Training and Professional Development

The Coalition offers opportunities for training and professional development to our members through our case manager trainings, information sessions and General Membership meetings.

Due to COVID-19, we are currently hosting trainings and meetings via Zoom. Sign up for our email updates to learn more about upcoming trainings and workshops.

We strive to offer high quality workshops and training to help case managers and direct service providers do their jobs well and stay informed about key issues affecting their clients. We work with local experts to secure skilled trainers who can speak with authority, focus on practical skills and applied knowledge, and provide accurate and timely information.

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Click here for information about Membership, including General Membership Meetings.

Upcoming Trainings:

Financial Empowerment Series: Additional Tools for Homeless Service Providers

Following our July 2020 Financial Empowerment Workshop, the Coalition on Homelessness and Hopelink are offering a series of monthly mini-trainings to further explore the Your Money, Your Goals (YMYG) toolkit. We plan to take a closer look at topics such as how to discuss finances, setting financial goals, earning income while maintaining public benefit eligibility and dynamic budgeting.

Join our first session on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 10 – 11 a.m. We will introduce the Your Money, Your Goals toolkit and how to discuss finances with clients. Register here.

Generally, the last Wednesday of the month. Please note these dates and topics are subject to change as we adapt the series. Future training dates:

  • October 28, 2020: Setting Goals
  • No training in November due to holidays
  • December 2, 2020: Saving
  • January 27, 2021: Tracking income& benefits

Past trainings have educated our members about: