Training


            FACE training is designed to help you translate research into action. You will learn: tactics for communication,
            ideas on how to assess problems, tips for creating collaboration and specific action steps to accomplish your
            goals. Find out how to mobilize and empower your coalition with one of our comprehensive training programs.

            Whether working with youth or adults, we will tailor your training to meet your group’s specific needs. Our
            trainers are made up of professionals that have unique skills and expertise in their training area. FACE training
            consistently receives high marks for content, clarity, efficiency, focus and motivation. For more information, call
            us at 1-888-822-3223.



            Types of Training Available:

            Community Mobilization to Reduce Alcohol Problems

            Community Mobilization training will help you understand how to assess and take action on alcohol issues to
            create sustainable change. Participants will learn how to:

                  • Conduct a community assessment.

                  • Use local data to frame issues.

                  • Develop an action plan.

                  • Form collaborations with key stakeholders and community members.

                  • Get their message out on a limited budget.

                  • Evaluate their efforts and create sustainable change.

            Environmental strategies, such as compliance checks, keg registration and social host ordinances will also be
            touched on as ways to reduce youth access to alcohol and underage drinking. FACE will work with you to make
            sure your training fits the needs of your group, so you get the most from your training experience.

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            A Fork in the Road Training
            Implementing Environmental Strategies to Reduce Youth Access to Alcohol and Underage Drinking

            Highlighting findings from the National Academy of Sciences/Institutes of Medicine report on youth access and
            underage drinking, this “hands on” training tool will help you identify and prioritize underage drinking problems
            in your community. It teaches participants how to implement “A Fork in the Road” community assessment tool
            and PowerPoint presentation to meet a variety of audience needs. This is a great way to educate and engage
            your coalition on a limited budget.

            A Fork in the Road includes:

                  • Presentation Instructions

                  • Community Alcohol Personality Survey

                  • NAS/IOM Summary Report on Reducing Underage Drinking

                  • Over 140 PowerPoint slides, including topics such as: Youth and Alcohol, Local Actions, NAS/IOM
                    Summary Recommendations and Success Stories, as well as blank template slides to create your
                    own presentations

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            FAQ:

            What are the available training topics?
            Community Mobilization to Reduce Alcohol Problems and A Fork in the Road

            How much does training cost?
            The cost of training depends on a number of factors, such as the training topic, your location, number of days
            of travel, group size, number of trainers and handouts/tools. Call 1-888-822-3223 for a free quote.

            How many people do you train at one time?
            Ideal group size for Community Mobilization Training is 20-30 adults.

            How long are the trainings?
            Community Mobilization Training is done in one day, from 9am-4pm. Time is factored in for lunch and breaks.
            On-site lunch is preferred to efficiently maintain the schedule.

            Who conducts the training?
            Penny Norton, the Director and CEO of FACE, conducts most of the trainings. We also have a team of training
            consultants that have unique skills and specialize in different training areas. We send the best person or team to
            fit your needs.

            How far will you travel to conduct training?
            We will come to any location in the U.S., but location and accessibility do impact the cost of the training.

            What types of handouts/tools are used in training?
            Handouts and tools will vary depending on the type of training. Trainings for adults may consist of several
            handouts including surveys, reports and workbooks, as well as interactive activities. Youth training handouts
            are limited, as they generally respond better to “hands on” activities.

            Sponsoring organization is responsible for the following:

                  • The training location and costs associated with the facility

                  • Any snacks, meals, beverages, etc. for participants

                  • Marketing and promotion of the training (we can provide information on what the training covers for
                    marketing purposes)

                  • Transportation for participants

                  • Activities for youth beyond the training

                  • Release forms for youth participants

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            Penny Norton
            Advocate and National Speaker

Penny Norton is the founder and CEO of FACE. For the past 26 years, she
has challenged and inspired audiences across the country with her candor
and conviction. She has served as a tireless advocate who supports changes
in policies, practices and conditions that contribute to alcohol problems and is
able to identify realistic ways to make change happen. Penny is a nationally
recognized speaker on alcohol policy and related topics. She is the recipient
of the Dr. John D. Slade Memorial Award for Advocacy on Alcohol Issues.

See when Penny is speaking next.
View past presentations.



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            Testimonials

            “Comprehensive, strategic tools. Very useful and informative.”

            “The depth, the detail, the interconnectedness of issues. A common sense approach.”

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