Current Training Opportunities

The Rural Youth Institute provides training and technical assistance, develops and disseminates resources, and empowers youth development practitioners to drive change in rural communities by implementing innovative and effective mentoring, youth development, and relationship-centered strategies in their programs. 

RYI partners with Trekkers Training Institute to provide training and support for youth development practitioners.

Current Training Opportunities:

1. Building Bonds: Long-Term Engagement through Fostering Belonging

   An in-depth exploration into the techniques and methodologies designed to create a nurturing environment where youth feel valued, respected, and intrinsically connected. This training delves into the nuances of cohort-based programming, long-term mentoring, and the power of intentional relational outreach to keep youth engaged for the long haul.

2. Empowerment Progression: From Belonging to Leadership in Rural Youth

   A transformative journey charting the progression from creating foundational feelings of belonging in youth to empowering them with leadership skills, self-advocacy, and community impact. This training is crucial for organizations looking to cultivate the next generation of rural leaders.

3. Guiding Adolescence: Multi-Year Support Strategies for Pivotal Years

   Adolescence is a pivotal period of growth, challenges, and self-discovery. This training offers a deep dive into crafting multi-tiered student support systems, bridging the 8th-9th grade transition, and developing Individual Growth Plans that guide youth throughout their adolescent years, ensuring they are well-prepared for what lies ahead.

4. Community Roots: Family and Community Engagement in Elevating Rural Aspirations

   Rural communities thrive on the power of collective effort. Dive into the importance of family relationships, strategies for inclusive family engagement, and how to harness community support to elevate and realize the aspirations of rural youth.

Training fees vary. Contact don@ruralyouthinstitute.org for more information about training opportunities for youth development practitioners.