Staff/Youth Training

It is unanimous among youth service operators that traditional methods and strategies of serving at-risk youth are not delivering adequate results. A fundamental shift in the way that programs provide youth workforce/ development services is required to remain competitive and efficient in today’s youth services industry. 

As it stands, part of the problem stems from organizations’ inability to depart from a program model that has been in place since 1978, employing program strategies inconsistent with the changing nature of our youth population. It goes without saying that what worked in 1978 will not necessarily work in 2008. The dynamics of youth thinking and culture are undeniably different, and require that methodology bend and services be made relevant to this growing demographic. To answer this call, EDSC is proud to announce the Youth Engagement Training Series. Though the model is designed to accomplish the same goals as a traditional youth development program, the “Youth Engagement” model focuses on imparting services through an entirely new approach. This approach is based on a culturally responsive, student centered model.

Staff Half Day or One Day Programs

1. NEW: Successful Summer Jobs Program
2. Youth Engagement 101
3. Beyond Incentives
4. Power Recruitment
5. Radical Results through Youth Involvement
6. Youth Engagement through Youth Popular Culture
7. The Power of Peer Influence
8. Keeping Youth Connected
9. Labor Market Connections for Youth
10. Youth Cultural Competence (YCC)
11. Job Creation for Youth

Staff Two Day Programs

1. YCC Two-Day Youth Cultural Competence (YCC) Institute
2. Effective Youth Engagement

Youth One Day Programs

1. MAKiN’ iT Day
2. FEO Years (Four Hours)

Youth Two Day Programs

Peer Support Worker Training

EDSC will provide training for youth enrolled in workforce/educational programs and schools. The training will be designed to help youth focus on principles they will need to take a leadership role in ensuring that their Youth/Workforce Development System truly meets young people “where they are.” The training will utilize the principles of YCC to encourage youth leaders to take an active role in developing the program. Training content will focus on the development of YCC “Peer Support Workers”- a group of youth that will focus on improving the YCC of workforce and educational efforts in the following areas: Philosophy, Recruitment, Environment, Management, Leadership, Engagement, Curriculum and Outcomes.

Train your staff and youth today!

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To find out about availability & pricing please call 301-216-2566 or email us.