The King County Youth Marijuana Prevention and Education Program is sponsoring three free trainings in Spring 2017. (Click the images to enlarge.)
NAVIGATING PREVENTION SCIENCE: THE ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Description: Participants will learn the basics of community-level youth substance abuse prevention and can apply learnings to develop grant applications or new projects and initiatives.
Who should attend: Anyone who hasn’t been to the Washington Substance Abuse Prevention Systems Training (WA SAPST) or are newer to community-based substance abuse prevention work. 2 hours of continuing education are available.
Registration: prevention_workshop.eventbrite.com by April 7, 2017
Location: Tukwila Community Center – Banquet Room C, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT (for adults!)
Friday, May 12th, 2017, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Description: Youth motivational speaker Scott Backovich will lead a fun, action packed, skill building training to teach adults how to engage, captivate, and inspire youth into taking positive action in their own lives and in their local communities. Lunch is provided! There is space for up to 100 attendees, so please distribute this opportunity widely.
Registration: youth_engagement.eventbrite.com by May 5, 2017
Location: New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave South, Seattle
USING DATA TO PROMOTE YOUR PROGRAM
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Description: Learn where to find reliable data on marijuana use and to communicate effectively to tell your story.
Registration: SAVE THE DATE. More information and link to register coming soon!
Location: Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
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