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This intensive and interactive three day training course provides local officials and other interested individuals in coastal communities with the latest information and skills necessary to proactively adapt to the impacts of changing climate. Course modules are taught by NOAA’s Coastal Services Center expert training staff and local partners. You will learn about local climate adaptation efforts from expert practitioners working in Connecticut. Through individual and group discussions, you will apply what you learned in each module to your issues and identify and document the next steps that your organization can take to effectively integrate climate change adaptation strategies into policies, plans and programs.  Space is limited and registration is required by April 26th.  Registration Fee is $20.  Click here for details and to register.  18 CM credits pending.

April 5, 2013  8:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Three Rivers Community College, Norwich

We are all looking for, or to be, leaders who get results.  This session will introduce you to people who are those leaders.  You’ll learn: Consensus building; Leading in a crisis; Building public support; Leading on ethics; and, Facilitation skills, with an interactive session on effective presentation skills. New this year is CBI’s 5 Minute Solution, a brain storming, problem solving session.  Plus a great tour of Downtown Norwich.  This workshop is organized by CBI- Community Builders Institute - and co-sponsored by CCAPA and the Norwich Community Development Corporation.  Click here for more information and to register.  4 CM credits.