Following are comments and reviews that we’ve received from participants of our trainings.
Building Developmental Assets in School Communities
“In my 25 years of teaching, I had never been to a training like this! It was truly amazing that one person could touch so many people.”
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Change of Heart: Creating a More Caring School Climate
“The kids have been great since the retreat, and I’m enjoying knowing 30 more names. It’s so great to see them in the hall, and they’re all smiling. One parent e-mailed us and shared that her son used to get up in the morning and ask to stay home. Since the retreat, he wakes up smiling and is looking forward to being here. Thanks for working with us!”
—Principal
Reservoir High School
Maryland
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Leading with Assets: A Powerful Leadership Event for Young People
“I benefited from planning out the ideas that we want to achieve.”
“My favorite part was doing all the different and enjoyable activities. I feel like today really impacted people! And I had a lot of fun!”
—Student Participant
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More Than Just a Place to Go: Using Developmental Assets to Strengthen Your Youth-Serving Program
“The workshop helped show how to take what we do now with our young people and improve our methods to implement the ideas wit easy by keeping it simple.”
“The trainer was very good at timing activities to get the audience up and moving.”
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Introducing Developmental Assets
“I came to this training session not having a clue what this would be about. I learned wonderful ways to make kids feel valuable”.
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Everyone’s An Asset Builder: Integrating Developmental Assets into Your Life
“Excellent, so worthwhile!”
“I feel the training empowered me and I’m excited to start the implementation of the asset message at home!”
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Training of Trainers: Building Developmental Assets in School Communities
“It is refreshing to attend a workshop that affirms healthy relationships.”
“Not only am I learning about how to empower students, but myself as well.”
“The trainer created the perfect environment to learn and experiment with the information. It was a very beneficial use of two precious days.”
“Wow! This workshop will help me better my multiple responsibilities with my staff and the kids we all work with!”
“Since I began working 1 1/2 years ago with at-risk youth, I have been searching for just this type of information.”
—Gayle Guest
Middle School Teacher
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Training of Trainers: Essentials of Asset Building
“I fully participated in the Search Institute Essentials of Asset Building TOT…our wonderful facilitator was Flora Sanchez…although I had some vague familiarity of the Developmental Assets, I did not fully comprehend the opportunity laid before me. Even on the way to the first morning of the training, my thoughts were preoccupied with the notion that I must be crazy for choosing a workshop over relaxing at home. It became apparent very quickly on the first day that my so called ‘vacation’ would become transformational…after 25 years of advocating for young people, I had recently grown tired and discouraged. As a result of attending this workshop and reading your materials, my hope for the future is fully restored.”
—Linda R. Walls, CEO
Just Cause Consulting
Chestertown, MD
“I did not expect to be completely equipped with so many rich resources. The use of written materials, interactive activities, and the modeling by the trainer was extremely helpful…”
“I think identifying key organizations is very important and how to approach them and would have liked a longer discussion or more information on that subject.”
“I really appreciated this training at Search and having direct access to staff there.”
“Lots of info. Very usable. Enjoyed listening to what people who work for Search had to say. Very informative. I appreciated that the trainer was not afraid to be himself and show his emotions and humor.”
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Customized Keynotes and Conference Packages
“James Vollbracht is an inspirational communicator and outstanding keynoter. He Simplifies complex ideas with real-life story telling and a great sense of humor that motivates and inspires. He received the highest ratings for his presentational skills and engaging style. He is a terrific asset champion”.
—Dave Thorton
President, CEO
YMCA Santa Clara Valley
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Assets in Action
“This workshop really opened my perspective about what I can do to make the community a better place and gave me simple things I can do like just smiling at people more.”
Learn about Assets in Action, an updated training for community-wide, asset-building initiatives
Healthy Communities • Healthy Youth Conference Workshops
“After my session titled Assets 101 with trainer Sandra Harris, I had a better understanding of what this conference was all about. She gave meaning to asset building and made it come to life through the video. As session goers wiped their eyes from tears of happiness, I realized that this is what we are here for! Thank you Sandra for helping me understand and for helping me help the youth of Richmond, Indiana”.
—Denise C. Retz
Special Events Coordinator
City of Richmond, Indiana
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