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Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program (YDPA)

YDPA Certificate Program Overview

To improve the quality of youth services and upgrade the field of youth work through accreditation, training opportunities and certification, the US Department of Labor has recognized the occupation of "Youth Development Practitioner" (YDP). Maui Community College is the Related Instruction Provider for the 288-hour Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship (YDPA) program. Tuition-only scholarships may be available. For information, contact VITEC YDPA Coordinator Lynn Britton at 984-3678.

Youth Worker Certification

(Foundation for Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program)

This 45-hour course is designed to help improve the quality of care for youth by strengthening the skills of staff responsible for their daily nurturing, care and discipline. This program will contribute to the professional growth and development of youth worker staff in any youth-serving agency. Specifically, this program will: Strengthen the skills of youth worker staff in the essential areas of building relationships, understanding youth development, learning crisis intervention techniques, improving communication skills, and creating a positive environment for youth; Use group learning to enhance team building to improve partnerships and strengthen confidence; Create a continuing education opportunity for youth worker staff to enhance their job competency and promote a positive work attitude as a critical component of job satisfaction and retention; and Provide a basic background in Evidence Based Practices. Vangie Jones holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Secondary School Teacher Certification. She is currently in private practice as a psychotherapist with contracts with the Departments of Education and Health and other private non-profit and for-profit agencies. Sarah Mater is Program Coordinator for Hawai'i Behavioral Health. She has served as Substance Abuse Technician for Maui Youth & Family Service and Counselor for Juvenile Offenders and Crisis Intervention Instructor for Utah Juvenile Corrections staff.

400W04 Jan 23 - Feb 27 (6 Fri) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Laulima 225

Cost: $299

(Class titles marked with * are approved for state employees by the Hawaii State Department of Human Resources and Development)

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