About the Program
The Youth Work Institute supports the education, training, and professional development of adults who work with and on behalf of young people.
Learn the latest youth development research and how to use it in your daily practice. Discover how to achieve the best youth outcomes. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned veteran, front line staff or administrator, paid or volunteer - join us. You will acquire important knowledge, enhanced skills and new friends.
Learn from experienced Youth Work Institute faculty and staff, as well as nationally and internationally known researchers, practitioners and policy experts on youth development. Our offerings and services are available to individuals, teams and organizations.
Share your passion. Increase your knowledge. Build your skills.
As a capacity-building resource, the Youth Work Institute offers an array of services to the youth serving community including organization consultation, technical assistance and customized training as well as public forums, ongoing classes, seminars and major symposia featuring nationally and internationally known researchers, practitioners and policy experts.
The institute is committed to linking the latest research to everyday youth work in practical ways that highlight the contributions of scholarly study while honoring the wisdom and experience of community practitioners.
The Youth Work Institute Will Come to You!
If you are interested in our courses, but don’t see them scheduled in your area, contact us!
All of our offerings are available via contract anywhere in Minnesota. We will bring whatever you need directly to you . Choose from our existing courses or we’ll design something tailored to your needs. We offer:
- Classes & seminars
- Customized training
- Organization consultation & assistance
- Public forums
- Symposia
Not sure how to bring a workshop to your neighborhood? Start with this:
- Host a webinar
- Collaborate with local organizations to host a contracted class
Scholarships: We want to invest in you!
The Youth Work Institute is committed to making its courses and services available regardless of ability to pay. Please contact us to learn about scholarship and fee reduction opportunities.
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