Advancing Youth Development — April Training

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission is offering a 28-hour training on Advancing Youth Development that provides an in-depth look and review of critical areas for those working in the youth development field.

  • Session 1: Introduction to the Youth Development Approach
  • Session 2: Developmental Youth Outcomes: The Bottom Line of Youth Workers
  • Session 3: Cultural Assumptions and Stereotypes About Young People: From Adultism to Caring Adults
  • Session 4: Strategies of Youth Participation
  • Session 5: Opportunities and Supports for Youth Development: Identifying Best Program Practices
  • Session 6: Core Competencies of Youth Workers
  • Session 7: Review, Teach Backs, and Celebration

Dates: April 4, 9, 11, 16, 23, 25, & 30

Time: 9:00- 12:00 p.m.

Location: Jacksonville Children’s Commission

Register here. For further information contact: Frances Calvy at (904) 630- 7265 or fcalvy@coj.net. Note: You are automatically registered for all sessions when you register for the April 4th training