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 

Ready to join the Training of Trainers Program to become a workshop leader? Take the next step by submitting a short application. It only takes about 7 minutes to complete.

⏰ Applications are due by August 10, 2025!