9:00 am - 10:30 am
Over the last 5 years, Prime Time has helped the JASE program become a successful afterschool program in Martin County. We are thankful for the variety of trainings offered, yearly actions plans and multiple site visits.
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VIRTUAL: Expanding your Potential in the Youth Development Field
Do you work for a Palm Beach County afterschool program and are you curious about furthering your training and education in the youth development field? Do you want to learn more about scholarships and incentives to continue your educational development and grow your career in the out-of-school time field?
This session will walk you through the educational pathways available through Palm Beach State College (PBSC) and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) where you can receive certificates, credentials, and degrees that are specific to afterschool and youth development. Additionally, Prime Time’s scholarship and ACHIEVE Out-of-School Time Incentive Award programs will be reviewed to highlight supports available to out-of-school time practitioners.
* Only staff who are employed by a Palm Beach County afterschool program may attend this training.
Training Objectives:
Participants will:
- Describe the Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry and its benefits.
- Explain the opportunities available through Prime Time to gain youth development training and education.
- Identify the financial incentives available through Prime Time’s training and incentives programs.
Core Competencies Addressed
Core Knowledge Area – Professional Development and Leadership: Entry Level and Level 1
7.C: Engage in Continuous Learning and Improvement Through Involvement in Professional Development, Advocacy and Leadership Opportunities.
C2 – Seek knowledge to improve practice
C1 – Demonstrate an awareness of the types of professional resources available
Primary QIS Scales Addressed
Organizational Logistics:
VII-H.: Staff education and field specific training meet county standards.