Training
All Youth Program Personnel must complete the University’s online youth protection training, Champion Youth Protection, on an annual basis. Youth protection training must be completed at least seven days before participating in a Youth Program. Youth protection training is assigned in the Youth Protection Portal.
Looking for a short training referesher? Review this Champion Youth Protection Training Refresher.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I am a Youth Program director. Where can my staff and I access the required training?
- I have completed youth protection training in the past. Do I still need to complete this training?
- Who is responsible for confirming Youth Program staff and volunteers have completed required training?
- How far in advance must Youth Program staff and volunteers complete training?
- I am a Youth Program director. Where can my staff and I access the required training?
The Champion Youth Protection training is hosted within the Youth Protection Portal (Ideal-Logic).
- I have completed youth protection training in the past. Do I still need to complete this training?
Yes. While many ND Youth Program staff or volunteers may have completed youth protection training previously, this training is required as it covers ND specific requirements.
- Who is responsible for confirming Youth Program staff and volunteers have completed required training?
Youth Program directors are responsible for ensuring that all staff and volunteers have completed the required training. Youth Program directors can track training completions in the Youth Protection Portal.
- How far in advance must Youth Program staff and volunteers complete training?
The Youth Protection Procedures Manual requires that training be completed annually at least seven days before the program start date. Youth Program staff and volunteers may not begin work in any Youth Programs or have direct contact with minors until training has been completed.
