Train the Trainer Workshops
"I’m excited to bring the self-evaluation techniques to staff to provide us with a rubric to hold ourselves accountable." - previous workshop participant
Participants will learn how to:
Strategies to increase student resiliency and self-empowerment to manage past trauma.
Establish a culture of learning in the kitchen and classroom through our Coaching Champions course.
Engage students from day 1 with consistent language, guidelines, and teaching techniques.
Lead effective classroom and kitchen lessons for diverse learners.
Effective student evaluations for improved departmental communications.
Build person-centric language and approach to training that fosters student growth and positive program culture.
Improve communication regarding student progression among different departments to provide a holistic approach to the student experience and training progress.
Create and enhance kitchen, classroom, and online learning environments that fit the unique populations served across the Catalyst Kitchens network.
How We Support Chef Trainers
The majority of chef instructors come into their roles with culinary backgrounds and are new to teaching or providing social services support to individuals with employment barriers. This is where Catalyst Kitchens comes in - our roles is to provide coaching, resources, and technical assistance to give these trainers, and all staff members at our member organizations for that matter, what they need to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who should attend?
This course is designed for frontline staff in programs or operations who have direct contact with students within their role. The typical attendee is a chef trainer or supervisor of operations or programs.
What is the cost?
Online workshops:
$200 for Catalyst Kitchens members
$300 for corporate and national partners
$400 for the public
In-person workshops:
$500 for Catalyst Kitchens members
$625 for corporate and national partners
$750 for the public
*all prices listed per attendee
Find your member's discount code on our member's portal here or reach out to us at info@catalystkitchens.org for a partner discount code.
Where is it located?
Our workshops will be hosted online for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 social distancing measures. We have redesigned the workshop content to include remote learning modules and student trauma resilience. We will continue to adapt to members needs as the year continues. Keep an eye on our events calendar and newsletter for details!
How do I get tickets?
Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming Train the Trainer events.