Youth Development
Quick Takes Blog
Why Today’s Young People Need Us To Respond Differently
Young people today interact with screens more than any previous generation has. Youth workers need to be aware of both the benefits and challenges to help youth navigate this new...
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Interview Style Course
Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence
Young people are growing up in a digital world filled with both extraordinary possibilities and serious risks. As a youth worker, you play a vital role in supporting their healthy...
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Embracing Positive Youth Development
Positive Youth Development (PYD) is both a mindset and a framework for empowering young people to grow into their best selves. This micro course will help you develop skill in...
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Quick Takes Blog
Young Leaders Changing the World
Today, we are seeing more young leaders speaking up and standing strong for their values. These leaders are not waiting until they are older to take action. They are making...
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Live & Recorded Course
Talking with Youth About Sexuality at Every Age
Sexuality messages are all around us, from the time we are born through the end of our lives. Navigating these messages without support from caring adults can prove challenging for...
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Turning Strengths Into Skills
Everyone has inherent strengths that come naturally and help define who we are. But too often, people and the world focus on what people lack. We’re surrounded by messages that...
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Quick Takes Blog
Financial Literacy Skills for Young People
Financial literacy for young people means understanding how money works and learning how to make wise choices. It helps them learn how to manage money, save wisely, and plan for...
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Live & Recorded Course
The Trials and Tribulations of Adolescence
An adolescent’s development task is to establish a sense of identity regarding who they are and where they fit into society.
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Live & Recorded Course
Positive Youth Development in Talking About Sexuality Topics
A recent national survey found that 50% of teens feel uncomfortable talking with parents about sex. As a youth worker, you’ll likely find yourself in situations where sexuality topics such...
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Essential Professional Development Training For Youth Workers
Working with youth is an essential service in any community. Youth workers are often on the front lines of helping youth to make positive changes in their lives, to assist in understanding developmental change, and to help youth to make healthy choices both now and for their future.
At YIPA, we have created an exceptional library of professional development training for youth workers. To accommodate for different schedules and areas of interest, we provide on-demand training that addresses the relevant issues that face today’s youth and those workers supporting youth.
Professional Development For Youth Workers
YIPA members have unlimited access to our professional development training for youth workers. ... Read more