If you answer “yes” or even “maybe” to these questions, come join us for Trainer’s EDGE! It’s so much more than “just training.” The Trainer’s EDGE helps develop the skills of leaders and trainers. It’s the perfect train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge, Commissioner’s College, NYLT, and even unit leadership. This is a great opportunity to impact the quality of the program you’re providing to the youth in your care.
If you Lead or Train Leaders or Youth, you Are Out on the Edge:
Keep Ahead of the Curve with the Trainer’s EDGE
The Trainer’s EDGE helps develop the skills of leaders and trainers. It focuses on improving the participant’s leadership, communication and training skills. The Trainer’s Edge is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge, Commissioners’ College, NYLT staff and all other BSA training courses. The Course is highly beneficial for all leaders and trainers. Take advantage of this great opportunity to impact the quality of the programs our youth receive through and creating well-trained leaders!
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
WHAT
Trainer’s EDGE prepares leaders and trainers to deliver and to lead exciting and engaging high-impact content and to be more confident and better-prepared presenters in a wide variety of contexts. Content includes: the EDGE method, facilitated discussions, experiential learning, engaging all audience members, virtual training, physical arrangement, creating and using effective PowerPoint presentations, team building, verbal and non-verbal communication, reflection, constructive feedback, and much, much more!
Trainer’s EDGE is an experiential-based learning and sharing experience.
WHO
EDGE is required for all District and Council-level trainers, and is highly recommended for all leaders involved in Packs, Troops, Crews, Posts, Ships, Districts, and Heart of Virginia Council.
COST
$7.00. Bottled water and light refreshments are provided. Bring your own lunch.
WHY
All youth deserve well-trained and well-prepared leaders. An important aspect of being an effective leader is effective communication with audiences. The goal of this course is to help leaders develop, practice, and hone multiple skills and forms of communication essential
CONTACT
Bill Eggleston, weggls011@gmail.com
Following registration, you will be sent a homework assignment with directions on giving your own presentation at the end of the Trainer’s EDGE course, incorporating lessons learned during the course.