Thinking for a Change - Training for Trainers (Minnesota)

This is a partnership training program with the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The in-person portion of this training will be held in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers allows corrections agencies to grow their trainer team, support internal sustainability of Thinking for a Change facilitator training, and increase capacity to deliver Thinking for a Change to correctional clients.

Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers is a blended learning experience that combines virtual and face-to-face learning and totals 73 hours over six weeks.

Cost:

NIC provides the training at no cost (no fees or tuition to the host agency or participants). Participants and/or their agencies are responsible for transportation costs, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses related to participation in the training program. Participants and/or their agencies are responsible for printing all required program materials.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be employed by or contracted with a governmental corrections agency.
• Applicants should be in teams of 2-3 participants from each agency (except the host/partner agency).
• Each applicant must provide:
  • Verification of minimum 32 hours of T4C Facilitator Training
  • Verification of delivery of two full rounds of T4C with correctional clients
  • A 5-minute video demonstrating T4C facilitation skills and curriculum knowledge
  • Approval letter signed by the Agency CEO

Questions? Contact Lisa Morgan, National Programs Advisor - lmorgan2@bop.gov