A message from JCI Training Commission Chairperson Esther ter Beek, ITF #152

In this second month of 2012, the year of the Dragon, the year of change and impact, your JCI Training Commission is working very hard to support trainers and facilitate training in all JCI organizations. All commissioners do this because they strongly believe in the purpose and value JCI Trainings add to achieving the JCI Mission.

Changing and improving the JCI Training system needs to be done carefully, thoroughly and with the big picture constantly in consideration.

We need all members and JCI Local and National Presidents to think with us and be part of the solution. The JCI Training Commission is looking forward to your suggestions and innovative, feasible ideas that can help us establish a new system, new guidelines and new policies for training in JCI.

Throughout the past three months, the JCI Training Commission has faced several challenges that illustrate the need for these changes: 

It has been brought to our attention that many of the graduates of the JCI Official Courses do not pass the knowledge test that is administered two days after graduating from the course. This could be a participant or trainer-related issue. However, it must be taken into consideration during JCI Training improvements to ensure a successful transfer of knowledge during the course. 

We have also been alerted that some JCI Trainers who are currently conducting JCI Official Courses receive below average evaluations from the participants of their courses. Each trainer should have the proper skills to conduct the training and pass on their knowledge to empower, not discourage the participants. This matter will also be considered by the JCI Training Commission to ensure each trainer is qualified to effectively conduct an official course. 

We all share a big responsibility together. JCI’s Mission is to empower young active citizens to create positive change, and the new skills, knowledge and insight gained from JCI Trainings are essential to fulfilling this goal. Our JCI trainers must be able to effectively and successfully conduct JCI Official Courses and pass on their wisdom to the participants.  

I kindly request your input and I invite you to help the JCI Training Commission improve the evaluation system, change the policy manual and create excellent trainers that are able to help our members to be better. Share your thoughts today. 

Thank you for your input and energy in advance.

Warm regards on behalf of the 2012 JCI Training Commission, 

Esther ter Beek

2012 Training Commission Chairperson ITF #152