Tue, September 29, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Decoding Afterschool: Navigating Your First Years (Virtual)

New to the afterschool world? Welcome to the club. If you’re in your first or second year of youth development, this training is your ultimate cheat code. We’re breaking down what it really means to be a professional in this field and the massive role you play in your community. You’ll explore how to navigate your daily responsibilities with confidence, set your own professional boundaries and standards and unlock resources to help you grow. Leave with a clear game plan to thrive in your role and make a real difference from day one.

Training Objectives   

Participants will:

  1. Gain an understanding of the OST profession.
  2. Identify benefits to young people through participation in OST programs.
  3. Understand how to maintain ethically sound conduct in the OST field.
  4. Develop individual, personal, or professional development goals.

Upon successful completion of this training / series (see requirements below), the participant can earn up to 2 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.