Internship Training Program Overview

Terry Padilla, a regional rangeland management staff officer, discusses the orientation and training program for new pathways interns in the Intermountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service. The program, held at the Dubois sheep station, includes training on rangeland inventory, sheep camp management, and horsemanship. Interns engage with stakeholders and permittees, gaining insights into rangeland management and the importance of Forest Service permits. The program aims to provide skills and experience for a career in land stewardship, with a focus on future pathways and national applicability.

Who is Terry Padilla?

• A regional rangeland management staff officer

• A state senator from Idaho

• A Spanish-speaking herder

• A pathways intern

What was the primary purpose of the orientation and training program?

• To provide skills, experience, and perspective for new employees

• To conduct a national survey

• To organize a community event

• To teach advanced computer skills

Where did the training activities take place?

• Ogden, Utah

• Southwest Colorado

• Dubois sheep station on the Caribou Targhee National Forest

• Northern New Mexico

What unique experience did the interns have at the sheep station?

• Building a new research facility

• Conducting a wildlife survey

• Disassembling and reassembling a sheep camp

• Learning advanced computer programming

What skills were the interns exposed to during the training?

• Public speaking skills

• Financial management skills

• Advanced culinary skills

• Basic horsemanship skills

Who were the key stakeholders involved in the orientation?

• Local artists and musicians

• Key permittees and stakeholders, including a state senator

• Technology experts

• International diplomats

What was discussed regarding the pathways glide path?

• The importance of financial planning

• The history of the Forest Service

• Advanced scientific research

• Mentoring and completion of the program

What is the national perspective of the training program?

• It will only benefit the Intermountain region

• It focuses solely on international collaboration

• It will serve all regions of the Forest Service

• It is limited to state-level impact

What is the future focus of the program?

• Organizing cultural events

• Developing new technology

• Building new infrastructure

• Strategic recruitment and onboarding

What is the overall sentiment about the training program?

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Indifference and neutrality

• Excitement and optimism

• Disappointment and regret