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Empower YOUth – Youth Workers Conference
November 2, 2018 - November 4, 2018
“Empower YOUth”
Youth Workers Conference
What: This biennial event provides tips, tools & techniques for those working directly working with youth & youth programs.
When: Saturday November 3rd, 2018
Time: 8:30am – 5pm
Where: Coal Harbour Community Centre, 480 Broughton Street, Vancouver
Who: Youth Leaders, youth workers, counsellors, mentors, recreation program staff, volunteers, supervisors & managers
Website: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/conferences/empower-youth/
Program Guide: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/media/134648/empoweryouth2018-programguide-web.pdf
HIGH FIVE®
Principles of Healthy Child Development
What: Consisting of training, resources and tools, the HIGH FIVE® system is based on years of research and consultation with experts, and is the only quality assurance standard in North America designed to specifically support the safety, well-being and healthy development of children in sport and recreation programs. Learn best practices for healthy childhood development, and get certified.
When: Friday November 2nd, 2018
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Where: West End Community Centre
Who: Youth Leaders, youth workers, counsellors, mentors, recreation program staff, volunteers, supervisors & managers
Website: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/conferences/empower-youth/pre-post-conference-workshops/
Program Guide: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/media/134648/empoweryouth2018-programguide-web.pdf
safeTALK
Suicide Alertness for Everyone
What: safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares participants to recognize suicide and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources.
When: Sunday November 4th, 2018
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Coal Harbour Community Centre, 480 Broughton Street, Vancouver
Who: Youth Leaders, youth workers, counsellors, mentors, recreation program staff, volunteers, supervisors & managers
Website: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/conferences/empower-youth/pre-post-conference-workshops/
Program Guide: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/media/134648/empoweryouth2018-programguide-web.pdf