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2025 ABRAHAMS JONES ACADEMY

abrahams jonesApplications for the Abrahams-Jones Academy for Leadership Excellence are now available!

Ideal Candidates for the Academy
Have shown progressive ascension from entry level into higher level positions within the agency; and
Have responsibilities that include administration and overseeing or coordinating the work of other full-time employees; and
Possess a comprehension of base-line concepts outlined in the application and mastery in applying certain concepts in their current position; and
Are committed to dedicating the time to complete all assignments and projects throughout Session I & II.

What graduates are saying

The Leadership Academy was an incredibly enriching experience, and I am deeply grateful for the knowledge, skills, and insights I gained during this program. I genuinely believe that the skills I have acquired during this program will have a lasting positive impact on my personal and professional life. I am excited to apply what I have learned to make a difference in my community and organization.
~Jacquelyn Villagran, CPRP, CYSA, AFO 
Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
Miami Shores Village


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VIRTUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

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DEP GRANTS

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UPDATE TO CONTACT OPTIONS

FRPA will no longer host a fax number. If you wish to send us a document, please do so via email or a secure file transfer site. If you have any questions or need additional options, call 850-878-3221. Thank you.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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The FRPA Young Professionals Workgroup prioritizes the relationship between more experience professional and those newer to the field. Creating and cultivating relationships with those further along in their careers help young/new professionals grow. FRPA PODS are intended to be a way to link these two groups for the outcome of connection, mentorship, fellowship, and guidance. Each POD is a small group and consists of one or two leaders.

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EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE

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The Emerging Leaders Institute is for professionals new to supervisory positions who have demonstrated promise as a future leader in the field.  It is designed to expose participants to critical leadership skills in preparation for future leadership growth. READ MORE

FRPA LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

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The FRPA Leadership School is designed to further develop managers that are leading from the middle of their organization. Participants must have been in a leadership role for a minimum of five years, and have a desire to move into a higher level in the field of parks and recreation. READ MORE

PARK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

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The management of parks and other public areas by trained professionals is perhaps the first line of defense in the protection of these spaces and the appropriate use of them. FRPA’s Park Management Institute is a learning journey designed for those responsible at the mid-senior level leadership in the parks field. Each year features sessions that are particular to that area of the state so attendees can enjoy a variety of topics year after year.  READ MORE

FRPA UPDATE

Did you miss the General Session at Conference that provided updates about all that FRPA has going on? Well you're in luck because we recorded it! Check it out here:
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WANT TO CONNECT WITH FRPA MEMBERS?

FRPA offers commercial vendors opportunities to connect with park and recreation professionals throughout Florida. Our AdMail service is a one-time exclusive email to members that features your company and a link to your product or service offering. There are numerous opportunities to place an ad in publications FRPA produces such as the Conference Onsite program Booklet, Annual Membership Directory, the FRPA Journal, and the Covering the Bases monthly enewsletter. FRPA Commercial Members have direct access to members through our online community, eConnect, where they can post discussions and reply to direct messages. We also offer in person event sponsorship opportunities through various events offered throughout the year. To learn more about any of the above, or explore other opportunities, call the FRPA office at 850-878-3221.

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