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Sep 16

Conservation Employee Training 2024

The Conservation Employee Training (CET) is a state-wide workshop that provides conservation professionals with in-depth training on technical, administrative and educational aspects related to agriculture best management practices, community conservation, district law, district operations and environmental education.

Registration tickets include Tuesday's breakfast, Tuesday's lunch, Wednesday's lunch, and Wednesday's dinner. Plus, breaks during the meeting. New Employee Orientation on Sept. 16 is an additional cost but includes lunch.

$0.00 - $225.00

Paying by check? Please make payable to NCASWCD with Memo: CET24-Attendee Name(s)

Mailing Address: PO BOX 27943 Raleigh, NC 27611

Book your hotel!


Thank you so much for you interest in attending the CET! Our room block at the Double Tree Atlantic Beach is full. We have an overflow block at the beautiful Hotel Alice, which is walking distance from the hotel. Attendees staying at Hotel Alice will also have the ability to park at the DoubleTree during the day for the CET.


To book your stay, please call the hotel at (252) 247-5118 and press 0 to speak to the front desk. Tell them your dates and that you are in the Soil & Water Training 2024 block. 


Hotel Alice at Atlantic Beach | BEST HOTEL in Pine Knoll Shores, NC (hotelalicenc.com)


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Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

2717 West Fort Macon Road,

Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

+1 252-240-1155


Hotel Alice

118 Salter Path Road,

Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

+1 252-247-5118

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is Sold Out.

We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlantic Beach Oceanfront for September 15, 2024 through September 19, 2024. Booking your room is simple, just select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate. Please note that Monday, Sept. 16 will consist of New Employee Orientation during the day and the Commission and DEA Board Meeting on Monday evening. As of right now, rooms are only available for Monday-Wednesday. If you are attending New Employee Orientation and need a room for Sunday night, please email [email protected] for options.



We're looking forward to seeing you in September! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!


Book Now!


If anyone wishes to call into the front desk to make a reservation, they can provide the code (CDT-90U) to book. 


Book by August 22, 2024.

Interested in presenting at CET?

Yes? Please fill out the presenter form. The North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation Training Program is dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals and spread the word about conservation in North Carolina.

Click the photo for a first glance at the highlighted events at CET!


We will be offering a variety of learning opportunities, through presentations, panels, keynote speakers and networking for district staff to learning new ideas and concepts while also connecting with their collogues.


Presentations will be broken down by various career pathways which may include technical development, managerial responsibilities, educational programing, and administrative responsibilities.


All CET events will start between 8 and 9 am daily. Extra cost's not included in registration are new employee orientation on Monday, Sept. 16 and the NC Conservation District Employee Cookout on Tuesday night on Sept. 17.

Conservation Employee Training Event Partnership

Interested in in becoming an event partner or sponsoring an event? Contact Brandy Myers at [email protected].

For questions, contact Brandy Myers, Division Training Program Coordinator ([email protected] & 919-707-3785).