AMACHI TRAINING INSTITUTE | UPCOMING TRAINING

The Amachi Training Institute provides hands-on training for local organizations mentoring children of incarcerated parents. Whether an organization is in the proposal phase or has been up and running for a few months, the Amachi Training Institute offers valuable guidance on each stage of program development - from recruitment of volunteers and children to data collection and evaluation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The intensive one-and-a-half-day training offers a comprehensive introduction to the Amachi model. Participants learn effective strategies for recruiting pastors, volunteers, and children and have the opportunity to practice these strategies during a variety of role-play sessions. Guest speakers provide significant insights while leading workshops on topics such as establishing and maintaining relationships with pastors, record keeping and data collection, and making and maintaining matches. The training provides beneficial lessons learned from the development and implementation of Amachi and offers attendees a roadmap for applying the Amachi model in their communities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Amachi Training Institute welcomes any representative from a local organization that mentors children of incarcerated parents, including organizations with public or private funding and paid or volunteer staff. The training is most beneficial for representatives who are responsible for planning the development of an Amachi--modeled program in their community; recruiting religious leaders, volunteers, and children for the program; or monitoring and evaluating the program.

PAST ATTENDEES

The Amachi Training Institute has helped more than 800 organizations in 47 states develop mentoring children of prisoners programs and is a useful resource for many agencies. Here’s what attendees have said about the Institute.

“This (training) was very informative. I had a great time hearing from Rev. Dr. Goode. I will go back to North Texas and set the standard for what true mentoring through Amachi is all about.”

“This training has been very helpful. We have a new program in Baltimore and this has helped me to get back on track. It has given me renewed strength to go forth and concentrate on getting one mentor for one child for one hour once a week.”

UPCOMING TRAININGS

April 22 - 23, 2010 - CANCELED

ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST FOUR BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRAINING. LATE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Location:

Public/Private Ventures
2000 Market Street
Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Times:

Day 1: noon - 6 pm

Day 2: 8 am - 2 pm

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM: ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST FOUR BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRAINING. LATE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Amachi Training Institute Registration Form

 

HOTEL INFORMATION :

Our offices are located in Center City (downtown Philadelphia). Below is a list of a few of the hotels that are within walking distance to our site (2000 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19012).

Crowne Plaza Center City Philadelphia (2 blocks from our office)

1800 Market Street (18th & Market Streets)

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Main 215-561-7500

www.crowneplaza.com

 

The Westin Hotel Center City Philadelphia (3 blocks from our office)

99 South 17th Street at Liberty Place

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-563-1600

www.westin.com


The Embassy Suites Hotel Center City Philadelphia (4 blocks from our office)

1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-561-1776

www.embassysuites.com


The Latham Hotel Center City Philadelphia (4 blocks from our office)

135 South 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-563-7474

www.lathamhotel.com

 

TRANSPORTATION:

Shuttle service for Philadelphia International Airport is the Lady Liberty Airport Shuttle. Reservations are not necessary. The Lady Liberty van runs 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. You can locate Lady Liberty shuttle vans at the baggage claim area or by dialing #27 on any airport phone. Lady Liberty will prearrange shuttle service also. Shuttle service cost is $ 8 each way to Center City.

(Taxi cab service from the Philadelphia Airport to the center city downtown area is a flat rate of $26.50 each way.)

Central Parking is located two blocks from our office at 21st & Ludlow Streets (on 21st Street between Market and Chestnut Streets). Arrival before 9:00am is $13.50 and arrival after 9:00am is $16.00.

CONTACT:

AMACHI TRAINING INSTITUTE

mwalker@ppv.org

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