Development Objectives: Upon completing this segment, in approximately three months, the apprentice should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Enjoyment of working with youth in the program.
2. Interest in the well­being of young people and co­workers in the program.
3. A personal “vision” of youth development work.
4. Knowledge of youth development concepts, including youth development, developmental outcomes, resiliency, opportunities, services, and supports.
5. Knowledge of the organization’s youth programs and activities.
6. Ability to listen actively.
7. Ability to give and receive feedback.
8. Ability to establish appropriate “boundaries” with youth.
9. Knowledge of employment policies, procedures, and processes.
10. Knowledge of workplace health, safety, and emergency procedures.
11. Ability to communicate and relate to co-workers.
12. Ability to manage time and organize work assignments.
13. Ability to use Word to create and edit documents.
14. Ability to use email.
15. Experience assisting with the coordination and implementation of a youth program and applying professional attitudes, knowledge, and techniques while working with youth.

Development Objectives: Upon completing this segment, in approximately three months, the apprentice should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Belief in the potential of all youth.
2. Appreciation for how young people’s developmental differences and competencies strengthen the youth program.
3. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics and competencies of specific youth in the youth program.
4. Knowledge of the dimensions of adolescent development.
5. Knowledge of the components of self esteem and competency.
6. Knowledge of words that describe feelings.
7. Knowledge of other organizations serving youth in the program.
8. Ability to affirm and validate youths' feelings and ideas.
9. Ability to show empathy toward youth.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with youth.
11. Ability to create a social environment of membership in program activities.
12. Ability to co-lead an activity.
13. Knowledge of organization's mission and programs.
14. Ability to form and maintain workplace relationships.
15. Ability to conduct a search on the internet.
16. Experience assisting with the coordination and implementation of a youth program and applying professional attitudes, knowledge, and techniques while working with youth.
17. Experience co­leading an activity in the youth program.

Development Objectives: Upon completing this segment, in approximately six months, the apprentice should be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Make the connection between workplace behavior and activities, and personal vision.
2. Knowledge of how the theories and research about adolescents' physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development are applied to program implementation.
3. Knowledge of youth self-assessment instruments and processes.
4. Ability to help youth assess their strengths, interests, and competencies.
5. Ability to help youth take next steps toward their developmental goals, including developing individual program plans.
6. Ability to nurture and confirm young people's development.
7. Ability to track and evaluate youth progress.
8. Ability to apply principles of group work and facilitation.
9. Ability to create, organize, and maintain accurate documentation.
10. Ability to represent the program or organization in an external setting.
11. Experience assisting with the coordination and implementation of a youth program and applying professional attitudes, knowledge, and techniques while working with youth.
12. Experience leading an activity in the youth program.