Youth Work Methods Training of Trainers 2026
Apply to become a Weikart Workshop Trainer through the Weikart Methods TOT 2026 in Pittsburgh!
APOST is excited to be able to offer the opportunity for up to 18 local Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals to participate in The Weikart Center's Youth Work Methods Training of Trainers (Methods TOT), a three-day, 8am-5pm workshop.
Methods TOT prepares methods trainers to be able to deliver Youth Work Methods workshops within their networks. The 10 methods workshops are aligned with the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and support skill-building for youth workers.
Youth Work Methods TOT 2026 In Person Training Dates
All applicants MUST be available for and, if selected to participate, attend the entirety of the training. Due to the nature & rigor of the course, prior training experience & experience with the Youth Work Methods are highly recommended.
Tuesday, January 20 - Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 8am - 5pm each day
Location: COhatch Homestead (in the Waterfront) located at 137 West Bridge St, Homestead, PA 15120
Participant Requirements & Commitments
APOST will invest $1,870 for each person selected to participate. APOST will cover the full cost of the Methods TOT registration and training materials, as well as provide breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks each day of the training.
Your organization will be investing at least 40 hours of your staff time. This includes pre-training prep work (4+ hrs), the 3-day training (27 hrs), the post-training webinar (2 hrs), and completion of Weikart Center certification documents.
You must be able to participate in all virtual pre-work, all three days of the in-person training, and the post-training virtual session.
The in-person dates for this Methods TOT are:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 8am-5pm
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 8am-5pm
Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8am-5pm
Virtual Pre-Work
In-Person Training
Post-Training Virtual Session
What if I am selected to participate in this training and I become an APOST Weikart Youth Methods Workshop Facilitator?
If you are selected to participate in this training, you will be required to complete the following within 2 years of receiving your Methods certification:
Observe 1 Weikart workshop offered by APOST
and Co-facilitate 4 Weikart workshops for APOST with another trainer
Additionally, we ask you to report back to APOST on any Weikart workshops (title & # of attendees) you facilitate for your own or another organization. Note: APOST will assist with participant registration and scheduling trainings on behalf of APOST based on your availability. APOST trainings typically occur Mondays through Fridays from 10am-12:30pm.
*Organization permission to fulfill this commitment is required to complete the application for consideration
Questions about this opportunity or process? Contact apost@afterschoolpgh.org.
Applications are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
To be considered for this opportunity, complete the application by the deadline. APOST will review all completed applications after November 11 and be in touch with applicants the week of November 17.