Training of Trainers Institutes
UFE is one of the few national organizations that trains and supports a network of volunteer economics educators. We now have hundreds of active volunteer trainers nationwide. These trained workshop leaders conduct programs on the changing economy across the country. UFE holds Training of Trainers Institutes several times a year.
Registration for our next training is open now! Click here to learn more about it.
Who Should Attend?
The Training of Trainers Institute serves activists, educators, organizers, clergy and laypersons working on issues of economic or social justice. It also accepts applications from trainers seeking to improve their teaching skills and become more comfortable presenting economic information.
The Institute's Curriculum
The Institute will cover:
- Recent economic trends;
- How rules and policies have contributed to the growing divide;
- A brief history of US popular resistance to economic inequality;
- Strategies for reversing the growing economic divide;
- Practice in how to lead workshops on economic inequality;
- Joining UFE's growing network of popular economics educators; and
- Building community among others working for economic justice.
Logistics
Mini Conference: UFE offers half-day versions of the full three-day Institute. The same material is covered in an abbreviated version. To request a Mini-Institute, email training@faireconomy.org
Full Institute: Each three-day Institute consists of work sessions in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with breaks during the day to allow participants to take advantage of recreational attractions available at the conference sites.
Each Institute features presentations of several of UFE's workshops; a review of the key principles and practices of popular education; time for small teams to plan, practice and get feedback on activities from the Growing Divide workshop; sessions on responding to challenging questions and difficult participants; and mini-workshops such as Globalization for Beginners, Closing the Racial Wealth Divide, or Challenging Corporate Rule.
Please plan to attend the full Institute in order to get the maximum benefit of the training. Materials, including a Trainer's Manual, a detailed agenda for the Institute, and short readings, will be sent to all registrants prior to the training to help participants prepare. To request a Full Training of Trainers Institute, email training@faireconomy.org.
Cost
Sliding Fee Scale: $500 - $1,500 (based on what you or your organization can afford). This includes all meals, accommodations, training materials, and a one-year UFE Membership (worth $25). Transportation is not included in the fee.
A minimum $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of application. A payment of at least 50% of the fee is due two weeks prior to the Institute. Payment in full is due one week before the start of the Institute.
Scholarships
We have limited funds available for scholarships to help offset a portion of the Institute's cost. These are available for participants representing community and grassroots organizations with limited financial resources. Applicants will have the opportunity to request aid after submitting the registration application.
Support
We welcome contributions and sponsorships from well-funded organizations and individuals to help facilitate the participation of less well-funded groups. Gifts are tax deductible. Please click here to contribute!
For More Information
Contact us at training@faireconomy.org.
