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Training for Trainers - November 5-7, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - Learn More

BIPOC Training for Trainers - December 8-10, 2025 - Outside Philadelphia, PA - Learn More

Training for Trainers

Application Deadline: September 10, 2025

Location: The venue is under 20 miles South of LAX (30-90 min. drive, depending on traffic) and under 20 miles West of Long Beach Airport (30-60 min. drive, depending on traffic). The venue is wheelchair accessible.

BIPOC Training for Trainers

Application Deadline: September 10, 2025

Open to Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color using training and group facilitation toward social justice movement building.

Location: The venue is in the Philadelphia suburbs, a 30 minute drive from downtown Philadelphia and 15 minute drive from Philadelphia International Airport. The venue is accessible for smaller wheelchairs, but may not be able to accommodate larger ones through all doorways; please let us know if you use a wheelchair and have questions about access. There is an 8 minute walk between the training room and the dining hall.

TRAINING FOR TRAINERS

Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

Workshop offered as part of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Project. Majority participants from the state of PA. Applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to apply to regional workshops, but spots are more limited.

Location: The venue is in the Philadelphia suburbs, a 30 minute drive from downtown Philadelphia and 15 minute drive from Philadelphia International Airport. The venue is accessible for smaller wheelchairs, but may not be able to accommodate larger ones through all doorways; please let us know if you use a wheelchair and have questions about access.

ADVANCED TRAINING OF TRAINERS (ADTOT)

Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

To be eligible for this workshop, you must have already attended a Training for Trainers, formerly Training for Social Action Trainers (TSAT). Contact us if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you prefer to apply by phone, call 267-607-9263.

Location: The venue is in the Philadelphia suburbs, a 30 minute drive from downtown Philadelphia and 15 minute drive from Philadelphia International Airport. The venue is accessible for smaller wheelchairs, but may not be able to accommodate larger ones through all doorways; please let us know if you use a wheelchair and have questions about access.

I'd like my application to be considered for all workshops, above

If you'd like your application considered for all workshops above, check this box. Please check workshop eligibility. You may be accepted into any workshop as the application deadlines pass, with preference given to your answer to "Which workshop are you applying to?" above.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns (i.e. she/her, they/them, he/him)

Phone Number

Email

Country (If applying from outside United States or Canada, please contact TFC before submitting this application)

Street Address

Street Address, Line 2 (optional)

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Background Information

To select multiple choices, hold down "Ctrl" or "Command" key while clicking on the items you want to select.

What issues/sectors do you work in? (please choose only 1-3 that best describe(s) your work)

Which social change roles describe you? (Please choose 1-3 that best describe(s) your role)

Racial & Ethnic Identity. Choose all that apply

Other Racial & Ethnic Identity (optional)

Class Background. Choose all that apply

Class Background (optional). Share anything else you'd like us to know about your class background.

Other aspects of who you are that you want to mention?

Are you a part of an organization or group? We prioritize applicants who are actively part of a group or organization.

Yes

No

Logistics

Lodging is provided onsite for those who request it in advance. For those who request lodging, the cost is included in your training fee.

Lodging is provided at the training venue. Do you need housing during the workshop?

Yes, I'd like TFC to provide lodging at the workshop venue.

No, I will commute to the workshop each day

Please indicate your lodging preferences below. We cannot guarantee single rooms for all participants. If you come early or stay late, we cannot provide additional meals outside of workshop hours; you may need to travel for food options.

I need my own room to attend this training

I'm okay staying in a shared room, with roommates

Dietary Preferences. Choose all that apply.

Meat

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free, preference

Gluten Free, allergy or severe intolerance

Dairy Free

Additional Dietary Needs. Include any allergies, severe intolerances, or other strict restrictions. (optional)

How did you hear about this workshop? (i.e. newsletter, a friend, facebook, etc. If you heard about this workshop from a TFC trainer or a previous workshop attendee, please share their name.)

Anything else you'd like us to know? Feel free to share accessibility requests or additional needs. (optional)

We aim to make this workshop as accessible to you as possible. If you anticipate an accommodation that would support you to participate fully, please let us know. For example, throughout the workshop participants will be invited to participate in movement-based activities, which may involve walking, stretching, jumping, or lifting your arms over your head. We aim to adjust these activities as needed to meet the needs of the participants in the room, and encourage you to note here if you have mobility-related access needs. If you need a lodging room with less walking or stairs, access to comfier or larger seating options, dimmer lighting options, or any other accommodations, please let us know. Due to the nature of the venues we work with, we may not be able to accommodate all requests, but we will aim to communicate transparently in advance of the workshop.

Childcare & Caregiver Support

We offer a limited number of cash stipends for parents and caregivers who need to arrange care back home in order to attend the workshop. If you request a stipend, we do not require documentation of how you use it. Possible uses could include: paying a childcare or eldercare provider while you are at the workshop; paying for food, travel, or lost wages for a family member who is taking on care responsibilities during your absence; other childcare and caregiving uses that will support your attendance. Depending on your circumstances, the stipend may not cover the full associated costs of care, but is meant to make the workshop more accessible. If you request a stipend, we’ll follow up directly with the amount available and next steps.

Yes, I'd like to request a caregiver stipend

Fee: How much can you pledge to contribute toward registration, if your application is accepted?

This workshop is sliding scale, $100-$1,000. The true cost is $1,000 per participant. Our sliding scale honors different abilities to pay and helps us compensate trainers, staff, and accessibility providers fairly. We ask organizations and individuals with large budgets to pay at the higher rates to support the sustainability of this program and help us accept more folks who pledge lower amounts. We acknowledge the different costs and considerations around your attendance, including childcare/caregiving, time away from paid work, and more, and we offer lower fee options for participants who are not able to pay at a higher rate. Scholarship options below.

$100

$200

$325

$450

$600

$800

$1,000

ADTOT Fee: How much can you pledge to contribute toward registration, if your application is accepted? Fees include meals and on-site housing, for all who request it.

$150

$300

$500

$800

$1,100

$1,500

$2,000

This workshop is sliding scale, $150-$2,000. The true cost is $2,000 per participant. Our sliding scale honors different abilities to pay and helps us compensate trainers, staff, and accessibility providers fairly. We ask organizations and individuals with large budgets to pay at the higher rates to support the sustainability of this program and help us accept more folks who pledge lower amounts. We acknowledge the different costs and considerations around your attendance, including childcare/caregiving, time away from paid work, and more, and we offer lower fee options for participants who are not able to pay at a higher rate. Scholarship options below.

Do you wish to apply for a scholarship?

Yes

No

Covid Protocol

We've set covid and health precautions uniquely for each workshop. Please indicate any needs related to covid precautions, and read the full protocol below.

COVID-19 vaccination prior to the workshop is required to attend. What is your vaccination status?

Fully vaccinated

Vaccinated without booster

Not vaccinated

COVID-19 Safety Protocol

Vaccination: Although strongly encouraged, COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend this workshop. Some participants may not have received vaccination prior to the workshop.

Masks: Mask-wearing is not mandated during this workshop. We encourage and support voluntary mask-wearing, but it is not required, unless there is a known exposure during the workshop. We encourage everyone wear masks during their travel to the workshop.

Testing: All participants and trainers will be asked to rapid test each day before the training begins. Rapid tests will be provided.

Other Protocol: If someone learns during the workshop that they've had exposure (i.e. family member back home tests positive), we will disclose this to the group. They will be asked to show proof of a negative rapid test each day, before attending this workshop. If a workshop participant tests positive or experiences symptoms during the workshop, they will not be permitted back into the workshop. We will disclose to the group, offer a fee refund and offer reasonable support around travel back home or quarantine. If someone tests positive for covid or experiences symptoms within 14 days after the workshop, we will share this information with all participants so they can determine if they need to get tested or take other measures. If the workshop is canceled for all participants due to COVID-19 exposure or risk, we will offer a refund for participant fees. If any of this protocol changes, we will let you know as soon as possible.

COVID-19 Safety Protocol

Vaccination: Although strongly encouraged, COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend this workshop. Some participants may not have received vaccination prior to the workshop.

Masks: Mask-wearing is not mandated during this workshop. We encourage and support voluntary mask-wearing, but it is not required. We will have masks available for participants who choose to wear one.

Testing: All participants and trainers are asked to rapid test once prior to the workshop.

Other Protocol: If someone has known exposure during the workshop (i.e. family member back home tests positive), we will disclose this to the group. The exposed person will be asked to do a rapid test each day before the session begins, results will be shared with the group. That person will be asked to wear a mask, regardless of other mask protocol for the workshop. If a workshop participant tests positive or experiences symptoms during the workshop, they will not be permitted back into the workshop. We will disclose to the group, offer a fee refund and offer reasonable support around travel back home or quarantine. If someone tests postive for Covid or experiences symptoms within 10 days after the workshop, we will share this information with all participants so they can determine if they need to get tested or take other measures. If the workshop is cancelled for all participants due to COVID-19 exposure or risk, TFC will offer a refund for participant fees.

If any of this protocol changes, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Do you understand and agree to the Covid Protocol, above?

Yes

No

What else would you like us to know about your health, the health of your family, or other needs with regards to COVID? (Optional) (i.e. immunocompromised; unvaccinated young children)