Overview
Trainer Certification Event
March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023, 11am – 2pm Central
This workshop prepares individuals to present the information from Bridges Out of Poverty to individuals in their own organizations. The certification trains on the Bridges Out of Poverty: Individual Lens workshop and the Bridges Out of Poverty: Institutional Lens workshop. Comprehensive research and training materials are provided.
Need help meeting your prerequisite? See “Prerequisites” below for more details.
Participants will:
- Gain a deep understanding of the Bridges strategies and processes
- Develop effective poverty reduction strategies for your organization and community
- Network with and learn from others passionate about ending poverty
- Become an agent of change for your organization or community
- Tailor the Bridges strategies to your organization’s needs
As a Certified Trainer, you will receive the following benefits:
- Monthly trainer tips
- Ongoing updates
- Newsletters
- Online support
- Free shipping
- $1.50 per book discount with the purchase of 50 or more books of the same title
Additionally, As a Lifetime Trainer Certificate holder, you will:
- Receive one yearly online recertification session for free! Updated training materials are provided when you participate in a 3-hour recertification.
Prerequisites
Participants must have attended a Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities workshop.
Unable to attend these workshops? On-demand options available.
Recertification
Trainers must recertify every two years by December 31st of the second full year following certification. This recertification can be a renewal of the two-year Trainer Certification or an upgrade to a Lifetime Trainer Certificate.
Recertification may be done online or as an on-site workshop (only with sufficient demand).
View our event cancellation policy.
