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Open Stand Alone 90 Minute Virtual  Umatter Suicide Prevention and Awareness 

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Open Stand Alone 90 Minute Virtual  Umatter Suicide Prevention and Awareness 

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Open to All Community Members

10:00 to 11:30 AM

2nd Wednesday of each month through the 2023-2024 School Year

Registrations open June 1, 2023, on our training page

Umatter Awareness and Skills Training aims to enhance knowledge, comfort, and skills to identify those at risk for suicide in your organization or community and resources to get help.

Participants learn basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, risk factors and warning signs, protective factors, considerations for populations at risk, examples of what to say and do, and local and national resources for help. Participants use behavioral practice techniques to apply a three-step process for talking with someone who presents a suicide risk. The training includes a discussion of best practices for suicide prevention in your organization or community setting.

Objectives:

Know the basic information about suicide

Identify protective factors, risk factors, and warning signs

Learn the 3-step intervention process and practice it

Increase confidence and competence to respond

Understand your role in suicide prevention either in your school, organization, or community

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Annual Interagency Core Transition Team Event

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Annual Interagency Core Transition Team Event

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The SurveyMonkey link below is to provide organizers with feedback around potential workshops to support this year’s event—Interagency Innovation. Please respond to the survey by May 24th.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5RP2ZCR

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The Richard Kemp Center expands programs and services that support Black Vermonters’ wellness, preserve their culture, support their youth and advance racial equity and justice. It is located in Burlington.

More info: https://richardkempcenter.org/

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Understanding & Building Youth Resilience

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Understanding & Building Youth Resilience

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JUNE 15 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FREE

If you are unable to attend, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time.

This workshop will begin with a brief introduction to trauma/trauma responsive care. During the majority of the presentation we will focus on defining resilience, understanding the current trends and statistics, and how do we build/increase resilience in children and youth. The presentation will also cover care of self for the adults who care for or work with youth.

Presenter:
– Kheya Ganguly, M.A., Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development at the Vermont Department Of Mental Health.

More info:

https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/event/register-for-understanding-and-building-youth-resilience-2/

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Register for: Understanding and Building Youth Resilience - Vermont Family Network

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Register here for “Understanding and Building Youth Resilience.” If you are unable to attend, you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording of the workshop […]

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VT Statehouse 2023 Inclusion Week Exhibition

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VT Statehouse 2023 Inclusion Week Exhibition

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Youth Thrive is both a research-informed Framework on youth well-being and an action-oriented Initiative, based on the framework, that is designed to better support healthy development and promote well-being for youth with partners across the country.

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IDEAS & RESOURCES
Below you will find a link to ideas and resources (including sample press releases, proclamations, newsletter inserts, and ribbons) for celebrating Thank A Youth Worker Day:
https://www.acycp.org/ideas-resources

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How to Build Peer Support Ecosystems: Peer Services Offered in Communities Make a Difference in People's Lives

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How to Build Peer Support Ecosystems: Peer Services Offered in Communities Make a Difference in People's Lives

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Date & Time
May 10, 2023 01:30 PM

Description
Cherene Caraco, CEO of Promise Resource Network (PRN) in North Carolina, and Vesper Moore, COO of Kiva Centers in Massachusetts, will present on the services their organizations offer to support peers, including those with serious mental illness, in living full lives in the community. Learn about peer-run respites, warmlines, recovery education, wellness centers, trauma-informed peer support, supported employment, housing support, and other innovations in peer-run services. Cherene and Vesper will share how these peer-run services support people in recovering from crisis and in healing from trauma. Learn how these services can serve as an alternative to hospitalization and divert individuals from more expensive and restrictive interventions.

More info: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvde2pqzMsHdMrBhmf-f8OlrRhtQsOmEf-#/registration

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How to Build Peer Support Ecosystems: Peer Services Offered in Communities Make a Difference in People's Lives. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Cherene Caraco, CEO of Promise Resource Network (PRN) in North Carolina, and Vesper Moore, COO of Kiva Centers in Massachusetts, will present on the services their organizations offer to support peers, including those with serious mental illness, in living full lives in the community.

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2023-2024 Umatter Awareness Monthly Trainings

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2023-2024 Umatter Awareness Monthly Trainings

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Open Stand Alone 90 Minute Virtual  Umatter Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Open to All Community Members

10:00 to 11:30 AM

2nd Wednesday of each month through the 2023-2024 School Year

Registrations open June 1, 2023, on our training page

Umatter Awareness and Skills Training aims to enhance knowledge, comfort, and skills to identify those at risk for suicide in your organization or community and resources to get help.

Participants learn basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, risk factors and warning signs, protective factors, considerations for populations at risk, examples of what to say and do, and local and national resources for help. Participants use behavioral practice techniques to apply a three-step process for talking with someone who presents a suicide risk. The training includes a discussion of best practices for suicide prevention in your organization or community setting.

Objectives:

Know the basic information about suicide

Identify protective factors, risk factors, and warning signs

Learn the 3-step intervention process and practice it

Increase confidence and competence to respond

Understand your role in suicide prevention either in your school, organization, or community

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Outright: Friendly Local Friday Night Groups

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Outright: Friendly Local Friday Night Groups

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Friday Night Group (FNG) is a great way for you(th) to find your people!

It’s a social and support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth ages 13-19. Thanks to community partners and/or your local pizza place, dinner is provided at in-person Friday Night Groups. At Friday Night Groups this spring and summer, we’re going to enjoy some crafts, gardening, a movie night, and more!

No matter where you are, you should have the opportunity to be among friends - and to be seen and celebrated for being your amazing self! Find your nearest FNG:

Middlebury on the first Friday of each month from 6:30-8pm at The Teen Center

Montpelier on the second Friday of each month from 6:30-8pm at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier

Morrisville on the third Friday of each month from 6:30-8pm at the Clarina Howard Nichols Center

Burlington every Friday from 6:30-8pm at Outright’s youth space

Too far? FNG will come to you! Join us on Zoom every Friday from 6:30-8pm - get the links to virtual programs here!

More info: https://www.outrightvt.org/home/fng/

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Become a facilitator of the Vermont Network’s ASKABLE ADULT WORKSHOP

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Become a facilitator of the Vermont Network’s ASKABLE ADULT WORKSHOP

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Children and youth want informed, approachable adults who they can turn to for help navigating day-to-day stress and challenges.  This two-session training of trainers is for adults and youth who want to help adults become more “askable” and supportive for the children and youth in their lives.

An effective facilitator is a youth or adult who can hold space for adults to reflect and learn, and who can model the skills adult participants will be cultivating – building strong, trusting and affirming relationships, communicating more effectively, strengthening connections, and being a resource for the young people in their lives.  Facilitators don’t have to be experts, just people who are committed to helping adults do better at supporting youth.

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Askable Adult Curriculum Training of Trainers – Vermont Network

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YDP: Turning Dreams into Plans Conference

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YDP: Turning Dreams into Plans Conference

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When: Wednesday, April 26th, 9-3
Where: U32 High School, East Montpelier, VT
Who should attend?
The Youth Development Program (YDP) is a statewide initiative that employs case managers at different subcontracting agencies. Case managers partner with youth ages 14-23 who are currently in/have previously been in foster care to help them set goals, explore interests and make connections and transition to adulthood. YDP also offers leadership opportunities such as our Youth Advisory Board, panels and this conference.

Any young person who is or has been connected to the Youth Development Program is welcome to attend! Of course we invite any adult supporters, friends, or family to accompany the youth in their lives to this event.

We’re excited to offer a day full of fun, interactive, and informational activities that will help attendees  make connections and build skills in many areas of their lives.  This includes engaging workshops, powerful presentations, and an overall great day to learn about resources, meet new people, connect with old friends, and celebrate the amazing youth in our state.

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VT Works for Women: Trailblazers in S. Burlington

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VT Works for Women: Trailblazers in S. Burlington

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Trailblazers is our free seven-week training program in construction and renewable energy skills for women and gender-expansive individuals ages 16+. The program provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for participants to build skills, gain confidence, and explore fields that tend to be male-dominated.

The program is free and no prior experience is necessary – Apply today!

The class will be held Monday and Thursday evenings and all day Saturday at the Carpenters Local Union shop in South Burlington, Vermont. Throughout the program, participants get hands-on experience participating in an office renovation project at VWW and a paid onsite work experience with a local employer.

To learn more, register for one of our info sessions on either April 11 or May 24 at 6:30 PM on Zoom.

More info: https://vtworksforwomen.org/event/trailblazers-in-south-burlington/

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June 5 - July 20, 2023

Trailblazers is our free seven-week training program in construction and renewable energy skills for women and gender-expansive individuals ages 16+. The program provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for participants to build skills, gain confidence, and explore fields that tend to be male-dominated.

The program is free and no prior experience is necessary - Apply today!

The class will be held Monday and Thursday evenings and all day Saturday at the Carpenters Local Union shop in South Burlington, Vermont. Throughout the program, participants get hands-on experience participating in an office renovation project at VWW and a paid onsite work experience with a local employer.

To learn more, register for one of our info sessions on either April 11 or May 24 at 6:30 PM on Zoom.

Questions? Email Missy at mmackin@vtworksforwomen.org

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June 5 - July 20, 2023 Trailblazers is our free seven-week training program in construction and renewable energy skills for women and gender-expansive individuals ages 16+. The program provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for participants to build skills, gain confidence, and explore fields that tend to be male-dominated.

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Early College Opportunities at the Community College of Vermont

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Early College Opportunities at the Community College of Vermont

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Join CCV staff for one of two virtual information sessions to learn more about the amazing opportunities for early college students at CCV.

Audience: High school students, parents, school counselors

Topics: Applying to the Early College Program at CCV; applying for financial aid for the early college year; pursuing a certificate during the early college year through the Early College Certificate program; and, continuing at CCV to earn a FREE associate degree through the McClure Free Degree Promise program.

More info: https://admissions.ccv.edu/portal/ECopportunities

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Early College Opportunities at the Community College of Vermont

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Join CCV staff for one of two virtual information sessions to learn more about the amazing opportunities for early college students at CCV.

Audience: High school students, parents, school counselors

Topics: Applying to the Early College Program at CCV; applying for financial aid for the early college year; pursuing a certificate during the early college year through the Early College Certificate program; and, continuing at CCV to earn a FREE associate degree through the McClure Free Degree Promise program.

To learn more about CCV's programs for middle and high school students, visit gotocollegevt.org

Choose a session below and complete the form to register. Once you have registered, an email with an Access link to the webinar will be sent to you.

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Early College Opportunities at the Community College of Vermont

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Join CCV staff for one of two virtual information sessions to learn more about the amazing opportunities for early college students at CCV.

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May 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Youth 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 mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. This training includes 2 hours of required pre-work and 5 hours of instructor-led content.

More info: https://vermontafterschool.org/calendar/training-youth-mental-health-first-aid/

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Training - Youth Mental Health First Aid - Vermont Afterschool

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May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Youth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This 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 leave with a better understanding of what programming that encourages youth voice looks like and how they can best promote it every day.

More info: https://vermontafterschool.org/calendar/workshop-creating-a-culture-of-youth-voice/

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Youth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This 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 leave with a better understanding of what programming that encourages youth voice looks like and how they can best promote it every day.

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Workshop - Creating a Culture of Youth Voice - Vermont Afterschool

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Youth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This 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.

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How Do I Talk to Youth About LGBTQIA+ Topics?

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How Do I Talk to Youth About LGBTQIA+ Topics?

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May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Participants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids’ questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love of diversity. Amber will discuss the significance of accepting and affirming our kids’ LGBTQIA+ identity.

This FREE Field Forum qualifies for 1 hour of professional development.

Presenter: Amber Leventry

More info: https://vermontafterschool.org/calendar/field-forum-how-do-i-talk-to-youth-about-lgbtqia-topics/

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Participants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids' questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love of diversity. Amber will discuss the significance of accepting and affirming our kids' LGBTQIA+ identity.
This FREE Field Forum qualifies for 1 hour of professional development.
Presenter: Amber Leventry

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Participants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids' questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love of diversity.

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May 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Physical and emotional safety are the foundation from which all human development unfolds. Trauma is the absence of this safety: a child’s experience of pervasive stress, fear, and/or harm. Childhood trauma invariably disrupts a child’s development, including their ability to regulate emotions, connect to others, and learn. At the heart of recover from trauma is a caring relationship with an adult who provides moment by moment connection and support.

Participants will be able to explain what trauma is and how it impairs children’s development, and provide the connection and support that enables recovery.

This FREE Field Forum qualifies for 1.5 hours of professional development.

Presenter: Beth Martell

More info: https://vermontafterschool.org/calendar/field-forum-understanding-trauma-and-recovery/

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Understanding Trauma and Recovery Field Forum - May 4

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Register today for this FREE professional development field forum. Participants will learn how to explain what trauma is and how it impairs children’s development, and provide the connection and support that enables recovery.

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When: Thursday, May 25th, 8 am - 4 pm
Where: Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont

Join us for a day long gathering of the Vermont Network Community to ask the question: What is Restoration for individuals, communities and movements?

More info: https://www.vtnetwork.org/vt-network-conference/

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Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL2xZoNGzhHSwSeEd2yuw1YM-sTMs3Z5FTyFDD0Dq8SZs1tw/viewform

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March 2023 Strengthening Families: Parents' Experiences at the Front End of the Child Welfare System

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March 2023 Strengthening Families: Parents' Experiences at the Front End of the Child Welfare System

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Using a participatory action research approach, three foundations (Annie E. Casey, Stand Together, and Aviv Foundation) supported a project to engage with parents as planners, recruiters, and interviewers to reach out to 100 parents across the country who have experienced an initial visit from their local child welfare system. Ten parents interviewed 100 parents to help better understand their experiences at the front end of the system. The goal was to better understand how the system works and its impact; the project included outreach to other audiences including youth, child welfare workers, judges, and attorneys for parents.

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March 2023 Strengthening Families: Parents' Experiences at the Front End of the Child Welfare System

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Everyday Actions: Youth Workers Helping Young People to Thrive

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Everyday Actions: Youth Workers Helping Young People to Thrive

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What is the Everyday Actions Resource?

Tool for youth workers that brings into practice the Youth Thrive Protective and Promotive Factors and focuses on thriving

Brings together concrete approaches of practice principles, ideas, and opportunities for youth workers to create a relationship with young people

Promotes authentic youth engagement, collaboration, youth agency, and success

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The LGBTQIA+ Health Summit is a place to get together to explore, query, and celebrate the Health & Wellness needs, projects, and strategies of our communities in an environment that is dedicated to and focused on our community and our collective LGBTQIA+ lived experiences. We will provide opportunities to bridge LGBTQIA+ people, faemily, and caregivers to direct service and care providers in hopes of better meeting the holistic needs of our communities.

More info: https://www.pridecentervt.org/summit/

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At any point in the year, afterschool program directors, site directors, or other authorized individuals charged with securing professional development trainings can request to schedule a specific VTA workshop.

Check out VTA's offerings here!
https://vermontafterschool.org/workshops/

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Current Workshop Offerings

Below is a list of all of the professional development workshops that can be requested by programs. Some workshops can be provided in a virtual format. Click on the name of any workshop to generate a one-page information sheet that can be printed or downloaded as a PDF. Use the Search icon in the upper right corner to narrow down the list, if necessary.

How to Schedule a Workshop

Afterschool program directors, site directors, or other authorized individuals charged with securing professional development trainings can request to schedule a specific training at their program. Trainings can be requested at any point in the year and efforts will be made to fill the request in a timely manner. For best results, please request a training at least four weeks in advance.

Professional Development Workshop Costs

The cost of trainings is typically $100/hour (minimum 2 hours per training) though pricing may vary according to training length and partnership agreement.

Licensed school-age programs are eligible for a cost reduction of 50% (limited reduced funding is available per year).

Additional training costs (such as food, space, consumable materials, and promotion except where noted on training MOU) are the responsibility of the host organization.

Mileage reimbursement for trainers traveling more than 20 miles is covered at the federal reimbursement rate and is the responsibility of the host organization (except where noted on training MOU).

The host sponsor and organization are responsible for registration of participants (minimum 8) and securing a site for the training.

Requesting a Workshop

Select your top preference from our trainings (above) and complete this intake form, or contact Becky Wilcke ( becky@nullvermontafterschool.org or 802-448-3464) with the following information:

Host organization

Host contact name

Address, phone, and email

Preferred training title

Second choice training title

Preferred date, time, and location of training

Second choice for date, time and location

We will receive your request, contact the trainer to secure the date and time for the training, and confirm the trainer with the host agency within two weeks of the request. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be sent to the host and trainer to confirm training details. An agreement between the host and trainer on mileage and expenses must be completed prior to both parties signing and returning the MOU to Vermont Afterschool.

Payment

Host organization will be invoiced by Vermont Afterschool for their portion of the training within 30 days of the training date.

*Trainings are subject to change based on new offerings and trainer availability. These trainings are funded in part by the State of Vermont's Child Development Division and Agency of Education.

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Vermont Afterschool and Community College of Vermont (CCV) have developed the "Afterschool and Youth Work Certificate" as a way to help youth work professionals advance in their careers. It can be completed fully online for a total of 24 credits. Two of those courses are offered for FREE!

Click here to learn more, and email Tricia with any questions.

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We want to hear from you and learn more about the “Youth Fields” workforce. These are people like summer camp counselors, sports coaches, music teachers, and afterschool program staff; anyone who works with youth in any capacity outside of the regular school day.

https://survey.impaqint.com/S2/s

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Apply here>> https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fJrM4x7gr06nZJT_EPuCcIUmPBfI9WxJvNVJN2MWeHJUQktIMkNKMExXVVZROEo2TjQ2MUtaSEU1Vy4u&wdLOR=cC5F2CACF-2C37-4F1C-A287-0F6E73D5788C

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Soteria: The Power of Human Connection—Learning from Pathways Vermont's Soteria House

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Soteria: The Power of Human Connection—Learning from Pathways Vermont's Soteria House

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Participants will explore:

Methods of reducing the impact of power dynamics in relationships

Effective engagement with extreme states

Communicating with people who are communicating differently

Maintaining boundaries that allow shared experience and connection

How to harness the power of lived experience

Collaborative engagement

Restoring dignity to crisis

Two trainings available:
Wednesday, April 5th, 9am-12pm ET

Wednesday, May 3rd, 1pm-4pm ET

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Vermont Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Stakeholder Survey

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Vermont Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Stakeholder Survey

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​The purpose of this survey is to help suicide prevention advocates and leaders in Vermont understand the ways that individuals, programs and organizations (stakeholders) are involved with different aspects of suicide prevention and identify gaps and needs in Vermont.

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Vermont Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Stakeholder Survey - Organizations (2023)

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Thank you for participating in the Vermont Comprehensive Suicide Prevention (CSP) Stakeholder Survey. This survey is designed to help suicide prevention advocates and leaders in Vermont understand the ways that different people and organizations are involved with suicide prevention, and to understand gaps and needs. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.

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Culture, Communication, Connection: Developing Truly Accessible Services for ASL & Multilingual Families

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Culture, Communication, Connection: Developing Truly Accessible Services for ASL & Multilingual Families

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Click here for more info
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Jump On Board For Success (JOBS): Supported Employment for Youth Workshop

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Jump On Board For Success (JOBS): Supported Employment for Youth Workshop

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In this workshop, presenters will share information about the Jump On Board for Success - JOBS Program and the statewide partnership which provides supported employment for youth, ages 16-22, who have been identified as experiencing mental health challenges and have significant barriers to employment in adulthood. This presentation will be geared towards parents and families to increase awareness and understanding of the JOBS Programs.

Presenters:
• Kara Haynes, LICSW – HireAbility Transition Program Associate Manager
• Laura Flint, MSW – VT Dept. of Mental Health Senior Evidence-Based Practices Evaluator and Supported Employment Services
• Tara Howe, CRC – HireAbility Transition Program Manager

More info and registration HERE

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BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) Co-Reflections

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BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) Co-Reflections

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Vermont's Peer Workforce Development Initiative has implemented statewide virtual BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) Co-Reflections for BIPOC individuals who identify as peers or work in mental health and human services. We're holding the co-reflections on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm EST.

The next co-reflection is TODAY,  Wednesday, October 20th at 3:00pm. Folks can access the call-in information by registering here or by emailing training@pathwaysvermont.org.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Peer Statewide Co-Reflections. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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This virtual co-reflection is a space for people to come together to reflect on the development of peer support relationships. This co-reflection space is for BIPOC individuals that identify as peers & or work in mental health & human services in Vermont.

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Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Overview Training (virtual)

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Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Overview Training (virtual)

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Facilitator: J Helms

Tuesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 21st, 1:00pm - 5:00pm each day

Register here.

The IPS Overview Training will provide an 8 hour introduction to the innovative IPS framework based on Shery Mead’s book, Intentional Peer Support: An Alternative Approach. The IPS Overview Training is for anyone interested in learning more about the IPS approach, which has been widely used as a foundation training for people working in both traditional and alternative mental health settings. Participants will learn about the three principles and four tasks of IPS, and briefly experience it in action.

This training is free of charge to participants and sponsored by Vermont's Peer Workforce Development Initiative.

Please email training@pathwaysvermont.org with any comments or questions.

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2021-22 VT Afterschool Professional Development Catalogue

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2021-22 VT Afterschool Professional Development Catalogue

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Interagency Core Team Event Registration Flyer 2021

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Intentional Peer Support Core Training (Virtual)

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Intentional Peer Support Core Training (Virtual)

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Intentional Peer Support is a way of thinking about and inviting transformative relationships. Practitioners learn to use relationships to see things from new angles, develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns, and support and challenge each other in trying new things.

This training is generously sponsored by the Peer Workforce Development Initiative - there is only a $100 fee per participant for IPS Core Materials. Please include an address for shipping when you register. We will contact you about payment for the materials once you've registered for the training.

Training Schedule:

Sept 20-24, 12:30-4:30pm (with short breaks)

Sept 27-Oct 1, 12:30-4:30pm (with short breaks)

Registration and more info here!

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Youth Sexual Health Resources: A Training for Youth-Serving Professionals

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Youth Sexual Health Resources: A Training for Youth-Serving Professionals

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The Youth Sexual Health Resource Binder was created by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and is a comprehensive resource for youth-serving professionals designed to guide them through supportive, non-judgmental, and productive conversations with young people about sexual and reproductive health topics and concerns.

The binder was designed to be a quick and accessible resource for adults and young people to look at together when the need arises. Most of the pages are colorful, easy to read, and designed for a younger audience, but there is no reason adults can’t enjoy and learn from them too. No background in sex education is required!

Click here for more info and to register!

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The Vermont Network invites you to their virtual conference sessions!

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The Vermont Network invites you to their virtual conference sessions!

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Session 1: Creating Organizations That Reflect our Values

How can we create organizational practices that reflect our expressed values? How can staff, organizational leaders and funders support organizations to this end?  Join our panelists to explore leading, funding and supporting organizations in ways that move toward the collective liberation we seek.

Session 2: What is Accountability?

What is accountability, and how is this understanding changing in our movement?  What does accountability a really mean for survivors, people who have caused harm, communities, systems and movements?  Join our panel of activists, leaders and survivors as they consider this question with us.

Session 3: Criminal Justice Reform and the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence: What’s the Call for Change?

The mainstream movement to end gender based violence has worked for decades alongside the criminal legal system. The disproportionate impacts of this system have created a reckoning and calls for change.  What is being asked of the movement to end gender based violence, and how will we answer the call?

Session 4: Innovative Practices Toward Liberation

Join in as our panelists share their experiences in working to uproot violence and oppression in their communities.  They will share stories of successes and challenges engaging innovative approaches to serving survivors and communities most impacted by violence.

Details:

September 10 – October 1st, 2021

Fridays

10 AM – 12 PM EST

Zoom

For more information and to register, click here!

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VCPI Annual Conference (via Zoom) Grow Your Impact in Mental Health!

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VCPI Annual Conference (via Zoom) Grow Your Impact in Mental Health!

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8:30am: Morning Mindfulness Practice (Natanya Vanderlaan/Whole Heart)
9:00am: Opening Remarks
9:30am: “Perspectives on the Pandemic & Impacts on Mental Health”
(Commissioner Mark Levine, MD)
10:30am: Stretch Break
10:45am: Morning Concurrent Sessions
- “Exploring Culinary Medicine” (Deb Kennedy, PhD)
- “Managing Compassion Fatigue” (COVID Support VT)
- “Does Your Website Spark Joy?” (Max Burns, MLIS)
11:45am: Lunch Break & Virtual Co-Op Networking
12:30pm: "Stigma is Harming Patients with Substance Use Disorders: Actionable Steps to Improve Care" (Richard Bottner, DHA, PA-C)
1:30pm: Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
- “Healthcare Integration: Learning from Children & Families”
(Tom Delaney, PhD & Juli Krulewitz, PhD)
- “Birding, Nature & Mental Well-being” (Bridget Butler, the Bird Diva)
- “Narrative Outreach” communications workshop (Alex Lehning, MA)
2:30pm: Stretch Break
2:45pm: VCPI Annual Meeting (new projects, reports, elections & awards)
3:30pm: Gentle Yoga (Amy Mincher, MA)

Registration is open. We understand your screen time is valuable - please join us and drop-in as your schedule allows.

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Date:  September 9, 2021
Time:  8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Highlights from the 2021 Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium.

Updates on suicide prevention work from our partners at DMH and VDH.

Presentation on lethal means reduction from information gleaned from the 2021 American Association of Suicidality symposium.

Updates on the Zero Suicide 2020-21 evaluation work completed by CHL/VTSPC.

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Year One Lessons as a Youth Mental Health Non-Profit Leader at The Jed Foundation

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Year One Lessons as a Youth Mental Health Non-Profit Leader at The Jed Foundation

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Henry Zhu will share some key insights from his first year working at The Jed Foundation (JED), a national mental health non-profit focused on protecting the emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults. He will highlight ways in which his perspective as a recent college graduate has advanced JED's mission and impact, several youth-focused initiatives that he has contributed to or led within JED, and offer practical recommendations for those hoping to contribute to youth-focused mental health programming, support, and/or advocacy efforts. He will also introduce a project he will initiate focused on peer mentorship for Asian-American, male-identifying teens and young adults.

FREE
Thursday, September 16th from 4:30 to 6pm Eastern.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/769140686283821068

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Umatter for Schools: Virtual Youth Suicide Prevention Training

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Umatter for Schools: Virtual Youth Suicide Prevention Training

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Interagency Core Team Collaboration Event

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Interagency Core Team Collaboration Event

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