Become a Workshop Leader in your own community—

Join the Training-of-Trainers Program!

This 2-part training series is for youth interested in supporting their peers with healthy social media engagement.

Through the program, trainees will learn to effectively deliver workshops in their communities as #GoodforMEdia (#GFM) Workshop Leaders, sharing strategies to balance tech and social media use. Explore our past workshops.

Creation of the Training-of-Trainers Program 

The #GFM Training-of-Trainers Program equips youth (ages 15 - 22) with the knowledge, tools, and skills to help their peers safely and effectively navigate the digital world. While our #GoodforMEdia team of passionate youth leaders has offered many workshops over the years, we are limited by our locations and busy schedules. For this reason, the Training-of-Trainers program was created, so that we can expand the reach of #GoodforMEdia and more young people have the opportunity to learn strategies for tech use that centers their mental health.

Join the Training-of-Trainers Program 

Trainee Expectations

After completing the training, participants will be expected to facilitate at least 2 workshops in their community within 6 to 12 months of being trained. Each trainee will receive a Training-of-Trainers toolkit, which includes:

  • A facilitation guide

  • Slide templates

  • Resources used in our workshops

  • And more!

Workshop leaders will need to identify an adult ally (e.g. teacher, advisor, community center lead, etc.) to support their workshop. #GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders and adult allies will offer virtual guidance, but trainees are responsible for planning and leading their own sessions. Additional expectations:

  • Stay connected through regular check-ins with the #GFM team. 

  • Submit workshop evaluation forms 

  • Share workshop feedback results the #GFM leadership team

Eligibility

  • Must be between 15-22 years old

  • Based within the United States

  • Have a passion for youth wellbeing

  • Have capacity to attend the training series on the following dates:

🗓️ Wed. Sep. 3, 2025 - Orientation

🗓️ Wed. Sep. 10, 2025 - Training Day #1

🗓️ Wed. Sep. 17, 2025 - Training Day #2 

  • Commit to fulfilling the programs obligations 

  • Must be available to lead 2 workshops in your own community within one year

  • Lived experience in navigating the challenges and benefits of social media and technology

  • Understanding social media and technology use is a complex and nuanced experience for teens.

  • Some public speaking and/or facilitation skills and/or interest in growing their facilitation and leadership skills

How to Apply 

⏰ Applications closed on August 10, 2025.