Upcoming Trainings, Workshops, & Events

Fair Futures offers Trainings, Workshops, and Refreshers, designed to help you increase your knowledge and strengthen your skills. Please see a list of upcoming mandatory and optional opportunities below.

To download a PDF of all Mandatory Trainings for Fair Futures Staff, click here.

Optional Training

1 on 1 Platform Support Sessions

Sign up for a 1 on 1 session with Matt and/or Katie to learn the basic functionality of the Fair Futures platform, set and close goals, pull reports, transfer and add youth and more.

Multiple Dates Available
Sign up for as many sessions as you feel are needed.

Open to any Fair Futures staff that will be using the platform. Small groups are welcome.

Optional Training

Platform Training - Adding,Transferring, Assigning Youth & Admin Functions

Multiple Dates Available
Training for Supervisors, Directors and agency staff who oversee data, reporting and administrative tasks.

Participants will learn how to transfer youth to a coach; how to re-assign youth; and about the various reporting functions.
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PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be on a laptop or desktop. Phones may NOT be used. We will start promptly on time. If you are going to be more than 15 minutes late please sign up for a future training date. You will also need to remain in the training until the end. This training is ONLY for date and QA/QI specialists.
Once you register you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with a Zoom link.

Mandatory Training

Fair Futures Orientation

Mandatory Training for new Fair Futures staff.
Anyone else interested in learning more about the Fair Futures model is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

This Fair Futures Model Orientation session will provide helpful details in understanding the goals and purpose of Fair Futures. Participants will learn the about the origins of the Fair Futures model, what the model looks like including goals and objectives, role clarity compared to other agency roles, and an overview of the coaching framework

Workshop Wednesday

Workshop Wednesday Career Persistence - Real Talk/Real Solutions-Pt. 3

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Open to All Fair Futures Staff

Please join us to discuss common challenges young people experience in maintaining jobs/internships and some "real talk, real support" solutions that resonate with youth. In part 3 of our series you will: learn from workforce experts and Career Specialists; receive an update on One Degree; hear from young people as they discuss this topic from both a generational and foster care perspective; and learn how to use coaching language as it relates to career development.

PLEASE NOTE: After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.

Mandatory Training

High School Graduation Requirements/Alternative Programs for Older Students

Mandatory Training for Coaches, Supervisors, & Education Specialists
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 9:30 AM
‍Training Hosted by Advocates for Children

Registration is Closed

This workshop will give staff an in-depth understanding of high school graduation requirements in New York State, including the different types of diplomas and non-diploma credentials, the impact of Regents exemptions, and the safety nets available to students with disabilities and English language learners. Participants will learn about alternative schooling options for older students in NYC and how to apply to these programs, including transfer schools, YABCs, High School Equivalency programs, vocational programs, and Restart Academy, and other available supports, such as childcare and internships.

Mandatory Training

Core Fair Futures Training (May 18, 19, 20, 21)

Mandatory* Training for Program Directors, Coach Supervisors, Coaches, Education Specialists, & Career Development Specialists.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Overview of the Fair Futures Model
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Setting Educational Goals & Steps
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Setting College and Career Goals & Steps
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Applying Goals & Steps to Your Youth

PLEASE NOTE: To receive credit for this training you must attend all four days. You also must have attended a Fair Futures Orientation prior to attending.

*If you have already completed the training you are welcome to attend any of the days as a refresher.

Technical Assistance

If you would like support around a specific issue or topic area you can schedule a technical assistance session.
Fair Futures Technical Assistance, or TA, will provide you with an opportunity to learn, while problem-solving an area you would like help with. TA sessions can be 1-on-1 or with however many people from your team that you'd like to invite.

Technical Assistance Topics

THEME: Program Overview; Implementation Best Practices

Overview of Fair Futures
Background, model and staff roles, resources available and the Online Platform.

Implementation progress and best practices at an organizational level
Includes reviewing the program/org structure and reporting lines, discussing role clarity, collaboration with other departments, developing a program name, and how to create a coaching culture.

Creating Shared Program Language
‍This session will help your coaching team create messaging to use with young people, foster parents and guardians, co-workers and other stakeholders.

THEME:
Coaching Best Practices; Engagement; Building Trust

The First 90 Days of Coaching
‍Learn out of the box strategies for engaging young people and building trust.

How to Coach! Effective Coaching Techniques and Frameworks
‍Learn how to set up a coaching session, what coaching language to use, how to create a coaching agreement and how to incorporate coaching conversations into everyday practice.

Finding Your Coaching Style
Explore ways to develop your coaching style and personality.

THEME:
Goals & Steps Tracking; Education; Career; Accessing Resources

Middle School Specialist Role
‍Includes learning about the Middle School Goals & Steps.

Coaching Goals & Steps
Overview of framework and tracking progress
This includes high school, post-secondary planning, college, career development and housing/independent living goals and steps.

High School Selection Process
What to do before the fall;
Includes a tutorial on MySchools/ InsideSchools.

Using One Degree
Learn how to access career development resources with this brand new online platform.

Assisting Students with Transferring Schools/
Selecting Best-Fit Alternative High Schools

THEME: Supervisory Best Practices; Program Performance

Effective Coach Supervision
Learn how to “coach” Coaches and to manage their performance.

Creating a Positive Coaching Culture
Learn strategies for creating programmatic and organizational buy-in; Learn effective relationship building techniques that foster teamwork and collaboration.

THEME: Youth Development Best Practices

Running Peer Leadership Groups
Peer groups provide young people with a safe space to have their voices heard. Learn best practices and a step by step method for creating your own peer leadership groups.

THEME: Program Overview; Implementation Best Practices

TOPICS

TIME

SUGGESTED STAFF

Overview of Fair Futures
Background, model and staff roles, resources available and the Online Platform.

30
Minutes

All Staff: Program Directors, Supervisors, Coaches, Specialists

45
Minutes

Initial session with senior staff to discuss before sharing out with their team

Creating Shared Program Language
‍This session will help your coaching team create messaging to use with young people, foster parents and guardians, co-workers and other stakeholders.

1.5 Hours
- 2 Hours

All Staff: Program Directors, Supervisors, Coaches, Specialists

THEME: Coaching Best Practices; Engagement; Building Trust

The First 90 Days of Coaching
‍Learn out of the box strategies for engaging young people and building trust.

Coaches and Coach Supervisors

2 Hours

Coaches and Coach Supervisors

Finding Your Coaching Style
Explore ways to develop your coaching style and personality.

1 Hour

Coaches and Specialists

THEME: Goals & Steps Tracking; Education; Career; Accessing Resources

Middle School Specialist Role
‍Includes learning about the Middle School Goals & Steps.

1 Hour

Middle School Specialists and their Supervisors

Coaching Goals & Steps – Overview of framework and tracking progress
This includes high school, post-secondary planning, college, career development and housing/independent living goals and steps.

2 Hours

All Staff: Program Directors, Supervisors, Coaches, Specialists
‍(if they have not yet been trained or if a refresher is needed)

High School Selection Process
What to do before the fall; Includes a tutorial on MySchools/ InsideSchools.

1 Hour

Middle School Specialists and Coaches

Using One Degree
Learn how to access career development resources with this brand new online platform.

1 Hour

Coaches and Career Development Specialists

Assisting Students with Transferring Schools/Selecting Best-Fit Alternative High Schools

1 Hour

Coaches

THEME: Supervisory Best Practices; Program Performance

Effective Coach Supervision
Learn how to “coach” Coaches and to manage their performance.

1.5 Hours

Coach Supervisors and Program Directors

Creating a Positive Coaching Culture
Learn strategies for creating programmatic and organizational buy-in; Learn effective relationship building techniques that foster teamwork and collaboration.

1 Hour

Any senior staff person that has direct reports

THEME: Youth Development Best Practices

Running Peer Leadership Groups
Peer groups provide young people with a safe space to have their voices heard.
Learn best practices and a step by step method for creating your own peer leadership groups.

1-1.5
Hours

Coaches and Coach Supervisors

Creating Shared Program Language
‍This session will help your coaching team create messaging to use with young people, foster parents and guardians, co-workers and other stakeholders.
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The First 90 Days of Coaching
‍Learn out of the box strategies for engaging young people and building trust.
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Finding Your Coaching Style
‍Explore ways to develop your coaching style and personality.
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Middle School Specialist Role
Learn about the Middle School Goals & Steps

‍High School Selection Process
‍What to do before the fall;
Includes a tutorial on MySchools/Inside Schools.

Using One Degree
‍Learn how to access career development resources with this brand new online platform.

Effective Coach Supervision
‍Learn how to “coach” Coaches and to manage their performance.

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Questions? Please email Emil Ramnarine at emil.ramnarine@fairfuturesny.org.

Learning Communities

In partnership with New Yorkers for Children we offer monthly Fair Futures Learning Communities that are designed to provide you with a place to learn, network, focus on self-care and re-energize among your cohorts. Topics for each Learning Community are chosen by the participants. Past topics have included effective youth engagement, how to make time for self-care, and how to be a leader during stressful times.

Learning Communities are broken into the following groups: Supervisors (anyone who has a direct report),
‍Middle School Specialists, and Coaches & Specialists (Career, Educational, Housing).

Due to the number of Coaches & Specialists, there are two Learning Community Groups offered. You may attend either group.
Learning Communities are optional and span 90 minutes.‍

Upcoming Learning Community Dates

Supervisors & Directors
New dates announced soon!

Coaches & Specialists
New dates announced soon!

Middle School Specialists
New dates announced soon!

Please contact Emil Ramnarine at emil.ramnarine@fairfuturesny.org to register.

1-on-1 Coaching

If you are looking for a way to maximize your potential and take your work performance to the next level then 1-on-1 performance coaching is for you.
Performance coaching is now being offered to any Fair Futures staff. In these 30 or 60 minute sessions YOU get to focus on YOU. Benefits include, but are not limited to, sharpening your skills, identifying roadblocks in performance, gaining more clarity and focus, exploring your goals and aspirations and finding balance with work and life.

To schedule 1-on-1 Coaching, please contact Emil Ramnarine at emil.ramnarine@fairfuturesny.org.

Professional Development

Upcoming Trainings, Workshops, & Events

Technical Assistance

Learning Communities

1-on-1 Coaching