Academy of Professional

Development

Offering courses and training on a variety of topics relevant to the not-for-profit sector.

Welcome!

Come and see what we are all about.

The Academy provides training opportunities and professional development for staff at non-profit organizations across Ontario. By bringing in trainers with expertise relevant to the sector, the Academy can help your workers develop practical skills that improve the delivery and quality of your services.


Please see your training options below, and be sure to follow up with us if you have any questions. To contact us directly please call 416-658-2266 or email training@reconnect.on.ca for further details.

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Hosted Training Sessions

In-person and virtual training sessions and events are held on a regular basis, posted on our website, and open for registration.

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Facilitate Custom Training

We work with organizations upon request to develop custom training sessions to meet their unique needs. The Academy will help find a trainer and finalize requirements.

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Training Plans

The Academy works with organizations, partnerships and associations to develop and facilitate a multi-session training calendar that aligns with their strategic planning.

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Reviews

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The Facilitator Frank was very effective in his presentation. I appreciated his ability to allow for a lot of dialogue, ability to have a variety of opinions and providing direction or explanation on choices

Participant in Measuring and Evaluating

The session was so informative. I got to learn more about ethics and all the different approaches to different situations

Participant from Ethics

The pace of the presenter was perfect. Lots of great content and resources and time for discussion

Participant in The Fundamentals of Trauma

The lawyers were exceptionally knowledgeable and prepared

Participant from Employment Law

I enjoyed the conversations around harm reduction and the tools that we were given

Participant in People who use Substances

There needs to be more programs like this

Participant in Homeless/Houseless Individuals