Workshops

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Technical assistance and capacity building

Our trainings build the skills of youth program staff at all levels.
 

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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.
 

Sign up for a PQA training

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.

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.