Training Opportunities

Prime Time Palm Beach County offers engaging, practical professional development for out-of-school time professionals at every stage of their career. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced leader, you'll find trainings, coaching, career advising, scholarships, and continuing education opportunities designed to help you grow and create meaningful experiences for youth.

Here’s how we support your journey:

  • Free, High-Quality Trainings: Hands-on workshops designed for every role—from frontline staff to program directors. (All trainings are 100% voluntary!)
  • Career Advising: Personalized guidance to help you navigate courses, certificates, and degree pathways at Palm Beach State College.
  • Scholarships & Cash Incentives: Get funded and get rewarded as you learn, grow, and level up.

Ready to make an even bigger impact? Explore our upcoming trainings below and step into your potential!

The mission of Prime Time’s Professional Development Department is to develop and deliver the highest quality continuing education professional development trainings to out-of-school time staff. All trainings offered by Prime Time Palm Beach County are completely voluntary.

Virtual Trainings offer Zoom translated captions that enable users to have the speech in a meeting or webinar automatically translated in real-time to captions in another language. For example, if a meeting participant is speaking in English, other participants can view captions in Spanish, French, Japanese, etc. You can request support with enabling these captions during virtual trainings.

📅Flexible Training Offerings

In an effort to reduce barriers, boost accessibility and meet a wide range of schedules and needs, Prime Time trainings are offered virtually, in-person, via self-paced online modules or at your program site, with both morning and evening sessions available!

📍Site Based Trainings

We will come to you! Before making a request, please review our list of already scheduled online and in-person training sessions. If your desired training is offered on the main calendar, encourage all your staff to attend. If you would like our professional development specialists to come to your program site and provide a specialized learning experience, program directors can choose from our catalog of trainings, including specialized learning progressions.

🚗Regional Trainings

Regional trainings are interactive, in-person professional development opportunities designed to strengthen the skills of out-of-school time (OST) professionals through hands-on, experiential learning. Trainings are offered monthly in four regions across Palm Beach County - North, Central, West, and South - making it easier for practitioners to access high-quality learning close to where they work. Topics rotate throughout the year and include engaging themes such as Strategies for Emotion Support, Nurturing Empathy, Growth Mindset, The Power of the Arts, and many more, providing practical strategies that participants can immediately apply in their programs.

✨Exciting Updates Are On The Way!✨

We're refreshing our professional development catalog to make training titles and descriptions clearer, more relevant, and easier to explore. You'll still find many of your favorite trainings, along with new titles and refreshed content that reflect emerging trends, current best practices, and the evolving needs of out-of-school time professionals. While you may notice some changes as we roll out these updates, our commitment to providing high-quality, practical learning experiences remains the same. Check out the training directory found on the right panel to explore the fresh lineup and find your next opportunity to skill up!

 

Prime Time offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training certifies that Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. has complied with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.

Contact

KATHERINE GOPIE

Director of Professional Development 

561-600-9525
kgopie@primetimepbc.org

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Say Less, Ask Better: The Power of Purposeful Questions - VIRTUAL
10/27/2026    
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Great communication isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions. This interactive session helps you move past surface-level small talk and [...]
Well-being and Life Skills Series - Part Three - IN-PERSON
10/27/2026    
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Six live trainings series (two hours each) for all staff plus hands-on group and individualized coaching.  Two live Resilient Leadership series trainings (two hours each) for directors/activity [...]
Turtles To Go: Bringing Sea Turtle Science to Life - IN-PERSON
10/29/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
This training is an In-person learning experience and requires you to attend at a physical location. Turn your afterschool program into a sea turtle research lab! [...]
Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation - VIRTUAL
10/29/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Prime Time Out-of-School Time (OST) Registry is an information system that collects, organizes and displays employment history, educational successes and professional development information in [...]
Resiliency and Life Skills Basics Onboarding - SELF-PACED
11/03/2026 - 11/09/2026    
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What do Resiliency and Life Skills really mean? In this self-paced virtual training, participants will be able to develop a foundational understanding of resiliency and [...]
Well-being and Life Skills Series - Part Four - VIRTUAL
11/03/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Six live trainings series (two hours each) for all staff plus hands-on group and individualized coaching.  Two live Resilient Leadership series trainings (two hours each) for directors/activity [...]
More Quick Ways to Learning Stick - VIRTUAL
11/04/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Learning doesn't stop when the activity ends. Building on the strategies from “Quick Ways to Make Learning Stick”, you'll learn more engaging ways to help [...]
Learning Lab: Free Degree and Financial Incentives - VIRTUAL
11/05/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Want to find out how you can earn free youth development related certificates, credentials, or even a degree — and get paid incentives along the way? This session breaks [...]
Connecting the DOTS: Building Teams That Don't Implode - VIRTUAL
11/05/2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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 [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Four - VIRTUAL
11/06/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
Well-being and Life Skills Series - Part Five - VIRTUAL
11/10/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Six live trainings series (two hours each) for all staff plus hands-on group and individualized coaching.  Two live Resilient Leadership series trainings (two hours each) for directors/activity [...]
Strengthening Connections with Youth - IN-PERSON
11/10/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
A safe and connected youth space doesn’t just happen—you help create it. Learn practical ways to build community, support belonging, and provide activities that help [...]
STEAM for Leaders: Supporting Quality Informal Science in your OST Program - Part Two - IN-PERSON
11/13/2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
This leadership cohort is a "hybrid" learning experience. By registering for this series, you are committing to attending all training sessions both in-person and virtual. For Directors and Assistant [...]
Well-being and Life Skills Series - Part Six - IN-PERSON
11/17/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Six live trainings series (two hours each) for all staff plus hands-on group and individualized coaching.  Two live Resilient Leadership series trainings (two hours each) for directors/activity [...]
Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation - VIRTUAL
11/17/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Prime Time Out-of-School Time (OST) Registry is an information system that collects, organizes and displays employment history, educational successes and professional development information in [...]
Helping Youth Work Through Conflict - VIRTUAL
11/19/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn a simple approach for helping youth pause when conflict happens, see the situation differently, and work toward a resolution. You’ll leave with practical strategies [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Five - IN-PERSON
11/20/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
Hands On, Minds On Learning - IN-PERSON
12/01/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Being busy doesn’t always mean youth are learning. Discover how to design experiences that move beyond keeping youth occupied and instead encourage them to think, [...]
Resilient Leadership Series - Part Two - VIRTUAL
12/02/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
This series is only being offered to OST Directors and Activity Leaders from the previous and incoming cohort sites.   Participants are REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and complete [...]
Empower Youth to Take Ownership - VIRTUAL
12/02/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Help young people step up with confidence. Discover practical strategies to build responsibility, leadership and accountability by giving youth meaningful choices, real-world roles and opportunities [...]
Resiliency and Life Skills Basics Onboarding - SELF-PACED
12/03/2026 - 12/09/2026    
All Day
What do Resiliency and Life Skills really mean? In this self-paced virtual training, participants will be able to develop a foundational understanding of resiliency and [...]
STEAM for Leaders: Supporting Quality Informal Science in your OST Program - Part Three - IN-PERSON
12/03/2026    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
This leadership cohort is a "hybrid" learning experience. By registering for this series, you are committing to attending all training sessions both in-person and virtual. For Directors and Assistant [...]
Cooperative Learning that Works: Next Steps - VIRTUAL
12/03/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ready to take cooperative learning further? Build on the core strategies from the introductory “First Steps” training in this hands-on deep dive. You’ll learn additional [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Six - IN-PERSON
12/04/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
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Say Less, Ask Better: The Power of Purposeful Questions - VIRTUAL
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STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Four - VIRTUAL
11/06/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Five - IN-PERSON
11/20/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Six - IN-PERSON
12/04/2026    
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Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
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STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Four - VIRTUAL
11/06/2026    
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Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Five - IN-PERSON
11/20/2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
STEAM Initiative Cohort - Part Six - IN-PERSON
12/04/2026    
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Bring curiosity, creativity and discovery to your program through engaging STEAM experiences!  This interactive six-part cohort is designed for out-of-school time professionals who want to confidently [...]
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More Quick Ways to Learning Stick – VIRTUAL

Wed, November 04, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Connecting the DOTS: Building Teams That Don’t Implode – VIRTUAL

Thu, November 05, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:00 am

Learning Lab: Free Degree and Financial Incentives – VIRTUAL

Thu, November 05, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

STEAM Initiative Cohort – Part Four – VIRTUAL

Fri, November 06, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Strengthening Connections with Youth – IN-PERSON

Tue, November 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Series – Part Five – VIRTUAL

Tue, November 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Well-being and Life Skills Series – Part Six – IN-PERSON

Tue, November 17, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Tue, November 17, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Helping Youth Work Through Conflict – VIRTUAL

Thu, November 19, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

STEAM Initiative Cohort – Part Five – IN-PERSON

Fri, November 20, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hands On, Minds On Learning – IN-PERSON

Tue, December 01, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Empower Youth to Take Ownership – VIRTUAL

Wed, December 02, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Resilient Leadership Series – Part Two – VIRTUAL

Wed, December 02, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Cooperative Learning that Works: Next Steps – VIRTUAL

Thu, December 03, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

STEAM Initiative Cohort – Part Six – IN-PERSON

Fri, December 04, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Choice Changes Everything – VIRTUAL

Tue, December 08, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

Learning Lab: Free Degree and Financial Incentives – VIRTUAL

Tue, December 08, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation – VIRTUAL

Wed, December 09, 2026  |  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Putting Youth Voice into Practice – VIRTUAL

Thu, December 10, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

Creating Activities Children Love – VIRTUAL

Tue, December 15, 2026  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Helping Youth Build Trust and Teamwork – VIRTUAL

Tue, December 15, 2026  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Encouraging Youth to Keep Going -VIRTUAL

Thu, December 17, 2026  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

Empower Youth to Take Ownership – VIRTUAL

Tue, January 05, 2027  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Cooperative Learning That Works: First Steps – VIRTUAL

Wed, January 06, 2027  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Start Strong: Your Afterschool Survival Toolkit – IN-PERSON

Fri, January 08, 2027  |  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Helping Youth Plan with Purpose – VIRTUAL

Thu, January 14, 2027  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

See Their Side: Nurturing Empathy That Lasts – VIRTUAL

Fri, January 15, 2027  |  9:00 am - 10:30 am

When Behavior Gets Real: Mistaken Beliefs – VIRTUAL

Tue, January 19, 2027  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Strengthening Connections with Youth – VIRTUAL

Wed, January 20, 2027  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

When Behavior Gets Real: Youth Responsibility  – VIRTUAL

Tue, January 26, 2027  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am

Inspire and Grow: Tools for Youth Development – VIRTUAL

Thu, January 28, 2027  |  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Strengthening Positive Behavior in Afterschool and Summer Programs

Fri, January 29, 2027  |  9:00 am - 11:00 am