SYSFNC Informational

“I think that enough people have sat at really poorly run meetings, that they might not know why or how it happened, but they recognize a productive meeting. My goal is to run meetings and have the meeting moving along. I do not have to be aggressive or obvious. People don’t even realize I’m running it. That is perfect.”

– Community Member who participated in the Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills, Level 1 Training Series

Learn why participants are so excited about the SYFS, Level 1 Training Series!

The Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills (SYFS for short), Level 1 Curriculum is designed for professionals who want to train community members to more effectively and efficiently lead community groups. That’s YOU!

In a highly experiential and supportive environment, the Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills Train the Trainer Conference will guide you through an exploration of the facilitation skills, knowledge and best practices incorporated in the SYFS, Level 1 Curriculum. You will gain experience using the Curriculum so you can design, implement and evaluate a SYFS, Level 1 Training Series for YOUR community.

Fun, creative and thought provoking, the SYFS, Level 1 Curriculum is a dynamic and comprehensive Five-Lesson facilitation Training Series full of activities, “lecturettes” and potential aha! moments.

When you participate in the SYFS Train the Trainer Conference you will become one of the first in your state to take home a copy of the newly published, ready-to-use Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills, Level 1 Curriculum.

There is no denying that summer in Coastal Maine is absolutely beautiful! Join Extension Professionals from across the U.S. for multi-state collaborations at the Train the Trainer Conference then enjoy the pleasure of a mid-coast Maine vacation. (Think sailing, sea kayaking, hiking… lobster dinners and more!)

Register today to take advantage of early-bird rates!

Learn more about the SYFS Train the Trainer Conference and the
SYFS, Level 1 Curriculum

Explore our state of the art conference facility

Take a virtual visit to beautiful mid-coast Maine

Meet the Training Team behind Train the Trainer and the
SYFS, Level 1 Curriculum

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