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SUMMARY:Supervising Youth Training
DESCRIPTION:January 13th and January 15th\, 2026 \n10 AM – 1 PM \nTraining Location:  \nOnline via Zoom \nTraining Fee: $300 per person \nThis two-session\, 6-hour virtual training will provide adults who supervise youth with best practices for finding the right balance between helping youth gain developmental outcomes while also meeting job expectations. Participants will learn about building developmental outcomes for youth\, the four leadership styles of supervision and how to use both frameworks to help youth employees thrive. \nWe’re excited to share that this training is now eligible for full reimbursement through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express Program. If your organization is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit with fewer than 100 employees\, it may qualify!\nPlease click here to view the infographic outlining next steps for reimbursement.\nTo see a PDF version of the training flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN!\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  We limit 3 people per organization. Thank you for your understanding. 
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-youth-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20250828T191659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T155344Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Development 101
DESCRIPTION:November 13th\, 2025 \n10 AM – 2:30 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources in Action \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $250 per person \nThis 4.5-hour training provides participants with grounding in the Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach\, including a focus on building positive developmental outcomes for youth.  Participants will gain common language and frameworks for discussing youth development including positive youth outcomes\, developmental outcomes\, and increasing youth participation in their programs. \nTo see a PDF version of the training flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN!\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  We limit 3 people per organization. Thank you for your understanding. 
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-development-101-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20250821T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T150228Z
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Engagement
DESCRIPTION:October 16th\, 2025 \n10 AM – 1 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources in Action \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $200 per person \nThis 3-hour training explores strategies to foster meaningful engagement of parents and caregivers in out-of-school time (OST) programs. Grounded in a youth development framework\, participants will learn how to apply a strength-based approach to relationship-building with parents and caregivers. This training will also provide practical strategies for cultivating trust and collaboration with parents and caregivers over time. \nWe’re excited to share that this training is now eligible for full reimbursement through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express Program. If your organization is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit with fewer than 100 employees\, it may qualify!\nPlease click here to view the infographic outlining next steps for reimbursement.\nTo see a PDF version of the training flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN!\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  We limit 3 people per organization. Thank you for your understanding. 
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/parent-caregiver-engagement/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20250430T141042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T184717Z
UID:10000162-1755475200-1755907199@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Worker Certificate Training
DESCRIPTION:August 18th – August 22nd\, 2025 \n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources in Action \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $925 per person \nWe’re excited to share that this training is now eligible for full reimbursement through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express Program. If your organization is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit with fewer than 100 employees\, it may qualify! If your organization does not qualify for reimbursement\, a discounted rate is available.\nPlease click here to view the infographic outlining next steps for reimbursement.\n\nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is positive youth development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering an in-person intensive Youth Worker Certificate Training. This 32-hour training provides youth workers with the tools and knowledge to better support the young people they serve. Participants will dive into key topics such as positive youth outcomes\, trauma-informed practices\, collective resilience\, increasing youth participation and engagement\, and other critical issues impacting youth work. \n\nTo see a PDF version of the training flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN!\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  We limit 3 people per organization. Thank you for your understanding. 
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/082025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250325T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20241218T202415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185754Z
UID:10000159-1742895000-1742911200@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Worker Certificate Training
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, every Tuesday  \nMarch 25th – May 20th\, 2025 \n*No training April 22nd\, 2025 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources in Action \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $750 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is positive youth development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering an in-person comprehensive Youth Worker Certificate Training. This eight-session\, 32-hour training is based on the nationally recognized advancing youth development curriculum. This training provides participants with grounding in the positive youth development approach. Participants are introduced to shared frameworks for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about positive youth outcomes\, healthy relationships and boundaries\, cultural responsiveness\, trauma informed practices\, collective resilience\, and other critical issues. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN 
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-worker-certificate-training-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20241218T202440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T202440Z
UID:10000160-1739268000-1739278800@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Building Belonging Spaces for Youth: Unpacking our Biases and Re-examining our Program Practices
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 11th\, 2025- Wednesday\, February 12th\, 2025 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location: \nOnline via Zoom \nTraining Fee: $200 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nThe training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to recognize their own biases\, what their biases are rooted in\, and how they can overcome them. On a larger scale\, we will discuss how unpacking our biases and being culturally inclusive can promote a culture of equity. We will then look at our own program practices to see where and how we can be more inclusive. When we begin to disrupt the systems that have continued to perpetuate inequities\, we are able to promote more just strategies in our work. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/building-belonging-spaces-for-youth-unpacking-our-biases-and-re-examining-our-program-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240226T195313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T154132Z
UID:10000153-1730194200-1730210400@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing Training
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday\, October 29th\, 2024 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location: \nHealth Resources In Action \n2 Boylston Street   \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $250 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering an in-person Motivational Interviewing training\, This one-day\, 4.5-hour training will explore Motivational Interviewing as a strategy for working with young people.  In this training\, we have adapted this counseling style for youth work practitioners working in youth programs. This training is a very hands-on approach to supporting youth\, specifically in examining risky or problematic behaviors.  Participants will take away tools and activities to use with the young people that they work with.  \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/motivational-interviewing-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240723T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T170003Z
UID:10000158-1727170200-1727190000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 24th\, 2024 \n9:30 AM – 3:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources In Action \n2 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $275 per person \n\nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering this session of Youth Development 101\, a one-day\, 5-hour exploration of youth development principles and practices. Participants will learn how to build positive youth outcomes and Developmental Outcomes (DO’s) into their programming.  This training will also provide participants with an opportunity to explore youth participation and name strategies to build Youth Participation (YP) in their programs. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-development-101-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240226T214431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T132024Z
UID:10000154-1715851800-1715868000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care and Self-Care for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Thursday May 16th\, 2024 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location: \nRoxbury Tenants of Harvard \n835 Huntington Avenue \nBoston\, MA 02115 \nTraining Fee: $225 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are in-person Trauma Informed Care and Self Care for Youth Training\, This one-day\, four and half-hour training  will help participants understand the elements of a trauma informed approach and how to apply the principles of trauma informed care to their work. It will teach participants to recognize the body’s stress responses and the effects of primary and secondary trauma on young people and staff. The training will focus on how to support young people to thrive by building on strengths and protective factors while fostering collective resilience. The training will help advance youth wellness by exploring self-care strategies and centering relationships and collective care as vehicles to healing.  \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/trauma-informed-care-and-self-care-for-youth/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240501T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240226T195154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T161752Z
UID:10000152-1714555800-1714572000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Supervising Across Difference Training Day 1
DESCRIPTION: Wednesday May 1st\, 2024 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location: \nRoxbury Tenants of Harvard \n835 Huntington Avenue \nBoston\, MA 02115 \nTraining Fee: $325 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are in-person Supervising Across Difference training\, This 2-day\, nine-hour training will offer core supervision principles to support supervisors and managers of all levels to be equipped with the tools to supervise across difference (age\, race\, ability\, class\, education\, etc.). This includes key roles and responsibilities of a supervisor\, a framework for situational supervision\, tools for managing conflict\, and communication skills. Lastly\,  participants will explore their own aspects of identity\, how it relates to power and privilege\, and will apply these insights to supervision tools like active listening\, power-sharing and decision making.  \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-across-difference-training-day-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240226T193701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T174314Z
UID:10000151-1713864600-1713882600@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Worker Certificate Training
DESCRIPTION:Weekly every Tuesday  \nApril 23rd -June 11th 2024 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources In Action \n2 Boylston street\, 4th Floor \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $750 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering a in-person comprehensive Youth Worker Certificate Training\, This eight-session\, 32-hour training is based on the nationally recognized Advancing Youth Development curriculum. This training provides participants with grounding in the Positive Youth Development Approach. Participants are introduced to an appropriate common language for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about positive youth outcomes\, healthy relationships and boundaries\, cultural responsiveness\, trauma informed practices\, collective resilience\, and other critical issues. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-worker-certificate-training-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240212T011908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T154025Z
UID:10000150-1711015200-1711029600@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Facilitation and Group Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 21st\, 2024 \n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nRoxbury Tenants of Harvard \n835 Huntington Avenue \nBoston\, MA 02115 \nTraining Fee: $225 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering a in-person Facilitation and Group Management training\, This 4-hour training will provide participants with the critical elements for a successful training and workshop\, and will offer tools and skills for positive behavior management. By centering strong  management skills in this conversation\, participants will improve techniques for addressing challenging situations and review the elements of and create an engaging workshop agenda.   \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/facilitation-and-group-management-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240129T221426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T221426Z
UID:10000149-1709200800-1709211600@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Building Belonging Spaces Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 29th\, 2024 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $200 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering a virtual Building Belonging Spaces training\, This 2-day\, six-hour training will focus on exploring the concept of cultural humility\, and how our values and experiences play a big role in how we operate in programs.  By centering positive youth development in this conversation\, the trainers will help participants along their ever-evolving journey of cultural humility and creating and cultivating spaces that are open and inclusive for young people to feel safe. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/building-belonging-spaces-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240228T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20240129T221349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T221349Z
UID:10000148-1709114400-1709125200@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Building Belonging Spaces Day 1
DESCRIPTION: Wednesday February 28th\, 2024 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $200 per person \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering a virtual Building Belonging Spaces training\, This 2-day\, six-hour training will focus on exploring the concept of cultural humility\, and how our values and experiences play a big role in how we operate in programs.  By centering positive youth development in this conversation\, the trainers will help participants along their ever-evolving journey of cultural humility and creating and cultivating spaces that are open and inclusive for young people to feel safe. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/building-belonging-spaces-day-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20231211T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T181441Z
UID:10000146-1706781600-1706792400@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Supervising Youth Training Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 1st\, 2024 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $200 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis. Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering a virtual Supervising Youth training\, This 2-day\, six-hour training will focus on supervision and program management in youth work.  It addresses the roles and responsibilities of supervisors\, communication\, work relationships\, program management and the specific supervision of youth workers within a youth development framework.   \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-youth-training-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20231211T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T181411Z
UID:10000147-1706608800-1706619600@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Supervising Youth Training Day 1
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday January 30th\, 2024 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $200 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \n\nPlease Note: Registration is on a first come\, first served basis.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering a  virtual Supervising Youth training\, This 2-day\, six-hour training will focus on supervision and program management in youth work.  It addresses the roles and responsibilities of supervisors\, communication\, work relationships\, program management and the specific supervision of youth workers within a youth development framework.   \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-youth-training-day-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20231031T185103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T183028Z
UID:10000145-1701252000-1701262800@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development 101 Day Two
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday November 29th\, 2023 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nAsian Community Development Corporation \n38 Oak Street\, Boston\, MA 02111 \nTraining Fee: $250 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: This training will be held in person\, and we are following local\, state\, and federal health guidelines in relation to COVID-19.  You can review our COVID-19 Safety Policy here.\n\n  \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering this session of Youth Development 101\, a two-day\, three-hour per day exploration of youth development principles and practices. Participants will learn an appropriate common language for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about positive youth outcomes\, developmental outcomes\, and resiliency. \n  \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-development-101-day-two-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20231031T185032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T183004Z
UID:10000144-1701165600-1701176400@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development 101 Day One
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 28th\, 2023 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nAsian Community Development Corporation \n38 Oak Street\, Boston\, MA 02111 \nTraining Fee: $250 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: This training will be held in person\, and we are following local\, state\, and federal health guidelines in relation to COVID-19.  You can review our COVID-19 Safety Policy here.\n\n  \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development. We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth. With that in mind\, we are offering this session of Youth Development 101\, a two-day\, three-hour per day exploration of youth development principles and practices. Participants will learn an appropriate common language for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about positive youth outcomes\, developmental outcomes\, and resiliency. \n  \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-development-101-day-one/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230301T183924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T170253Z
UID:10000143-1686744000-1686749400@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:BEST Lunch and Learn: Youth and the Internet
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 14th\, 2023 \n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET \nOnline Offering \nTraining Fee: $25 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \n  \nYoung people are more connected than ever\, thanks to the internet\, social media\, and a device at everyone’s fingertips. As youth workers\, we can support young people to gain critical thinking skills to challenge some of the online messages they are bombarded with. Come to this Lunch and Learn to engage with other youth workers in discussions that touch on the effects (positive and negative) of hyper-connectedness for the young people in your program. As well as how programs can leverage the online presence of their young people to support genuine connection and mental wellness. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\n  \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/best-lunch-and-learn-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230606T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230301T183315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T164954Z
UID:10000142-1686043800-1686060000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Facilitation and Group Management 101
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday June 6th\, 2023 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources in Action  \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $215 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: This training will be held in person\, and we are following local\, state\, and federal health guidelines in relation to COVID-19.  You can review our COVID-19 Safety Policy here.\nThere are limited spots in this training\, we kindly ask that you limit registration to 1-2 people per organization. \n\n  \nThis 4-hr training will encourage participants to explore the critical elements of a successful training and workshop. Participants will explore tools and tips for positive behavior management\, including guidance on crafting an engaging workshop agenda. \n  \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/facilitation-and-group-management-101-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230301T174907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T141830Z
UID:10000139-1684402200-1684418400@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Healing Centered Approaches to Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:May 18th\, 2023 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nTraining Location:  \nHealth Resources in Action  \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $150 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: This training will be held in person\, and we are following local\, state\, and federal health guidelines in relation to COVID-19.  You can review our COVID-19 Safety Policy here.\nThere are limited spots in this training\, we kindly ask that you limit registration to 1-2 people per organization. \nThis interactive four-hour training will present a healing centered approach to youth development. It will focus on how to recognize primary and secondary trauma\, not only in young people but in the youth workers who support them. Participants will learn about Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) six guiding principles of a trauma informed approach in order to embed the corresponding healing-centered practices in their programs. This training will build skills by including activities and role plays where participants will be able to reflect on and share strategies for supporting healing and building resiliency in young people.\n  \nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN. PLEASE REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/healing-centered-approaches-to-youth-development/
LOCATION:Health Resources in Action\, 2 Boylston Street\, 4th floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02116
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230301T181737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T133533Z
UID:10000141-1683201600-1683207000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:BEST Lunch and Learn: Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Youth in Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs
DESCRIPTION:Thursday May 4th\, 2023 \n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET \nOnline Offering \nTraining Fee: $75 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \n  \nThis Lunch and Learn will provide an opportunity for participants to explore best practices and identify strategies to barriers for recruiting and retaining youth in your OST programs. Come to this Lunch and Learn to engage with other youth workers in discussions on the different roles we can take in recruitment and retention\, share what has worked (and what hasn’t)\, and brainstorm ways to increase the level of youth participation and power in programming. \n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\n  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/best-lunch-and-learn-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230301T175611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T173839Z
UID:10000140-1681806600-1682098200@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Worker Certificate Training
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday April 18th through April 21th\, 2023 \n8:30 AM – 5:30 PM each day \nIn-person Training:  \nHealth Resources in Action  \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $550 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: This training will be held in person\, and we are following local\, state\, and federal health guidelines in relation to COVID-19.  You can review our COVID-19 Safety Policy here.\nThere are limited spots in this training\, we kindly ask that you limit registration to 1-2 people per organization \n  \nThis four-day\, 32-hour training is based on the nationally recognized Advancing Youth\nDevelopment curriculum. This training provides participants with a grounding in the\nPositive Youth Development Approach. Participants are introduced to an appropriate\ncommon language for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about\npositive youth outcomes\, healthy relationships and boundaries\, resiliency and other critical issues.\n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-worker-certificate-training/
LOCATION:Health Resources in Action\, 2 Boylston Street\, 4th floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02116
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230124T162219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T171856Z
UID:10000138-1678356000-1678366800@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Supervising Across Difference Day Three
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 9th\, 2023 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $300 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: We are capping this training at 35 people\, and ask that you please send NO MORE THAN THREE staff per organization to this training.\n\nThis 9-hour training over three separate sessions will offer core supervision principles to new managers who manage youth programs. The training will include an overview of the youth development approach\, key roles and responsibilities of a supervisor\, a framework for situational leadership\, tools for managing conflict\, and communication skills. In addition\, the training will support supervisors and managers of all levels to supervise across difference. We will lead with an exploration of supervising across race\, but other differences such as ability\, age\, class\, education may be explored as well. Participants will explore their own aspects of identity\, how they relate to power and privilege\, and will apply these insights to supervision tools like active listening and power-sharing. We will also discuss how racism and other “isms” get in the way of being supportive and effective supervisors. Case studies will be used to explore common challenges faced in supervising across difference. \n\n\nTraining Objectives:\n\nParticipants will be able to:\n\nIdentify appropriate supervisory approaches for different leadership situations\nExamine their personal power style and appreciate how power impacts supervision\nExplore their own identities and how it impacts the supervisee’s’ identity and supervisory relationship\nGain tools for shared power\nBuild skills to address difficult supervision situations\n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\n\nThis training is full\, please email best@hria.org to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-across-difference-day-three/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230124T162059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T222041Z
UID:10000137-1677751200-1677762000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Supervising Across Difference Day Two
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 2nd\, 2023 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $300 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: We are capping this training at 35 people\, and ask that you please send NO MORE THAN THREE staff per organization to this training.\n\nThis 9-hour training over three separate sessions will offer core supervision principles to new managers who manage youth programs. The training will include an overview of the youth development approach\, key roles and responsibilities of a supervisor\, a framework for situational leadership\, tools for managing conflict\, and communication skills. In addition\, the training will support supervisors and managers of all levels to supervise across difference. We will lead with an exploration of supervising across race\, but other differences such as ability\, age\, class\, education may be explored as well. Participants will explore their own aspects of identity\, how they relate to power and privilege\, and will apply these insights to supervision tools like active listening and power-sharing. We will also discuss how racism and other “isms” get in the way of being supportive and effective supervisors. Case studies will be used to explore common challenges faced in supervising across difference. \n\n\nTraining Objectives:\n\nParticipants will be able to:\n\nIdentify appropriate supervisory approaches for different leadership situations\nExamine their personal power style and appreciate how power impacts supervision\nExplore their own identities and how it impacts the supervisee’s’ identity and supervisory relationship\nGain tools for shared power\nBuild skills to address difficult supervision situations\n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\n\nThis training is full. Please email best@hria.org to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-across-difference-day-two/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20230124T155405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T181009Z
UID:10000136-1677146400-1677157200@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Supervising Across Difference
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 23rd\, 2023 \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $300 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: We are capping this training at 35 people\, and ask that you please send NO MORE THAN THREE staff per organization to this training.\n\nThis 9-hour training over three separate sessions will offer core supervision principles to new managers who manage youth programs. The training will include an overview of the youth development approach\, key roles and responsibilities of a supervisor\, a framework for situational leadership\, tools for managing conflict\, and communication skills. In addition\, the training will support supervisors and managers of all levels to supervise across difference. We will lead with an exploration of supervising across race\, but other differences such as ability\, age\, class\, education may be explored as well. Participants will explore their own aspects of identity\, how they relate to power and privilege\, and will apply these insights to supervision tools like active listening and power-sharing. We will also discuss how racism and other “isms” get in the way of being supportive and effective supervisors. Case studies will be used to explore common challenges faced in supervising across difference. \n\n\nTraining Objectives:\n\nParticipants will be able to:\n\nIdentify appropriate supervisory approaches for different leadership situations\nExamine their personal power style and appreciate how power impacts supervision\nExplore their own identities and how it impacts the supervisee’s’ identity and supervisory relationship\nGain tools for shared power\nBuild skills to address difficult supervision situations\n\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\n\nThis training is full. Please email best@hria.org to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/supervising-across-difference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20220929T183118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T175333Z
UID:10000135-1668504600-1668520800@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Facilitation and Group Management 101
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 15th\, 2022 \n9:30 AM – 2:00 PM ET \nIn-person Training:  \nHealth Resources in Action  \n2 Boylston Street\, 4th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02116 \nTraining Fee: $150 per person \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease note: This training will be held in person\, and we are following local\, state\, and federal health guidelines in relation to COVID-19.  You can review our COVID-19 Safety Policy here.\nThis in-person training will provide participants with the critical elements for a successful training and workshop\, will offer tools and skills for positive behavior management\, and will provide guidance on crafting an engaging workshop agenda.\n\nTraining Objectives:\n\nParticipants will be able to:\n• Identify appropriate strategies to promote positive behavior\n• Articulate strategies for creating a positive learning environment\n• Improve techniques for addressing difficult workshop situations/participants\n• Review the elements of and create an engaging workshop agenda\nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\n*YOU MUST FILL OUT THE MICROSOFT FORMS COVID-19 CONSENT POLICY FIRST. THEN\, AFTER SUBMITTING THAT FORM\, YOU WILL RECIEVE A LINK TO A CONSTANT CONTACT REGISTRATION PAGE (IT WILL SHOW UP ON THE “THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS SURVEY” PAGE). IN ORDER TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION\, PLEASE FILL OUT THAT CONSTANT CONTACT PAGE.*\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/facilitation-and-group-management-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20220927T181858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T150828Z
UID:10000134-1666776600-1666787400@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development 101 (Day Two)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday October 25th & Wednesday October 26th\, 2022 \n9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET each day \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $150* \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease Note: We are capping this training at 35 people on a first come\, first served basis.  We ask that each organization send NO MORE THAN THREE staff members to this training.  Thank you for your understanding.\nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development.  We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth.  With that in mind\, we are offering this session of Youth Development 101\, a two-day\, six-hour exploration of youth development principles and practices.  Participants will learn an appropriate common language for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about positive youth outcomes\, developmental outcomes and resiliency. \nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-development-101-day-two/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20220927T181722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T150811Z
UID:10000133-1666690200-1666701000@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Youth Development 101 (October 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday October 25th & Wednesday October 26th\, 2022 \n9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET each day \nOnline Training \nTraining Fee: $150* \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease Note: We are capping this training at 35 people on a first come\, first served basis.  We ask that each organization send NO MORE THAN THREE staff members to this training.  Thank you for your understanding. \nA core value of our work at the BEST Initiative is Positive Youth Development.  We believe in the voices and power of young people\, and train youth workers to support their youth in all areas of their growth.  With that in mind\, we are offering this session of Youth Development 101\, a two-day\, six-hour exploration of youth development principles and practices.  Participants will learn an appropriate common language for discussing youth development\, and will explore information about positive youth outcomes\, developmental outcomes and resiliency. \nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/youth-development-101-october-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194812
CREATED:20220531T140821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T152425Z
UID:10000132-1656579600-1656604800@youthworkcentral.org
SUMMARY:Restorative Justice for Youth Programs 2022 (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 29th & Thursday June 30th\, 2022 \n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT both days \nLocation: Health Resources in Action (2 Boylston St\, 4th Floor\, Boston MA\, 02116) \nTraining Fee: $200pp* \n*We do not offer scholarships for our trainings\, but do offer discounts on a case-by-case basis.  If this fee presents a challenge\, please email us at best@hria.org. \nPlease Note: We will be holding this training in person and capping our group at 15 people on a first come\, first served basis. We ask each organization to send only one staff member to this training. Thank you for your understanding.\nYou will be asked to consent to our COVID-19 Policy before registering. Please review that here.\nIn this 2-day in-person training\, participants will learn about the philosophy\, pillars and practices of Restorative Justice in the context of youth organizations. Through principles and best practices\, participants will leave with an understanding of how to adopt Restorative Justice as both a preventative and responsive practice in their organization. Come prepared to engage and participate! \nTrainer Bio: Valleria Miranda-Ferrick is a Restorative Justice practitioner\, educator and trainer. She started her journey into this work in 2012 when she first learned about Peacemaking Circles and its healing power. Since 2012\, Valleria has worked with over 10 Boston Public Schools as a partner in bringing Circles as a transformative and healing practice to youth and staff in the school system. Valleria has also conducted trainings with dozens of institutions and school districts across the United States to introduce Restorative Justice as a framework and practice to end the school to prison pipeline and address racial disparities in school discipline. Valleria currently works for two Boston Public Schools in transforming the institutions to be a more inclusive and equitable environment for all community members. Valleria is also the Founder and Executive Director of Unity Circles\, a nonprofit that trains youth to be change agents in their communities. In her personal and professional work\, Valleria is committed to supporting community members and institutions in creating equitable and supportive spaces for youth to grow and thrive. \nTo view a PDF version of the flyer\, please click here.\nREGISTRATION IS FULL. PLEASE EMAIL BEST@HRIA.ORG TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST.
URL:https://youthworkcentral.org/event/restorative-justice-for-youth-programs-2022-day-2/
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