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More than 150 sponsors each year recognize the value of our dynamic educators, up-to-date curriculum materials, numerous recertification opportunities and our full service approach to helping them run high quality training programs. Over 30,000 WMI alumni are providing emergency medical care across the wilds of the world. Who do you need to train?

When you sponsor a WMI of NOLS course you are sponsoring with a full-service organization. Our full-time staff strives to support your course and give you and your students the best experience possible.

What will WMI do for me as a sponsor?

WMI provides:

  • A nationally recognized certification that's easy to recertify year-round throughout the United States and keeps students coming back.
  • A full-time, centralized programming team and administrative staff dedicated to serving you and ensuring that courses run smoothly.
  • Two fully qualified professional instructors that have been selected through an extensive instructor-training program.
  • All student materials and supplies including all textbooks.
  • All gear and equipment.
  • Advertising at no additional charge through:
    • The WMI of NOLS website. Updated daily.
    • 4-color flyers personalized with your course specific information
    • News releases for distribution in your area
    • Presence at multiple national conferences.
    • Student registration support through a sample student information package for incoming students.
    • A sponsor checklist.

What will WMI expect of me?

  • To advertise your course. Using advertising mediums that might include direct mail to your mail list, flyers, radio, newspaper and television ads. We will provide you with an original flyer that you may copy and distribute in your area. We can also provide you with artwork for ads on request.
  • A per student fee specific to course type.
  • As a sponsor you are responsible for collecting student registrations. If you are unable to do this or do not want to, WMI will provide this service for an additional fee ($20/student). Student minimums are 15; student maximums are 30 participants. Financial incentives available for successful enrollments.
  • Provide pre-course information for enrolled students and WMI Staff. We will provide you with a template of the letter to use.
  • The travel, meals and lodging for two staff from the evening before the course starts until the morning after the course ends.
  • To arrange for an indoor classroom (~ 30’ X 40’) that is large enough for 30 students. Optimal classroom sites will also have access to outside practice areas.

Contact WMI for more information regarding sponsoring a WMI course: Contact Form or call us: (307) 332-7800.

Who sponsors WMI courses?

Some Of WMI’s Sponsors:

Adventures Cross Country
Alaska Mountaineering School
Anchorage Mountain Rescue Group
Bend Park and Recreation District
Colorado College
Crossing Latitudes
CSU Outdoor Adventure Program
High Mountain Institute
Humboldt State University
Idaho State University
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
John Brown University
Lewis & Clark College
Mesa State College Outdoor Program
Minnesota State University- Mankato
Mt. Hood Community College
National Marine Fisheries
Olympic Park Institute
Raytheon Polar Services Company
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center
Santa Fe Community College
Sierra Mountain Center
Texas River Expeditions
University of California Santa Cruz
University of Colorado – Boulder
US Air Force
US Navy
Western Pennsylvania Field Institute
Whitman College
Yellowstone Association Institute
Yosemite Institute
 

Contact WMI for more information regarding sponsoring a WMI course: Contact Form or call us: (307) 332-7800.
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