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Introduction to Community Organizing: Strategies to Help a Group Affect Change

March 4, 2021

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Participants will be offered an overview of how methods of community organization accomplish goals that are relevant to advancing public health, social and economic justice, and racial equity. This program is presented in partnership with the ...

Using Data to Inform Leadership Decision-Making: Tools for Uncertain Times

March 5, 2021

| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

People who lead programs, teams, departments or organizations are frequently charged with making difficult decisions based on incomplete information. These decisions are made more difficult by rapidly changing conditions and circumstances. Yet good ...

Foundations of Real Estate (FoRE) Certificate Spring 2021 - Live

March 8, 2021 - May 20, 2021

This is a hybrid live and on-demand program offered by the Urban Land Institute.This on-demand online certificate offers you a comprehensive introduction to the field of commercial real estate. The certificate includes five modules with 30 hours of ...

Reviewing and Analyzing Property Financial Reports

March 9, 2021 - March 16, 2021

Overview of how to review property financial reports to ensure that they are a valuable tool for property and asset management planning and operations. Workshop includes review of typical property financial report with analysis of key balance sheet, ...

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Publications

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Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

COVID-19 elevated U.S. food access, affordability and supply chain issues into media, industry and policy discussions during 2020. Known for their short supply chains and locally focused marketing, local and regional food systems (LRFS) nimbly ...

Entrepreneurial Dynamics in Missouri Counties

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

Entrepreneurial dynamics — the flow of business startups and business turnover, or churn, in a place — shape economic growth. Entrepreneurs may spark economic growth and development by contributing to employment growth, innovation, quality of ...

Rules for Missouri Ambulance Districts

Publication date: July 1, 2020

Ballard Local Government SeriesAcknowledgmentsThe purpose of this manual is to help ambulance district officials understand and comply with the state’s requirements. It is, first and foremost, the work of the late John Ballard. This manual would ...

Rules for Missouri Fire Protection Districts

Publication date: May 1, 2020

Ballard Local Government SeriesAcknowledgmentsThe purpose of this manual is to help fire protection district officials understand and comply with the state’s requirements. It is, first and foremost, the work of the late John Ballard. This edition ...

E3A Understanding Energy: Importance Scale of Alternative Energy Objectives

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E3A): Understanding Energy series. This one is an opinion survey in which respondents indicate their opinion of the importance of certain objectives of using alternative ...

E3A Understanding Energy: Carbon and Energy in the United States

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E3A): Understanding Energy series. This one describes greenhouse gases (GHGs) and how carbon is related to energy. It also discusses how to determine the extent of your ...

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Online courses

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EMS Education Application

online $0.00

The application process is the first step towards achieving emergency services education. This course will guide you through the EMS Education Institute application process. You must apply to and be accepted by the EMS Education Institute before ...

21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

Jan. 10, 2021 - March 5, 2021

online $50.00

Everything rises and falls on leadership. The challenge is that leadership develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the leader you want to be on the outside. Learn more about ...

Tackling the Tough Skills Training 2020

online $0.00

Tackling the Tough Skills is a self-paced course designed with you in mind. This course is about where you've been, what you've learned from experiences, and how to use this information to build a better life. Explore topics that will help you ...

Becoming an Engaged Neighbor

March 20, 2021 - May 2, 2021

online $50.00

Becoming an engaged neighbor means learning and using the names of people who live next to you, developing relationships with them, and being involved in your neighborhood. It does take time and effort. But there are personal and community benefits. ...

Introduction to Emergency Management

Nov. 19, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021

online $50.00

Introduction to Emergency Management for Fire Service will provide students with a solid education on basic definitions, concepts and systems utilized within the emergency management discipline. The course includes identification of hazards and ...

Emergency Services Leadership

Nov. 19, 2020 - Feb. 1, 2021

online $375.00

The self-paced course is designed to prepare students to address the always-changing issues that leaders face within the fire service. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply policies and procedures; recommend action for ...

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Featured programs

CARES

The Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) aids interested public and private parties in learning about and managing our resources.

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

FRTI provides comprehensive education and skills training for Missouri’s fire and emergency service responders.

Community Leadership

Community development programs providing leadership training in several formats

Alianzas

The Alianzas partnership enhances the ability of communities to collaborate with the growing immigrant Hispanic population.

Community Arts Program

Promotes and fosters community and economic development through the arts.

Community Emergency Management Program

Provides education and technical assistance to individuals and families, local governments, businesses, schools and organizations in preparing and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

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