(YD 6-12) Building Powerful Team Culture

SkillBuild Breakthrough Miami (Event Organizer)

Carell Dorce (Host)

This engaging session equips youth development professionals with actionable strategies to foster a strong, positive program culture that nurtures connection, safety, and belonging among youth participants. By exploring core principles and best practices, participants will gain tools to build a cohesive team environment that supports individual growth and collective success. 

What You Will Gain: 

• Understanding the Role of Program Culture: Discover how a positive program culture enhances youth development, fosters psychological safety, and promotes a sense of belonging. 
• Establishing a Behavior Code: Learn practical approaches to setting clear expectations and cultivating a shared culture of respect, inclusivity, and accountability. 
• Embracing Positive Traditions: Explore ways to create meaningful rituals and routines that strengthen community bonds and elevate program outcomes. 
• Providing Opportunities for Significance: Empower youth by recognizing their strengths and contributions and involving them in decision-making processes that enhance their sense of value. 
• Facilitating Meaningful Friendships: Develop strategies to foster teamwork, empathy, and social connections within your program. 

This training advances and aligns with the following Social & Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL-PQA) Domains: Creating Safe Spaces, Fostering Growth Mindset, Promoting Responsibility and Leadership, Supporting Youth Interests