The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) will be hosting classes for those interested in becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador August – November. Classes will be held at the 11/30 Franklin County Visitors Center in downtown Chambersburg on August 24th, October 5th, and November 30th. Registration begins at 8:45am with a class start time of 9am. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) training is a nationwide training certification that helps build community pride and helps communities to understand the value of their destination by providing information about history, culture, art, recreation, and the outdoors. The program’s goal is to bring consistency, positivity, and local pride to the people visitors meet in the community. The program is a good way to expand awareness of community, quality of life, and tourism assets.
CTA training is open to everyone, so whether you’re a student, young professional, hospitality employee, history enthusiast, retiree or simply enjoy being involved and in-the-know, CTA offers a variety of ways to be involved.
Being a CTA builds the confidence to go above and beyond with the visitor experience. Plus, it provides a way to network, support community pride, stay in-the-know on local happenings, gain knowledge of local history and culture, and develop leadership qualities.
Still curious about CTA and not sure if you want to commit to a class? Then check out an upcoming CTA event!
Monterey Pass Tour & More on July 30, 2026
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-battle-of-monterey-pass-tour-more-tickets-1986920772517
Enoch History Meet Up on August 18, 2026
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enoch-brown-history-meet-up-tickets-1986926097444
Both events are open to the public and are free to attend! Meet up with Certified Tourism Ambassadors to learn about their experience with the program while learning more about local history.
For more information on the Certified Tourism Ambassador program and to register for an upcoming class visit: https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/cta/
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