Click the links above to choose trainings by focus area of our competency framework. As a convenience, our newest On-Demand and Live Online trainings are listed below.

Newest On-Demand Trainings

On-Demand Webinar

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Digital Wellbeing 101 for Youth Work Professionals

Free to YIPA Members

1 hour training
Focus Area 3: Communications

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On-Demand Webinar

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The Ethics of Self-Care: How to Become a Resilient Helper

Free to YIPA Members

1.5 hour training
Focus Area 4: Ethics

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On-Demand Interview-Style

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Cultivating Inner Strength and Courage to Address Injustice

Free to YIPA Members

1 hour training
Focus Area 1: The Field of Youth Work

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On-Demand Webinar

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Confronting Ableism in Youth Work to Empower Youth with Disabilities

Free to YIPA Members

1.5 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 5: Intercultural Engagement

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Live Online Trainings

Live Online
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
10:30 am to noon Central Time

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De-Escalation and Incident Management

Free to YIPA Members

1.5 hour training
Focus Area 6: Behavioral Intervention

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More Ways to Learn and Grow!

The art and science of youth work certificate course.
The Art and Science of Youth Work certificate blends technical competency with personal growth strategies so you'll be your best for young people.
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The Passionate Youth Worker podcast provides needed inspiration so you and your team are fully present in your service to young people.
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The Quick Takes blog offers youth work insights and ideas you can grab and go to stay in the know. Quick Takes for busy youth workers.
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Professional Development for Youth Workers

YIPA provides professional development for youth workers so that they can better support the young people they serve. By providing youth workers with professional development, they become highly effective in helping young people develop their unique skills and talents.

Youth Support Worker Training

YIPA provides youth support worker training so that individuals and teams of youth workers can become the best youth workers than can be. We provide youth worker training so youth workers and youth-serving agencies can achieve better outcomes for the young people they serve.

Training For Youth Workers

YIPA provides exceptional training for youth workers so they can become highly effective in their support of young people. This includes online training for youth workers in the eight core competencies of effective youth work including the field of youth work, youth development, communications, ethics, and more.

Training For Working With Youth

We provide exceptional training for working with youth, which is essential for youth workers to effectively support them. In a complex world where there are many messages via television, radio, streaming devices, podcasts, social media, and more, young people need a trusted ally – you, their youth worker.

You have a difficult task in developing trust, which is why working with young people training is needed. Let our learning opportunities and support help you be at your best in connecting with and supporting the young people you serve.

Contact us to learn more about becoming a YIPA member, our resources and results, and how we can help you more effectively connect with and support young people.