Aquatic science and fisheries degree granting institutions prepare graduates for science, policy, management, and Extension positions across the nation. Increasingly, new graduates are asked to translate their research for diverse audiences but often have received little preparation about outreach, engagement, or science communications during their graduate education. We describe two professional development programs designed to prepare future professionals to integrate technical and scientific expertise with the professional skills necessary for effective public engagement. Both programs addressed competencies in community partnerships, engagement with diverse stakeholders, facilitative leadership, collaboration techniques, communication skills, and career pathway exploration. Evaluation revealed an increase in Self‐reported awareness and competencies, career interests in outreach, Extension, engagement, and communications alongside research interests, and intention to list the programs on their résumé/curriculum vitae. Enhancing skills in public engagement benefits society and scientists by preparing them for the range of roles and people they will interact with throughout their career.

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中长期参与计划，以培养未来的渔业管理专业人员的技能

水生科学和渔业学位授予机构为毕业生准备在全国的科学，政策，管理和推广职位。越来越多的新毕业生被要求为不同的受众翻译他们的研究成果，但在他们的研究生教育期间，他们通常很少获得有关推广，参与或科学交流的准备。我们介绍了两个专业发展计划，旨在为未来的专业人员提供培训，使其将技术和科学专长与有效公众参与所必需的专业技能相结合。这两个方案都解决了社区伙伴关系中的能力，与不同利益相关者的参与，促进性领导，协作技巧，沟通技巧以及职业发展道路的问题。评估显示出自我报告的意识和能力，与推广兴趣，扩展，参与和沟通相关的职业兴趣以及研究兴趣的增加，并打算将计划列入简历或简历。增强公众参与技能，使他们为在整个职业生涯中将与之互动的角色和人员做好准备，从而使社会和科学家受益。