Tue, September 08, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Connecting the DOTS: The Welcoming Workplace – VIRTUAL

Please note: Only directors, managers and those who are tasked with providing coaching support/observations to frontline practitioners should register for this management level training.

One idea, one hour. Learn key skills and practical principles in 60 minutes. Connecting the DOTS (Directors Only Training Space) provides targeted training and support to new and seasoned directors and assistant directors in the out-of-school time (OST) field. These quarterly sessions will help you strengthen best practices for quality programming, staff development and personal leadership growth in your OST program.

This training is designed to help you build a more welcoming, connected, and productive workplace. This session will provide you with practical strategies to enhance your onboarding and reintegration processes for both new and returning team members. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll explore the power of community-building and team-building techniques in creating a positive work culture. By the end of this training, you’ll walk away with a toolbox of ready-to-use, easy-to-implement activities that will help foster connection, belonging, and collaboration within your team.

Training Objectives

Participants will:

Develop strategies to create a welcoming environment within the workplace.