With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. Training courses provide overviews of the various functions within GAF and follow a robust and interactive curriculum that will further develop competencies such as problem-solving/critical thinking, technical skills, product/process knowledge and leadership capability.