During this foundational course, you will learn how to engage and support young people in your life and involve the family and community members of the youth connected to your work as a youth development professional.
Everyone’s an Asset Builder (Part I)
Developmental assets are prevention-focused and associated with all Reimagine Youth Development Services. These include improving academic performance, life skills education, recreation, sports, cultural/artistic activities, positive adult role models, service learning, and STEM Learning. The first day of the two-day training introduces the Developmental Assets® framework and the powerful role of individual asset builders in the lives of youth.
This two-day workshop will help participants:
- Identify the characteristics of effective asset builders and their own personal strengths and challenges
- Understand “circles of influence” and identify those circles in which there is potential for asset building
- Make and share a personal commitment to asset-building action
Sharing the Asset Message (Part II)
The second day of the training will prepare community members and groups to deliver various asset-building messages to multiple audiences. This workshop will help participants:
- Discuss how the assets relate to other positive youth development efforts
- Develop engaging presentation strategies to meet the unique needs of any audience
- Download free curriculum materials to use in their program presentations
* Note: This is a two-day training; to receive credit, participants must attend both days of the training.