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Applications 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

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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FRPA and the Training and Education Committee are now accepting Speaker Proposal forms for the 2025 Annual Conference. If you would be interested in speaking, please read through the information below and fill out the form, linked below, and return it to us by November.
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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.