The Youth Development Training and Resource Center is a resource center and intermediary to assist youth programs, local youth-serving networks, and funders of youth agencies throughout Connecticut. The YDTRC was founded in 1993 by the City Wide Youth Coalition and The Consultation Center. Through the use of our services, we hope to promote positive youth development. We are here to help you directly or to connect you with the resources that will be most effective for you.

Services that we provide include:

  • Professional training for youth workers and supervisors
  • Opportunities for young leaders to learn and grow
  • Technical assistance and support
  • Special projects
  • Annual events
  • Statewide advocacy for youth development

Youth Action Teams for the Prevention of Underage Drinking

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Upcoming Professional Trainings:

Youth Development, Leadership, and Empowerment

Saturday, November 15, 2008
Session 1- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 2- 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Connecticut After School Network Conference
Marriott Hotel, Farmington, CT (registration fee)

Engaging Urban Youth in Neighborhood Action

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership: Statewide Conference
Courtyard Marriott, Cromwell, CT (registration fee)

Resource Development and Grant Writing

Friday, December 5, 2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Consultation Center
(no charge)

Life Skills for the Transition to Adulthood
Friday, December 12, 2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Consultation Center
(no charge)

Prevention Group Work with Adolescent Girls

Friday, December 30, 2008
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Consultation Center
(no charge)

Advancing Youth Development 
(30-hour course)
Dates and location for next course have not yet been determined.  You may register to receive email notification of the next scheduled course.

Supervising and Managing in Youth-Serving Organizations
15-hour course in North Haven, CT
Upcoming Dates:
-November 12, 2008
-November 19, 2008

The above course is full.  You may register to be placed on the wait list or to receive email notification of the next scheduled course.
 

Click here to view the list of upcoming YDTRC events in PDF format. (Adobe Reader required - follow this link to download)