The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is committed to training and learning. That is why training is such an integral part of all careers with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The Service expects its employees to receive at least 40 hours of training each year. Training opportunities abound both inside and outside the Service.  The Service's National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) is a leader in providing a wide range of training and education services to Service employees and the entire natural resource management community.

The Service's Career Development Program allows employees to work with their supervisors to identify opportunities for capitalizing on their talents and developing new skills so they are prepared to make greater contributions, both in their current and future positions.

The Service's policy is to assist all employees to develop to their full potential,
consistent with the needs of the Service and their personal career goals!