Community Training Resources
Anchorage Youth Development Coalition is committed to providing high quality, professional training to the Anchorage community. We promote research-based training led by expert instructors. Through training AYDC strives to promote best practices in the youth development field to help build a stronger and more resilient youth community in Anchorage.
Anchorage Youth Development Academy
The Youth Development Academy is for people who work directly with youth (ages 12-18.) This is an intensive 38 hour program, based on the highly researched methods from the Center for Youth Program Quality: a partnership between the Forum for Youth Investment and High/Scope Educational Research Foundation.
Customized Training
Customized Training sessions are designed by our Youth Development Specialist to tailor fit your agency's unique needs. These training events provide an excellent opportunity for your staff to develop the skills needed to create greater positive outcomes for the youth you serve.
Brown Bag Training
The lunchtime Brown Bag Training series is offered on a regular basis at the AYDC offices. This training covers a wide range of topics that help support youth develoment workers. Our Brown Bag Training events are led by professionals in their fields.
Community Resources
AYDC is dedicated to helping the youth development field grow and flourish in the greater Anchorage area. To support this growth, AYDC provides an updated list of community trainings and resources.