Knoxville Regional Training Event

REGIONAL TRAINING EVENT - Knoxville, TN

WHEN: March 4-8, 2024

WHERE: Classes will take place at different locations around Knoxville. See class details at the links below for your specific location.

COURSES OFFERED: See below for the course schedule and the bottom of the page for course descriptions. Participants may sign up for one or more classes throughout the week. We look forward to a week of learning and networking!

Join us for a YMCA Staff Social on Tuesday, March 5^th from 4pm-6pm! Register here.

Need a refresher on the YMCA Leadership Certification levels? Click here!

Don't forget, the first level is free and self-paced! Learn more on LINK.

Curious about your personal certification status? Log into LCDC and go to My Learning> Certification Status> View Progress. The “View Progress” tab will allow users to choose which certification they are trying to achieve and then what classes they have completed or need to take. Note: Y-USA is retiring the old Team Leader track (General v1.1) and has moved towards using the Team Leader Experience Track.

HOW TO REGISTER: You can sign up for each course by the clicking the purple linked course name in the table above. Registration for all courses will close on Friday, February 23^rd.

CLASS COSTS:  With the exception of Living Our Cause Experience, all in-person one-day courses will be $100 and in-person two-day courses will be $175. This cost includes breakfast and lunch on the day of training as well as a printed course manual and supplies. Snacks will be included throughout the day. Living Our Cause will be $50 with snacks provided.

PEER COMMUNITIES GATHERING:  Join us for the inaugural In-Person Peer Communities Gathering and connect with peers throughout the TN Y Movement! Peer Communities are open to all staff and provide a space for participants to discuss emerging practices, troubleshoot common challenges, learn innovative approaches and inspire collaboration. Haven’t joined a peer community yet? Sign-up via this form.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS: We do not currently have the ability to collect payment online. Therefore, your Association will be invoiced after the in-person training event. For all YUSA courses, cancellation can happen through LCDC no later than 11:59pm on Friday, February 23^rd. Associations will be charged for any staff who registered but does not attend a training.

HOTEL INFORMATION: If you will be traveling in from out of town, we have reserved a room block at the hotel below. This hotel is recommended but not required. Training participants are responsible for their own hotel costs. The room block booking deadline is February 10^th and you can book using the link below.

• Courtyard Knoxville Downtown
• 210 West Church Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TRAINER OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS? All courses marked with an * in the table above have the ability to accommodate trainer candidates. If you are interested in serving as a trainer candidate, would like to become a trainer in the future, contact Laura Solomon at lsolomon@ymcamidtn.org.

QUESTIONS? For any questions regarding this Regional Training Event, please contact Laura Solomon at lsolomon@ymcamidtn.org.

REGIONAL TRAINING EVENT: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ADVANCED FISCAL MANAGEMENT

This course is designed for Multi-Team or Branch Leaders, and it includes an in-depth review of selected topics from the Introduction to Fiscal Management course, YMCA Best Practices and additional advanced fiscal concepts. Participants will learn to consolidate a budget, analyze budget reports and trends, forecast and implement internal controls. They will also practice communicating to various stakeholders: defending the budget, training staff, etc. This course also includes creation of dashboards and understanding financial performance indicators and ratios, balance sheets, cash flow and other fiscal concepts.

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TRAINING

This course is a two-day hands-on training for campaign directors and those individuals at the Y with major campaign responsibilities (Financial Development Staff, Executive Directors, Associate Executive Directors and CEOs). The course will cover seven distinct areas:

• Board & Staff Education
• Case Development
• Campaign Readiness
• Developing a Campaign Plan
• Recruitment & Training
• Campaign Implementation
• Campaign Evaluation

DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY 2.0

Leading with inclusion means working effectively with people of different backgrounds, experiences, opinions and perceptions.  In this interactive five-hour course you will be able to develop an awareness of the different dimensions of diversity and how to apply those in your day-to-day work.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Define diversity and inclusion.
• Recognize your dimensions of diversity and what influences those dimensions. 
• Explore dimensions of diversity and explore how they influence your perception of the world and how the world sees you.
• Explain the benefits of diversity and inclusion at your organization.
• Appreciate and have empathy for others’ dimensions of diversity and how this informs relationship-building.
• Recognize opportunities for inclusive practices among all areas of opportunity in your organization and your community.

INTRODUCTION TO LISTEN FIRST

INTRODUCTION TO LISTEN FIRST

At the Y, it can seem as if there’s so much to do with so little time to get it all done. With all of the “to-dos” it’s easy to lose sight of the time needed to engage in meaningful conversations that lead to supportive and collaborative relationships. Yet, it’s these kinds of relationships that position the Y to strengthen community.

Listen First is the core set of skills and provides the fundamentals for developing and sustaining relationships with everyone we engage at the Y, including staff, volunteers, health seekers and other members. Introduction to Listen First helps Y staff at every level and in every position gain the knowledge and skill-building practice to interact and converse in ways that supports the well-being journey of others and deepens their engagement to the Y.

Introduction to Listen First is a hands-on learning experience that engages course participants in lively discussions that enables them to put skills to practice and challenges them to think differently about how they interact with others.

Listen First skills are developed with time and practice. To complement the classroom experience and provide additional opportunity to practice the skills, course participants are required to participate in four, 1-hour conference calls following the classroom session. The dates and times for these calls are determined by the trainer per the availability of course participants.

LEADING PEOPLE

Leading People is a course that develops and supports Y leaders to be successful at inspiring, motivating, compelling, supporting, and sustaining effective people. Whether it is a team you are assigned, create, or serve in the Y or in your community, this course will help you build the competencies to lead others in a supportive, inspiring, and non-authoritative or managerial way.

Be prepared to learn and develop competencies on topics such as:

• understanding yourself as a leader
• building a collaborative community of people committed to achieving collective goals
• creating a positive environment where all can thrive
• establishing a trusting communication style that supports others to develop into stronger leaders

LIVING OUR CAUSE EXPERIENCE

Living Our Cause Experience is an interactive session aimed at empowering staff supervisors to lead culture building strategies in their Y and ultimately understand the role they play in creating meaningful experiences for staff, volunteers and members. From this inspiring class, participants will walk away with practical tips on how to influence a cause-driven culture where all people know – and feel – that the Y is a charitable cause that transforms lives and engages leaders at all levels along the way.  This course replaces the former Experience Storytelling and Living Our Cause Experience courses.

VOLUNTEERISM

The YMCA is both a volunteer led and driven organization which continues to be rooted in the spirit of community volunteerism. The course is designed for any level of staff who work in a Y where volunteers support programs, assist with special events, serve on committee or boards, raise funds, or serve to make their communities a better place to live. Learn why volunteers are essential to the YMCA's cause and to our future as a vital not for profit committed to developing community beyond our walls.  This interactive course will strengthen the volunteer culture at your Y.