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<p>Welcome to the National Conservation Training Center’s (NCTC) annual report! The NCTC is the primary training facility for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and its partners, located on a 533-acre campus along the Potomac River in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. We design and deliver a full range of mission-critical training and employee development programs for USFWS employees and the conservation community.</p><p>This report features our high points for 2024, organized under five themes inspired by our strategic plan. We believe everyone has the potential to be a conservation leader, and together, we can build a lasting legacy.</p><p><span>This year, we advanced learning and development to meet the various needs of the conservation community by identifying critical training needs, increasing course feedback, delivering hands-on programs, and providing access to scientific information.</span></p><p><span>We nurture, inspire, and equip generations of leaders through various leadership development programs. By combining classroom learning with hands-on experiences and interactions with mentors and experts, NCTC is cultivating a legacy of conservation leadership.</span></p><p><span>The NCTC brings together various organizations and communities to jointly address pressing conservation challenges. By hosting learning events, convening experts, and fostering collaboration, we are working to ensure a sustainable future .</span></p>