Come learn about how to keep the children and youth in your program safe by implementing different supervision tips and tricks. Learn more about your role as a teacher and also how to create a safe environment that allows for safe and successful supervision. This workshop will focus on OCFS regulations for School-Age Care. Join […]
We will building circuits and create reusable circuit components from common or easily purchased materials such as paper, copper tape, paper clips, aluminum foil, etc. Outcomes: - Explore simple circuit theory - Build reusable circuit components that students can bring home - Identify online resources for similar ideas About the Presenter: Walt received his bachelor's […]
Register Here Want to start a STEM club, but not sure where to begin? Maybe you have limited time, resources, or STEM experience—but you know how important it is to create hands-on, engaging STEM opportunities for students. This interactive, practical session will walk you through everything you need to confidently launch a fun, sustainable STEM […]
Many afterschool professionals have to handle challenging behaviors on a regular basis. In this workshop we will identify behavior challenges we may see in a school-age setting and we will unpack them to discover what is behind the behavior. Based on real-life scenarios, we will have discussions around proactive strategies to stop the unwanted behaviors […]
Description: Chip Kids is a series of short videos that explore STEM concepts related to microchips. Microchips are found in electronic devices all around us, from computers to rocket […]
Northland Workforce Training Center was strategically built in 2018 in Buffalo NY to serve as a pipeline to great careers in advanced manufacturing. We currently have 3,000 open jobs to […]
PART 1 (Skill Areas 1-7) August 25-December 25, 2025 Instructor: Carla Stough Huffman Seeking a path to fulfill the educational prerequisites for a site director role in a school-age program? Interested in expanding your skill set and preparing for leadership opportunities? Explore our SAC Credential Courses—a perfect fit for your goals! Cost $1,125.00 per semester. Individuals must take both […]
Program directors play a vital role in hiring, training, and supporting staff to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children. This course will guide directors in reviewing and strengthening their program’s health and safety policies and procedures to align with high-quality standards. Participants will benefit most by bringing a copy of their current policies […]
Begins September 18 9:00am -12:00pm (September 18-December 18, 2025) Course Description The School Age Care Credential Course is an in-depth study of competency standards that reflect best practices in after-school programs. This course is specifically designed for individuals currently employed in school age child care programs, who serve children ages 5 to 13 years old. […]
January/February 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Directors are responsible for hiring, training, and maintaining staff who provide a healthy and safe environment for children. This course will help directors look at policies and procedures that reinforce high-quality health and safety practices. Directors will get the most out of this training if they bring a copy […]
