Workshops
Technical assistance and capacity building
Our trainings build the skills of youth program staff at all levels.
Program Quality Assessment (PQA)
PQA is how we measure youth program performance. It is required of City-funded youth programs. Our trainings prepare you to assess your own program.
Learning cohorts
Emerging leaders retreat
Emerging leaders retreat
Develop leadership skills in a support group of other nonprofit leaders.
4 online sessions and 2 in-person overnight retreats.
Apply to the emerging leaders retreat cohort
Application due September 27
Direct service new hires
Direct service new hires
Learn the basics of youth development.
2 online sessions and 2 in-person sessions.
Apply to the direct service new hire cohort
Application due September 13
LGBTQ+ youth allyship
LGBTQ+ youth allyship
Develop allyship skills with LGBTQ+ youth. Increase feelings of belonging and safety for LGTBQ+ staff and program participants.
3 in-person sessions.
Apply to the LGBTQ+ youth allyship cohort
Application due September 13
Healing centered engagement certification
Healing centered engagement certification
Learn how to address trauma by using healing centered practices.
3 online sessions.
Apply to the healing centered engagement certification
Application due September 13.
Cohorts are application-based classes that take place over multiple sessions. Submit an application to join a cohort.
Other professional development opportunities
Programming support
About
Professional development is part of our City's investment in youth programs. It improves program quality leading to better outcomes for participants. We offer trainings for front-line staff, program administrators, and nonprofit executives at all levels of experience.
Check this page for:
- Workshops
- Learning cohorts
- Conferences
Reach out to ta@dcyf.org for support.