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SPARK Mentoring and Insight to Well-Being Program Certification Training
July 29th-31st 2025!
Two-Day Live Training in Tampa, Florida
Don’t miss this opportunity to join us LIVE at the Westin Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, on July 29th-30th, 2025! Become a certified SPARK or Insight to Wellbeing Mentor and make a lasting impact in your community. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards transforming lives through mentoring.
This option is included FREE for up to 5 staff members with your SPARK mentoring license!
What’s Included:
Two full days of live training (July 29th-30th, 2025)
In-depth exploration of program objectives and lessons
Hands-on demonstrations of mentoring activities
Opportunities to practice implementing
Exploration of best practices for delivering impactful and engaging programs
Professional Development Opportunities
The SPARK Curriculum offers various professional development options for educators and mentors.
Live Virtual Training: Interactive sessions will be held online on April 2nd-3rd, 2025.
In-Person Training in Tampa, FL: Join us in Tampa on July 29th-30th, 2025 for two days of in-person training!
On-Site Training: SPARK trainers travel to your location for personalized sessions.
Train the Trainer (TOT): Additional training in Tampa on July 31st, 2025 to equip staff to train others, costing $550 per person.
SPARK Mentoring Programs Implementation Training
Insight to Wellbeing Programs Implementation Training
The Insight to Wellbeing program offers various professional development options for educators and mentors.
Live Virtual Training
In-Person Training in Tampa, FL: Join us in Tampa on July 29th-30th, 2025 for two days of in-person training!
On-Site Training: SPARK trainers travel to your location for personalized sessions.
Train the Trainer (TOT): Additional training in Tampa on July 31st, 2025, to equip staff to train others, costing $550 per person.
Self-Study Programs
The SPARK Initiative offers self-study programs designed for flexible, on-demand professional development.
SPARK Online Parenting Program: Helps parents understand their children and themselves without striving for perfection.
SPARK PD Online for Adults: Supports professional’s well-being and helps them enhance their impact on youth. The course addresses burnout and aims to "fill cups" to maximize potential.
These programs are self-paced and can be revisited anytime.
Bring SPARK to you
The SPARK Initiative’s President and CEO, Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, along with VP of Learning and Development Ashley Hunt, offer a diverse range of professional development opportunities for organizations and staff.
They deliver transformative 1-3 day professional development retreats, keynotes, presentations, and workshops on topics such as trauma recovery, self-care, resilience, and well-being.
Their sessions are designed to inspire and engage audiences through actionable insights and compelling storytelling.