Classes

The primary objective of the TCU YOU^TH program is to offer professional development classes and technical assistance to help strengthen and support community partner organizations serving youth in greater Tarrant County.

Capacity Building Classes:

Through the TCU Office of Extended Education we provide professional development classes that build capacity for nonprofit and faith based organizations in the greater Tarrant County area.

Class listings and registration are handled through the TCU Office of Extended Education. Designated community partner organization may contact the TCU YOU^TH Program office for registration codes and discounts. For a complete listing and to register for professional development classes offered through TCU Office of Extended Education see www.lifelong.tcu.edu

Professional Development Classes - Spring  2008

Bring the Power of TCU to your Non-Profit or Faith-Based Organization. Get information and register at www.lifelong.tcu.edu  for courses that build the skill and confidence of your staff and volunteers.

Computer Classes

§     Using Your Computer without Fear

§    MS Word

§    MS Excel

§    Introduction to Access

§    PowerPoint Presentations

§    Not Your Father's PowerPoint

§    Intro Adobe Photoshop

§    Intro to HTML   

§    Intermediate HTML

 Non-profit  Development                                             

§    Non Profit Leadership and Governance

§    Effective Non Profit Boards

§    Non Profit Finances

§    The Prefect "Elevator Speech:" Why You Need One, How to Write One.

§    Promoting/Marketing for Non Profits

§    Design on the Fly – Powerful In-House Publications

§    Turning Good Works into Meaningful Measurement

§     The Successful Search for Private Foundation Grants

§    The Way We Think - The Way We Work

§    Generational Studies: Insights for Working with Youth Today

§    Command Spanish®: Community Spanish for Non Profits

§    Successful Community-University Partnerships through Service-Learning

 Additional Courses available in Fort Worth:

  §    Volunteer Management – Volunteer Center North Texas 

            www.volunteernorthtexas.org or call 817-927-7172

§    Grant Writing – Funding Information Center

      www.fic-ftw.org or call 817-334-0228

§    Courage to Lead – Courage and Renewal-North Texas

       www.couragenorthtexas.org  or call 817-531-4962

            Courage to Lead Single-Day Retreats

   Using the Circles of Trust model of personal and professional renewal

Listening                                 January 25, 2008

Leadership                             April 17, 2008

For further information on professional development contact:
Phone: 817-257-7132
E-mail:   youth@tcu.edu