The content is organized into four sections: Local, State, National, & Global. The program provides a broad range of knowledge and skills including identification of 101 local species of plants and animals, knowledge of local history, natural resource agencies, tourism organizations, group management, customer service, sustainability, marketing, personal interpretation skills, etc.
All this prepares you to meet the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s International Adventure Travel Guide Qualifications and Performance Standard (The ATTA Guide Standard). ATTA is a private industry organization for guides and tour operators.WHY: There is no required days or times each week to complete your coursework. It is flexible. You decide where to fit it into your work schedule. Those that finish the online program will be awarded a certification and a package of marketing benefits including; GORP branded shirt, GORP logo vinyl for boat/truck, special listing on the OCVA web site, and other online marketing services.
WHERE: Online – The GORP program provides knowledge and skills training through a blend of 4 short online courses and in-person workshops. The program process provides an option to obtain GORP recognition for your existing knowledge by completing the online tests.
WHEN: The Fall 2018 GORP program starts September 10 and finishes December 3rd.
HOW: SIGN UP NOW…
The online courses use a system called “CANVAS” To enroll in our online GORP courses follow these steps.
Step 1) Set up CANVAS OSU Visitor (Non OSU Student or Staff) Account by Clicking Here
You will need to use of these four types of email/accounts to create a CANVAS account.
- Yahoo
If you don’t have one of these already, you can easily create a free google email account to use with CANVAS.
Click Here to set up google account
Step 3) We will enroll you in the course and you will receive an email confirmation.
Go to the following link: https://is.oregonstate.edu/canvas to log into your online CANVAS account.
You will see the course Icon and be able to fully engage with the course materials. Use this same link to return the course anytime after logging out.
GORP 4-H Program
A companion program for youth is also being offered as the GORP 4-H program.
Coastal Entrepreneur -Youth Guide/Outfitters/Tour Leaders
- Learn about small business development.
- Learn leadership and outdoor skills.
- Meet Professional Guides, go on outings, gain job skills.
- Opportunity to participate in Youth Entrepreneur Day at OSU College of Business in Corvallis in April
- Learn about business development using the outdoor recreation and tourism industry for a business model.
- Create your own business plan and learn from business professionals. Tours, Workshops and Online
To sign up or learn more complete follow the link below to complete the request form and contact your local County Extension Agent
GORP 4-H Information Request
