Trainings

In this workshop you will learn how to work in partnership with young people to harness the power of storytelling in order to support youth-led campaigns and bring positive change … Continued

Dismantling racism requires that we center the youth voices and the lived experiences of those who have been most marginalized through providing opportunities to lead and be heard. This workshop … Continued

It takes teamwork to make real community change! Shared roles, expectations, and agreements help build and maintain healthy and productive teams. Learn the key processes and structures that help groups … Continued

In this training participants will learn strategies for communicating with decision-makers and raising policy maker awareness of the issues most important to communities and youth. Effectively partnering with elected officials … Continued

 In this training participants will explore the power of relationship building, community engagement for creating change; including strategies such as one-on-one conversations for building trust and relationships and mobilization tools … Continued

In this training you will learn various strategies and tactics to support programs and campaigns, as well as learning the process of action planning. You will do this by:

In this training you will learn about institutional and public policy and gain an understanding of the ways policy impacts our lives and communities. Participants will also develop skills in … Continued

In this training you will learn how to craft messages that support your community work and a variety of media advocacy approaches and social media strategies to help advance a … Continued

In this training you will learn the environmental prevention framework and strategies that work to change settings, conditions, and messages that both directly and indirectly influence the behaviors of individuals … Continued

In this interactive training, you will learn about various youth-led research projects, the steps of action research and research methodologies and how community assessments can be used to frame issues … Continued

Ensure all voices are heard in your group. Learn how to lead productive meetings and encourage teamwork through gaining vital listening skills, tools for fruitful group dialogue, encouraging participation and … Continued

Gain the skills and tools needed to skillfully express yourself before diverse audiences. Through hands-on activities, you will learn the skills and qualities of an effective speaker and explore tools … Continued

Through YLI’s exclusive True Colors Leadership assessment, you will discover your unique leadership style and develop a deeper understanding of your personal strengths and areas for growth. You will also … Continued

Youth are the leaders of today! Young people bring perspectives and experiences that are vital to social change and need the support and partnership of adult allies to fully realize … Continued

In this workshop participants will learn best practices around measuring youth engagement and youth development in programs. In this workshop participants will:

This training focuses on youth engagement and amplification on decision making bodies. From board of directors, city commission to advocacy councils this training will help adult allies to initially set … Continued

This training will dive into best practices on how to support and work with LGBTQ and gender nonconforming youth. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the basic concepts … Continued

The CMCA model — which focuses on the environments that encourage risky behavior — emphasizes authentic youth-adult partnerships, and sets the stage for a cascade of positive community-wide outcomes that … Continued

This workshop introduces the concept of philanthropy. It helps participants understand what philanthropy means and how young people are currently engaged in different forms of philanthropy. Participants will explore the … Continued

This workshop explores racial and social justice concepts as they relate to youth development. This includes equity, access, diversity, dismantling systems of oppression, and transformative justice. You will learn how … Continued

CliftonStrengths has become a popular tool for conducting team building around the globe.  The training seminar assists individuals and teams understand, apply, and integrate their strengths into their respective roles. … Continued

This training explores historical and current  examples of local and national youth-led movements, how change was achieved, and provides opportunities for participants to share personal experiences and examples.

Learn about the power of youth leadership and advocacy through historic and local stories. Explore and learn the qualities and skills of a leader, including active listening, group decision-making and … Continued

In this fun and interactive session participants will explore strategies and actions for fostering more meaningful youth engagement based on their respective roles in the group or community. Participants will … Continued

In this fun and interactive training participants will learn how to create space for active and authentic youth voice. Participants will explore strategies for designing and facilitating youth-friendly meetings and … Continued

In this fun and  interactive training participants will learn the framework of positive youth development. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of both the philosophy and practice of … Continued