Adopt a student. Today! (National Student Branch).

One of the best ways to learn about parks and recreation job opportunities is straight from the horse's mouth. Because horses can't talk, NRPA hopes that members can pick up the charge and become mentors for parks and recreation students.

The NRPA Student Branch is partnering with the American Park and Recreation Society to develop a mentoring program that pairs students with professionals based on their area of interest. Wanna play?

STUDENTS: The NRPA Student Branch will link you with a mentor if you're an NRPA member who is a full or part-time undergraduate or graduate student with a major or minor in an appropriate discipline (such as parks, recreation or tourism).

PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS: APRS will link you with a grateful student who's interested in learning what you know if you're an NRPA member who is willing to act as a mentor to a local student for a minimum of one year.

The parks and recreation profession is going to need lots of new, young blood in the coming years. Let's work together to make sure our new professionals are trained and ready. Contact APRS liaison Ron Tillman at rtillman @nrpa.org for more information, or go to www.nrpa.org in May for an application to be a mentor or to be mentored.