FREE TRAINING from the YOUTH LIFE FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE

This selection of FREE trainings from the Youth Life Foundation is incredible - see which ones might interest you and your colleagues!

Benefits of Tracking Participant Outcomes
Date: May 28, 2009
Time 10:00-12:00
Facilitator: Yolanda Shields & Lindsay Daly
Location: United Way Metropolitan Nashville
PLEASE RSVP @ Training@yllc.org
(615) 333-7672
DURING THE SESSION PARTICPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
1. Outcomes-based evaluation is a systematic way to measure a program’s results.
2. Participants attending this workshop will learn:
3. Strategies for tracking student outcomes
4. How outcomes impact funding
5. How to determine results achieved by participants
6. How Outcomes achieved by program(s) impact training Needs
7. The impact of Organization-wide reporting
Who should attend: Afterschool programs, Church Staff/Youth Directors, Community based Organizations, Youth Development and Social Service Organizations.

Reaching Youth in the School and Community Edutainment
DATE: June 11, 2009
TIME: 10:00-12:00
LOCATION: United Way Metropolitan Nashville
Facilitator: Scott Chevalier
Are they listening? Do they understand? How do I connect with my students? Is it making a difference? If you have ever asked these questions about your program or event while working with students, this seminar will provide you the tools to answer them...During this session you will learn:
1. Understanding your target audience
2. Creative vs. Critical thinking
3. Needs oriented approach to your audience
4. How to measure effectiveness?
5. The art of storytelling and beginning with the end in mind.
PLEASE RSVP @ Training@yllc.org
(615) 333-7672

Leading with a Purpose in Mind
DATE: June 18, 2009 –
TIME: 10:00-12:00
LOCATION: United Way Metropolitan Nashville
Facilitators: Lee Feliciano & Brian Church
PLEASE RSVP @ Training@yllc.org
(615) 333-7672

Beginning Grant Writing
DATE: August 25, 2009 –
TIME: 10:00-12:00
LOCATION: Youth Life Foundation of Tennessee
Facilitator: Yolanda Shields
PLEASE RSVP @ Training@yllc.org
(615) 333-7672

Benefits of Collaboration – Partnering Across Sectors
DATE: September 10, 2009
TIME: 10:00-12:00
LOCATION: Youth Life Foundation of Tennessee
Facilitator: Yolanda Shields
PLEASE RSVP @ Training@yllc.org
(615) 333-7672

40 Developmental Asset Training - The Hidden Treasures of Assets
DATE: August 20, 2009
TIME: 10:00-12:00
LOCATION: 1000 Church Street YMCA Youth Development Center – (Downtown YMCA)
Facilitators: Susan Ragsdale & Ann Saylor
Come learn about Search Institute’s 40 developmental assets in a fun way as we play the Hidden Treasures of Assets board game. See why teachers, parents and youth serving agencies are excited about these key factors that positively impact our youth! Improved grades, appreciating diversity, delaying gratification and maintaining good health are just a few of the results of this holistic approach to education and youth development. But that’s the research – rediscover and explore assets you had as a youngster and discover a new tool you can use with your teen groups. (Game is adaptable for grades 3-12.)
PLEASE RSVP @ Training@yllc.org
(615) 333-7672