Training (1 of 2) – Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can be... Read more »
Training – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice
Virtual TrainingYouth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This FREE virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be. It will also show you how you can infuse it into every aspect of your program and every level of your organization. Participants will... Read more »
Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid USA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a... Read more »
Training (2 of 2) – Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can be... Read more »
FIELD FORUM – STARS Informational Session
Please join the STARS administrators from the Child Development Division as they discuss the new STARS system that is currently in its pilot year. Learn about the new system and about new quality elements: Adult Child Interactions, Family and Youth Engagement, and Responsive Practices. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn... Read more »
Training (1 of 5) – Helping Them to Lead the Way
Do you want to support a group of youth to create change in their lives? Helping Them to Lead the Way is a five-part workshop series on the knowledge-base and skill sets for raising up youth voices and supporting them to create the change they see is needed in their lives, schools, and/or communities. From... Read more »
Vermont Afterschool Annual Conference
An opportunity for hundreds of out-of-school time directors, staff, educators, and partners to come together to Stay tuned to our conference page for registration information for our 2023 conference.
Veteran’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces.
Diwali
Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light.
Boot Camp Basics Training – Basic Specialized Care
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »