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CPRP/CPRE Exams Now Post-9/11 GI Bill Eligible

ilitary veterans working
in the park and recreation profession bring
many skills to their
agencies - the ability to lead a team
with clear communication, a knack for
remaining calm in crisis and a superlative level of dedication to public service. One benefit of military service is
the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which many service members use to fund their formal
undergraduate and graduate educations. But did you know the Post-9/11
GI Bill can also be used for certification programs?
NRPA's Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and Certified Parks and Recreation Executive
(CRPE) exams were recently approved
as Post-9/11 GI Bill eligible. Veterans

pay the CPRP/CPRE exam fees and
are reimbursed once they successfully
pass the exam, with one re-examination attempt allowed. NRPA's certification manager, Molly Sullivan, worked
with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Jason Lang, director of parks
and recreation for East Goshen Township (PA) and a U.S. Army veteran, to
make this a reality.
You have no excuse for not getting certified! You served your country - now
use your veterans benefits to best serve
your park and recreation career!
To determine eligibility, contact the
Department of Veterans Affairs at 888.
GIBILL.1 (888-442-4551) between 7
a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday, or visit www.GIBILL.
va.gov.

Celebrate National Water
Safety Month in May

ach May, NRPA, the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, the American Red
Cross and the World Waterpark Association partner to host National Water Safety Month - a chance
to bring awareness to the need for ongoing public education on safer water practices. As primary providers of
swimming and aquatic opportunities,
park and recreation agencies can celebrate National Water Safety Month
by hosting educational events, sharing
water safety tips and participating via
social media. Find all the resources
you need at www.nationalwatersafety
month.org. Throughout the month,
NRPA will post water safety-related
messages that can be easily shared on
social media, as well as other oppor-

tunities for participating in the month.
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