Most staff who choose a career in youth development enter the field because they have a passion and interest in supporting youth. They don't usually begin by hoping to supervise adults, manage budgets or conduct evaluations.
This training explores youth work management and leadership. It provides internal professional development strategies targeted to youth work practice.
Who should attend
Managers, supervisors and volunteer coordinators who work with youth.
You will
- Develop and assess your own supervision styles.
- Develop a peer network and a sense of intentionality about your work.
- Practice reflective learning techniques with other youth workers.
- Recognize research trends in youth work practice: professionalization, practice dilemmas, and core competencies.
What you’ll have when you walk away
- Practical tools to engage your staff and a new leadership approach to youth work.
- An understanding of three key concepts:
- Leadership can happen at all levels.
- Internal staff development can be a powerful tool.
- The field of youth work is professionalizing.
- An understanding of the important role youth work managers play within programs and the youth work field.
Available by contract
- $750 for 3 hours or less
- $1500 for 4-6 hours
Contact: youthdev@umn.edu or 612-624-1999
"I am a new leader in the youth work field and definitely need practical experience in a learning environment to practice my skills. I also need support. I got both of those things from this workshop."
"Fantastic opportunity to reflect on the different facets of my work. Great experiences to give us very applicable technique and practices."
"It allowed me to build on my strength, think more logically about problem solving and how I can be a better leader."
"This training was fantastic and the resources provided were extremely relevant to my supervisory needs."
"I really enjoyed the group discussions because it reinforced the truth that there is not just one answer/solution."