This event is located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ.

Core Training is open to YouthCO Board directors, volunteers, and staff.

RSVP below to reserve your spot at YouthCO's Core Training program! 

We will spend two days together in facilitated discussion, conversation, and activities! Through Core Training, we will build skills to communicate about HIV and Hep C in destigmatizing ways, learn how colonization, racism, and cissexism that shape HIV and Hep C, and learn basic information about these viruses and tools to prevent HIV and Hep C from passing within our communities.

During Core Training, YouthCO staff provide an introduction to YouthCO, and the values and approaches that we bring to our work. On Day 1, we focus on introducing YouthCO, and exploring anti-oppression, with a focus on colonization and gender. On Day 2, we cover the basics of HIV and Hep C, criminalization of HIV non-disclosure, and harm reduction supplies for sex and drug use. We close by considering our roles as youth and peers within the broader history of HIV and Hep C.

Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are provided, with COVID precautions in place! Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions by August 28.

What about COVID precautions?

YouthCO Core Training will take place in person, with COVID precautions in place.

Training will be hosted in a large space that will accommodate 2 metres of distance between participants. Masks will be available on site and will be required when participants are closer together than 2 metres. If wearing a mask is not accessible to you, please let us know as soon as possible. 

What about access needs?

YouthCO is committed to making our programs as inclusive and supportive as possible of all youth who are interested in attending. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make Core Training more accessible for you.

If your needs to access this event are not mentioned above, please contact Sarah at [email protected] for more information.