Virtual Professional Development Events

Upcoming Events!

Stay up-to-date with all the latest C2L-PHL  opportunities! Check out our live calendar for information on upcoming events, workshops, trainings, and more. 


Virtual PD Event Schedule

February 2025

Driving Excellence: A Framework for Continuous Program Quality Improvement 

Intended Audience: Provider Leadership

Date: Thursday, February 6th

Time: 10am-12pm

The Power of Employability Skills: Elevating Career-Connected Learning Experiences

Intended Audience: Provider Frontline Staff

Date: Thursday, February 20th

Time: 10am-12pm

Crafting Effective Learning Series

Crafting Effective Learning

Part 1: Project-based Learning

Are you prepared to engage and empower youth? Unlock the potential of project-based learning as a dynamic education tool within your program. In this training we will dive into the essence of project-based learning, exploring it's significance as one of the three types of learning methodologies. Leave equipped with the tools to implement PBL as you develop youth employability skills! Intended Audience: Leadership & Frontline Staff

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)C2L Activity Lesson Planning Template - Google Doc  PDFC2L Group Roles - Google Doc  PDFC2L Quick Check Meeting and Next Steps - Google Doc  PDFSetting Clear Objectives Using Bloom's Taxonomy - Google Doc  PDF
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Crafting Effective Learning

Part 2: Creating Driving Questions

We are ready to ignite curiosity and critical thinking! Dive deeper into the realm of project-based learning. In this training we will focus on drafting driving questions that spark inquiry and guide youth exploration. After leaving this session you will be able to understand the power of driving questions, craft driving questions with purpose, and integrate driving questions into your project-based learning C2L-PHL learning experience. Intended Audience: Leadership & Frontline Staff

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Driving Question Rubric - Google Doc  PDFWriting a Driving Question Handout - Google Doc  PDF
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Crafting Effective Learning

Part 3: The Service Learning Approach

First defined by the federal government in 1990, service learning is a type of activity that combines academics and community service. But what does that mean for C2LP? During this session we will define what service learning means for C2LP and discuss ways providers can integrate this approach into their programs.
Intended Audience: Staff planning and facilitating Service-Learning activities. 

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)How to Build Critical Thinking Skills - Google Doc  PDF
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Part 4: Embedding 21st Century Skills in Service-Learning Projects 

 Nurture the next generation of changemakers! Join us, as we practice the facilitation skills needed to help youth practice 21st century skills through service-learning projects. Leave this virtual session with a plan to cultivate much needed 21st century skills. Join us to discover strategies and practical techniques to embed crucial soft skills, foster critical thinking, and through your service-learning projects! Intended Audience: Staff facilitating Service-Learning Activities

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Strategies for Embedding 21st Century/Soft Skills - Google Doc  PDFOpen-ended Reflection Questions - Google Doc  PDF
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Part 5: Planning Internships for Youth Success

 Step into the world of opportunities! During this session we will dive into the world of internships and unveil the many benefits they hold for youth. By the end of this session, you will know how to prepare youth for internship opportunities through a seamless process.Intended Audience: Adults working directly or indirectly with youth participating in internship programs.

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Crafting Effective Learning

Part 6: Expeditionary Learning for Career Preparedness in C2L Programs 

Discover the keys to sparking youth passion for career development with our immersive training on Expeditionary Learning (EL)! This innovative approach emphasizes active, hands-on learning through real-world projects, fieldwork, and community involvement. Gain access to practical tools and strategies designed to guide youth in exploring and preparing for careers, while fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. Engage in dynamic activities and projects that promote career success and personal growth. Transform your approach and make a lasting impact on the future of young people. Register now to join this transformative experience!


Intended Audience: Program and Activity Facilitators looking for ways to support youth learning and engagement in C2L-PHL programs

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Program Support Trainings

Transformative Career Connected Learning

Moving from wage to stipend-based activities

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing program, master the art of designing, implementing, and evaluating your stipend-based activities for career connected learning! Discover the power of shifting from a wage-based mindset to stipend-based. This training will equip you with the tools and strategies to inspire personal growth and long-term success for your youth participants. 
Intended Audience: New or seasoned staff facilitating stipend-based activities 

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Constructive and Objective Feedback - Google Doc  PDFSMART Learning Objectives Scenarios - Google Doc  PDF
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Holding Youth Accountable 

Holding youth accountable begins with you! In this training learn how you can help youth develop this essential skill through fostering accountability at your site. Intended Audience: Staff responsible for leading communications to youth and families and staff supporting skill development activities.  

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Progress Report Template - Google Doc   PDFAccountability Development Plan Template - Google Doc  PDF
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Partnering and Engaging with Families and Caregivers


Are you engaging families and caregivers with your program? Maybe you’ve had some challenges in the past and could use some ideas on how to move forward. Join this session as we discuss some of the challenges that may come up when trying to engage with families and caregivers. You can expect to leave this session with concrete examples of how to overcome them and build a better partnership. 
Intended Audience: Staff who are responsible for communicating with families and caregivers 

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Family Engagement Scenarios - Google Doc   PDFFamily Engagement Case Study - Google Doc   PDF
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Establishing Developmental Relationships with Youth


Are you ready to learn how to build a strong foundation to youth success?   Gain the knowledge of what developmental relationships are and why they are important for youth development. Through the Developmental Relationship Framework, learn how to intentionally develop strong, supportive relationships that empower youth to thrive and how to activate these relationships in your organization.
Intended Audience: This workshop is for staff and leadership supporting youth career development.

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)The Search Institute: Resource Hub (click here!)The Search Institute Developmental Relationships Framework - PDF
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Growing Relationships to Develop Lasting Partnerships


Are you interested in creating partnerships to better enhance the development of youth? As they say, “children are our future” and establishing a network of partners to assist the youth by providing experiences to help them achieve their goals will emerge a more progressive individual.  In this training, participants will be able to identify perspective partners and be equipped with strategies to plant the seeds of partnership, remove the barriers to partnership and grow partnerships. 
Intended Audience: Providers looking to expand their professional network to better serve the participants of their worksites.

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Identifying Potential Partnerships - Google Doc    PDFPartnership Development Model - Google Doc    PDF
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Can You Hear Me Now? Amplifying Transparent Communication


Are you ready to amplify your communication skills? Join us and master the art of transparent communication. In this session you will learn how to keep youth, families, caregivers, and employers engaged with consistent, clear messaging. We’ll share practical strategies, hands-on activities, and guide you in creating a powerful communication plan that resonates with your audience. Let’s make sure your message is heard loud and clear – every time. 
Intended Audience: Staff and Leadership supporting youth and employer facing communication.

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Developing a Communication Plan - Google Doc   PDF
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Utilizing Youth Experiences to Inform Program Planning


Looking to incorporate youth voice in your program design? Join us as we help you analyze your Hello Insight pre/post survey results and incorporate past youth experiences in the program planning phase to increase the impact of your program.  Each participant will have a deeper understanding of how to assess evaluation metrics, interpret the results and strengthen the efficaciousness of your program. 
Intended Audience: New and seasoned providers  

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Utilizing Past Youth Experiences Scenario - Google Doc   PDFUtilizing Past Youth Experiences Scenario Proposed Actions - Google Doc   PDFYouth Workforce Program Activities - Google Doc   PDF
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Supporting Executive Functioning Skills


Are you ready to empower youth with the skills that lead to success in both career and life? In this session, you will understand the critical role of executive functioning, including core skills like working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-control. You’ll also learn strategies on how to integrate these skills into workplace settings and training programs, ensuring that your youth participants are prepared for real-world challenges for work and in their personal lives.
Intended Audience: Provider staff planning and facilitating skill development activities

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Executive Functioning Scenarios - Google Doc    PDF
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Career Exploration to Support Older Youth


Do you have older youth in your program and you aren’t quite sure how to best support them as they prepare to enter the workforce? We’ll walk through the various career pathways focusing on entering the workforce and entrepreneurship while sharing activities you can do to help prepare youth. 
Intended Audience: Staff and Leadership supporting older youth who may be close to entering the workforce 

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Career Pathway Planning - Google Doc  PDFCareer Exploration for Older Youth Scenarios - Google Doc   PDF
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Data Power Up: Strategies for Data Collection


Looking to collect data to inform your program but unsure of where to start? Join us as we explore diverse tools and several strategies for data collection. Walk away with an undeniable understanding of the impact of data collection tools to measure program effectiveness. Understand present barriers within youth employment and evaluate engagement within your youth workforce development program. Through practice with real world scenarios, enhance your data collection practices and leave with ideas to implement in your program.
Intended Audience: Provider Leadership

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Building Bridges: Fostering Inclusive Youth Workforce Programs

Looking to include inclusivity in your program? Perhaps, inclusivity is evident in your program...Are you aware of your legal and ethical responsibilities as it pertains to the youth that you serve? Join us as we navigate methods to assess and enhance inclusivity in your program. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of identifying the importance of inclusion in youth workforce development.   


Intended Audience: New and Seasoned Providers  


Thursday, January 16, 2025

10-12 noon

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Building Bridges Fostering Inclusive Workforce Resources - Google DocIntentional Inclusivity Checklist - Google DocBuilding Bridges Scenarios - Google DocSolutions to Building Bridges Scenarios - Google Doc
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Driving Excellence: A Framework for Continuous Program Quality Improvement

Create a continuous program quality improvement plan for your C2L-PHL program. Learn about why such a plan is important and learn about the framework that you can use when implementing the plan. By the end of the session, you will identify an opportunity you can improve within your program. 


Intended Audience: Provider Leadership


Thursday, February 6, 2025

10-12 noon

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)CPQI Planning Activity  - Google Doc PDF 
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The Power of Employability Skills: Elevating Career Connected Learning Experiences

Explore how cultivating key employability skills can transform young people’s career journeys, setting them up for success in an ever-evolving workforce. Gain an understanding of why employability skills are essential for youth to thrive in today’s job market, learn key employability skills that are crucial for success, and strategies for incorporating these key skills into your C2L-PHL programming.  

Intended Audience: Provider Frontline Staff


Thursday, February 20, 2025

10-12 noon

Employers Supporting Youth

Supporting a Diverse Workforce


Diversity means many things to different people. What does it mean to you and your workforce? Do you have a diverse workforce? During this training we will define what a diverse workforce is and provide practical strategies as well as implementation steps you can take to support a diverse workforce. 
Intended Audience: Employers or Business Partners currently supporting C2L-PHL programs

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Diverse Workforce Case Studies - Google Doc   PDFDiverse Workforce Scenario - Google Doc   PDF
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Applying Coaching Strategies


Unlock the potential of the next generation of leaders! As an employer, you’ll learn practical techniques for assessing skills and interests, setting SMART goals, and fostering a positive and supportive environment. Dive into how to build confidence, show empathy, and set clear expectations, to help young workers thrive in their professional journeys. Through interactive activities and real-world applications, you’ll walk away with the tools needed to guide youth towards career success.
Intended Audience: Employers or trusted adults leading or facilitating coaching sessions with youth during C2L-PHL programming.

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF (loading)Strengths-based Feedback Template - Google Doc   PDFReflective Questioning for Youth Coaching - Google Doc   PDFBarriers Activity Handout - Google Doc    PDF
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Communicating with the Workforce of Tomorrow


Does it seem like you and your young workers are speaking a different language? Learn the importance of effective communication and key strategies that can help foster better communication at your workplace.
Intended Audience: Employers or Business Partners who would like to support C2L-PHL programs and improve the workforce pipeline

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PowerPoint Slides - PDFTraining Video Transcript - PDF 7 Cs of Effective Communication - PDFStrategies for Communicating with Gen Z - Google Doc    PDF
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Improving the Pipeline: What New Generations Need to be Successful in the Workplace 

Gain an understanding of the characteristics of the newest generations to enter the workforce! Learn about Gen Z’s and Gen Alpha’s values, needs and workplace challenges so that you can apply strategies to harness their strengths and elevate your workplace culture.


Intended Audience: Employers and potential business partners looking to support C2L-PHL initiatives  


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