Conference & Workshops

Thrive! The Canadian Centre for Positive Youth Development is dedicated to providing opportunities for caring individuals to gather and learn from and with each other.  Our training workshops and national conference are two of the opportunities we actively promote.

 

Positive Youth Development Workshops

Thrive! has a network of top-notch professional trainers who are equipped to deliver leading workshops in various approaches and programs in support of our mission of providing leadership, knowledge, and resources to develop healthy, capable young Canadians of strong character.

A wide variety of speaking and training options are available with topics ranging from Asset Building and Postiive Prevention to Community Asset Mapping and Mobilization are available. 

  • To view the Training Flyer click here.
  • To view a chart that outlines the attributes of our core training workshops click here.
  • For more information about the workshop Thrive! offers click here.
National Conference

Many recent national conferences have focused on what’s wrong with our kids - bullying, violence, ‘at risk’ and the list goes on and on.  We’re taking this opportunity to focus on what’s working and share our stories with others who know that focusing on strengths can be far more productive than trying to ‘fix’ what’s wrong.  When young people possess the necessary skills and competencies for life they are less likely to get involved with the negative influences and risk taking behaviour.

Click on the logo above to see all the highlights of the fist three years of the Helping Canadian Kids Thrive! National Conference on Positive Youth Development!  It's a PDF but a pretty large file (1.6MB).
Our conference goals include –
  1. Connecting Canadians of all ages involved in strengths-based youth development
  2. Investigating how communities can prevent crime through social development, awareness and engagement
  3. Educating and exciting participants about what is available to support your Positive Youth Development efforts through Asset Building, Community Development, Youth Engagement, Youth Entrepreneurship and other effective approaches.

Click here for more information about Helping Canadian Kids Thrive! 2010