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Facilitator Training

The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) is an interactive, immersive experience that gives participants a glimpse into the structural barriers facing individuals living on low-income. We offer both in-person and virtual Community Action Poverty Simulation facilitator training.

In-person training opportunities equip attendees with the skills to host their own CAPS Poverty Simulations including planning, facilitating, and debriefing the training. All attendees become certified CAPS Facilitators following an in-person training.

Virtual Facilitator Training – February 5, 2025 This 1-day virtual training will provide you with the opportunity to learn best practices for facilitation alongside peers from your industry and across the country. As we guide you through the simulation planning process, we will discuss the importance of setting objectives for your simulation, and you will liaise and collaborate in small groups with fellow facilitators. You will not experience the simulation, but you will receive high-quality training to prepare for your next in-person simulation.  For this reason, we only invite individuals who have previously experienced a Poverty Simulation and/or who have previous Poverty Simulation facilitator experience to attend this virtual event. – REGISTER HERE

In-Person Facilitator Training – March 25 & 26, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri! This in-person training will be held on March 25 & 26, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. Day 1 of the training will have all participants experience a Community Action Poverty Simulation facilitated by the experts at Missouri CAN! Day 2 will teach participants how to successfully implement the simulation within their contexts including planning, training volunteers, facilitating the event and hosting effective debrief conversations. Seats are limited for this training. – REGISTER HERE

Check back for more training dates and locations. For more information, contact povertysimulation@communityaction.org.

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