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The Workforce Development System & the Professional Development of Youth Service Professionals: Why Professional Development?

Nov 16, 2006 Publication
Briefs

This is an InfoBrief identifying benefits of professional development of youth service professionals and suggesting actions for policymakers eager to support such training in their areas.

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Business meeting to blend and braid funding streams to support program sustainability and success. Also, charts and colorful stickie notes.

KSA Professional Development Assessment for Organizations and Systems

Nov 16, 2006 Resources

A tool for organizations and systems to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of youth service professionals and create a professional development agenda.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Assessment for Youth Service Professionals

Nov 16, 2006 Resources

This is a chart of competency areas to allow youth service professionals to assess their knowledge, skills, and abilities and set professional development goals based on the assessment.

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Youth Service Professionals engage with each other.

KSA Professional Development Plan

Nov 16, 2006 Publication

This planning tool is for youth service professionals to assess their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), set professional development goals based on this assessment, and track progress towards those goals.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Youth Service Professionals: The Centerpiece of a Successful Workforce Development System

May 15, 2004 Publication
Guides

This is a paper addressing the need for an effective professional development system for youth service practitioners and suggesting steps to ensure skilled staff serve youth and employers.

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