its staff well-informed and trained, while also helping the agency recruit the best. And the brightest from both the professional and collegiate ranks. Supporting the participation of native american college students in TWS annual conference ( 40,000)TWS is committed to identifying and implementing sustainable solutions to addressing barriers. That have led to a lack of diversity within the wildlife profession. A more diverse professional community improves approaches to wildlife science and management needed to address the complexity of conservation challenges faced today. Through the continued support of partners like FWS, TWS has been able to effectively facilitate and promote professional development. Opportunities through programs like the native student professional development (nspd) program, which just completed its 15TH year.