JCI Training is an integral part of JCI organizational development to guide us down the path to becoming the leading global network of young active citizens. Last month’s training article reminded all JCI members and trainers about the purpose of JCI Training. It provides the tools for our members to succeed in advancing the JCI Mission. Training teaches JCI members to become instruments of positive change impacting their communities through projects within their Local Organizations. Becoming a JCI Trainer JCI Training is for local members who would like to seize the opportunity to become certified in the JCI Certification Program and able to conduct JCI Official Courses. JCI Training is one of many ways for members to be involved within their Local Organizations and empower fellow members. JCI Training does not provide certification for professional trainers. For those interested in that career path, there are many other professional trainer associations, but JCI differs from them in a fundamental way. JCI Trainers are first and foremost JCI members, meaning they live and act through the JCI Mission. JCI Official Courses exist for the development of our organization, rather than only for personal development. The ideal JCI Trainer uses their skills to give back to other members through teaching them how to fulfill the JCI Mission more effectively, thereby expanding JCI’s global impact. Experience shows that attendees of JCI Official Courses expect JCI Trainers to be well versed in what JCI is. External audiences expect JCI Trainers to be able to explain how to join the organization and become involved. JCI members expect to hear real-life examples about how to apply what they learn to their JCI activities. Trainers have the responsibility to educate others on how to be a part of JCI’s efforts to create sustainable positive change in communities. They have the unique opportunity to use JCI Official Courses as a mechanism to help Local Organizations run more professionally and conduct better projects. Remaining Focused on the JCI Mission Local and National Organizations play a key role in maintaining the focus of JCI. Local leaders must ensure their members focus on conducting projects to meet the needs of their community. Past experience proves that when an organization shifts to mostly conducting trainings, it results in membership decline and reduced impact. JCI Trainers can help their members develop new skills and grow within their JCI career, but their focus must remain on the JCI Mission. JCI members look up to JCI trainers for wisdom and knowledge. Trainees and other JCI peers respect JCI Trainers’ experience and the time and energy they put into their certification. To gain this respect, JCI Trainers need to be an active part of the Local Organization’s plans, projects and goals for the community. By living what they teach, trainers will earn high esteem from their JCI peers. If you are a JCI Trainer, be a motivated, dedicated member of your Local Organization, This will make other members respect your knowledge, support you and feel eager to attend your Training courses. A special thanks and congratulations are in order to all JCI Trainers who have a vested interest in being active members and who teach others about JCI and the Mission. JCI Trainers are an important part of the organization and we ask that you value your gifts and knowledge as you share the JCI message through all the courses you conduct around the world.
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