• Professionalism and Personal Branding: From Individual Contributor to Influencer by Tracy Murray Moore Consultancy, LLC

    Virtual

    This session provides emerging leaders and frontline professionals with essential tools, enhanced self-awareness, and effective strategies for leading with confidence, integrity, and emotional intelligence. This interactive program is structured to help participants develop their professionalism, improve communication skills, and foster people-focused leadership. -Professional conduct and workplace etiquette -The importance of image, communication, and consistency -Crafting […]

  • Winter Institute: Beautifully Broken, Resounding Resilience (In-Person)

    Temple Center City Campus 1515 Market St., Philadelphia

    The Dash invites OST educators and youth professionals to pause, reflect, and renew their sense of purpose. Through interactive sessions on trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices, participants will explore strategies to foster healing-centered environments for both youth and staff. The day also includes hands-on self-care activities and take-a-make resources to support ongoing well-being […]

  • Structured Activities 101

    Virtual

    This workshop will provide an overview of the structured activity planning processes, as well as requirements related to documenting structured activities. This workshop is designed for those providers who are interested in learning how to apply these methodologies to create an enriching and engaging program for all youth.

  • SAYO-Y and SAYO-S Training (In-Person Training)

    PHMC Conference Room E, 1500 Market Street Philadelphia, PA

    The SAYO-S (Staff Survey of Youth Outcomes) and SAYO-Y (Youth Survey of Youth Outcomes) are nationally recognized assessment tools developed by NIOST to measure key youth development outcomes such as engagement, relationships, and program experiences. The PHMC OST team is fully trained by NIOST to train providers in the effective implementation of these tools. Through […]

  • Cityspan Basics

    Virtual

    Attendees will learn how to utilize and navigate Cityspan in order to accurately record youth enrollment, program activities, staff information, attendance, and more. There will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions to clarify the best way to use the system for individual program needs. Audience: Program Leadership NAA Competency: Program Planning and Development Register […]

  • Be Fair & Honest: Leading with Integrity and Trust by Strive: How You Lead Matters

    Virtual

    Integrity builds influence, and trust sustains it. In this session, participants will explore what it means to “be fair and honest” as leaders and professionals. Through self-reflection, small-group dialogue, and role-play, they’ll examine how honesty, accountability, and ethical decision-making shape culture and relationships at work. The session focuses on communication habits that build transparency, trust, […]

  • Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)

    Ralph J. Roberts Germantown Boys & Girls Club (BGCPhila) 25 W Penn Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Mental Health First Aid is a training program that teaches how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. This training is designed to help act in response to signs of stress or worry by providing important tools for understanding and care.

  • Accommodations 101

    Virtual

    In this session participants will learn effective and positive ways to engage with OST participants who have different learning abilities. Participants will learn about the different types of learning abilities, and how they effect a students learning experience. This session will be facilitated by Variety, the Children's Charity of Delaware County. Please be prepared to discuss challenges that you are currently facing at your OST site. Due to limited capacity, please limit attendance to no more than two staff members per site.

  • The Flame that Lasts: Leading for the Long-Term

    Virtual

    Building on the foundation of self-awareness, this session will equip participants with practical tools to sustain motivation and engagement across teams. Through real-world scenarios and collaborative problem-solving, leaders will learn approaches for empowering others, maintaining morale, and navigating challenges with resilience. Participants will leave with actional plans to strengthen team cohesion and lead with authenticity. […]

  • Inclusivity 101

    Virtual

    This training will focus on and discuss inclusive tools and techniques which can be adopted into OST programming. The Inclusivity training will include and cover topics such as: creating inclusive activities; developing a culture of inclusivity; and supporting caregivers of youth with special needs.