Bring MYAN to a town near you! 

MYAN has heard from YOU that you want more opportunities for training and that you want them as close to your schools and communities as possible because money and time are tight for everyone these days. It is our intention to reach as many youth and adults across the state as possible to help them build the skills and connections they need to be leaders, advocates and partners for community change. So with that in mind, we are very excited to announce that in 2011-2012, we have built in the capacity to offer more trainings upon request! We are offering:

• 24 FREE trainings (3 free trainings in each of Maine’s 8 Public Health Districts, first come, first served), and
• additional trainings beyond the first three for a negotiable fee.

Contact us early (via the form below) to take advantage of this new opportunity!

Our Approach to Training

Our philosophy is that every training experience is a mutual learning opportunity: we bring our own experiences, a learning framework, resources, tools and sometimes a rubber chicken, and participants brings their own unique experiences and perspectives, too, making each training different and valuable for all of us. All MYAN trainings are interactive and fun, while exploring different angles of the topic at hand and providing opportunities to think about practical applications of the ideas being discussed.  Our intention is for our trainings to help participants of all ages build skills to be strong leaders, advocates and partners on issues about which they feel passionate. As is all our work, our training are grounded in theories of positive youth development.

MYAN will work with you to schedule a training on a time and date that meet your needs. We can:

• offer one of the set curriculums described below
• develop and offer customized trainings or presentations (1-6 hours) on:
  • youth leadership
  • advocacy
  • action planning
  • team-building/group development
  • youth engagement
  • youth-adult partnership.

Fill out the form below to request a training. Contact Chris at chris.gorman@opportunityalliance.org or 553-5918 if you have questions.

 MYAN's Set Curricula / Training Menu

• Partnering for Change: Creating Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships
  This training will provide you with a deeper understanding of why youth and adult partnerships are important and how you can build effective youth and adult teams to accomplish common goals.
  Audience: For 7th-12th grade youth and adults interested in partnering with youth.
  Length: 6 hours
  
  Feedback about Partnering for Change
  • 100% of youth report gaining new insights, knowledge or skills to help them partner with adults.
  • 100% of adults report having an increased capacity to empower youth as decision-makers.
  • "It was so dynamic to see youth and adults as equal participants.... It was engaging while still having a clear goal, and getting a lot accomplished with a great sense of humor to boot! I really walked away with a fresh sense of motivation to make a change in this new year."
  • "...my kids came back and various teachers have heard them buzzing about the great training and time they had.”
  • "It is remarkable to see how [the young people's] confidence level and excitement has gone up since they first came in this morning. They are like a whole new energized group.”
    
    
• Advocacy in Action: Exercise Your Voice, Maximize Your Power
  A training for youth and adults. What is advocacy? What skills do you need? Learn how to make the change you want happen!
  Audience: For 7th-12th grade youth and adults interested in partnering with youth.
  Length: 6 hours
  
  Feedback about Advocacy in Action
  • 98% of participants report having a greater understanding of advocacy and how to advocate.
  • 100% of adults report having an increased capacity to empower young people as advocates.
  • "This is the best program I have ever attended."
  • "We greatly appreciate your time and the opportunity this provided for our youth."
    
    
• Everyone at the Table: Explore Youth Participation On Councils & Boards
  A review of the benefits of youth representation, the different models for youth councils and boards, and the process for successfully involving youth in decision-making at your organization.
  Audience: For adults and organizations
  Length: 3 hours
  
  Feedback about Everyone at the Table
  • 100% of survey respondents felt more prepared to take the next step to involve youth in a governance capacity in their organizations.