Professional Development Series
An annual series of no-cost professional learning opportunities for youth-serving individuals and organizations.
The OYEA Professional Development Series supports Boston's youth population by offering high quality professional educational opportunities to the individuals who serve them every day. This annual series is planned with Boston's youth-serving individuals in mind, offering access to trainings focused on youth work including best practices, mental health, first-aid, and much more.
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1481 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MA 02120
Upcoming Workshops
Click here to view and register for all trainings. Please reach out to daniel.bryan@boston.gov with any questions.
| Date | Title | Trainer | Location | Description |
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| Friday, September 4th |
Navigating AI: Tools, Ethics, and Impact in Youth Work |
The Possible Zone (Alisha Collins and Timothy Nystrand) and ACLU MA (Liv Santoro and Gideon Epstein) | The Possible Zone's Innovation Center | Join us for the OYEA Fall Professional Development Series kickoff—a free, two-hour session presented in partnership with The Possible Zone and the ACLU of Massachusetts. Designed specifically for youth-serving organizations in Boston, this interactive workshop will help you navigate the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Participants will explore easily accessible AI tools, discuss the ethical considerations of AI, and learn practical strategies for leveraging technology to support organizational and student success. |
2025-26 Program Partners
At OYEA, partnerships are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be partnered with these outstanding community organizations to provide high quality professional skills training to Boston’s youth-serving individuals.
Past Workshops
Past Workshops-
Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Hope as a Discipline
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Youth Mental Health 101
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Responsive Coaching: Shaping Athlete Behavior
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Restorative Justice: Building Trust in Circles
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Creative Tools for Youth Engagement: Art as a Language
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Supporting Young People Experiencing Grief and Loss
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
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Parent & Family Engagement
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Self Care – Finding Balance in Challenging Times
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The Power of Evaluation: Strengthening Programs with Logic Models
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Coaching with Empathy
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Motivational Interviewing for Youth Workers
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Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 2
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Developing Competitors Through Positive Coaching
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Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 1
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Empowering Boston’s Youth: Career Readiness and Workforce Development
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Adult, Infant, & Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course
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LGBTQ+ Identity and Expression 201
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Introduction to Restorative Justice for Youth Workers
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Social Emotional Learning
- Adolescent Development and Relationship Building
- Facilitation and Group Management
- Level Up! Improve Your Program's Quality
- Introduction to Restorative Justice for Youth Workers
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Retention and Recruitment of Youth
- Real Talk: Healthy Relationships, Conflict Resolution, and Trauma-Informed Care
- Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth
- Chronic Marijuana Use in Teens & Young Adults
- Adult, Infant, & Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course
- Best Practices in Fundraising
- Creating Safe Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Addressing Youth Substance Use Disorder
- Building and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Youth
- Juvenile Justice 101
- Essentials of Working with Youth and Young Adults
Who's Involved:
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1481 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MA 02120
