The Academy for Education & Advancement

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Footsteps

Footsteps - Cultural Awareness Workshop

Thursday, September 17 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Footsteps next CEU cultural awareness workshop will hold case consultations, specifically related...

JCFS Chicago & CJE SeniorLife

Navigating Loneliness, Mild Cognitive Impairment & Depression in Therapy with the Isolated Older Adult Client

Oct 05, 2026, 12:30-1:30pm CDT. This training, presented as a clinical discussion between a therapist and a clinical consultant, will...

Shomer Collective

Shiva Circle, by Shomer Collective

Oct 8, 2026, 1:00-2:30pm and Dec 2, 2026, 3:00-4:30pm EST. Have you comforted a friend or family member after a...

Shalom Task Force

Creating A Survivor-Supportive Workplace

October 28th at 1pm ET. Join colleagues in The Network as we will build our understanding of the dynamics of...

JCFS Chicago

Beyond Impulsivity: Understanding the ADHD Brain and Its Impact on Mental Health and Addiction

Sept 30, 2026, 9am-12:15pm CDT. ADHD is one of the strongest risk factors for developing substance use disorders, yet it...

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Discover a growing library of CEU-eligible courses, expert-led trainings, and on-demand learning opportunities, all designed to sharpen your skills, advance your career, and amplify your organization's impact.
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    The Network has established The Academy for Education & Advancement to serve as a one-stop shop to easily find and register for educational and professional development opportunities.

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    Explore CEU-eligible courses and expert-led trainings with flexible, on-demand and instructor-led learning options.

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    Stay ahead with The Academy’s constantly expanding library of expert-led courses designed to streamline your organization’s impact and accelerate your personal and professional development.

Upcoming Network Offerings

ProjectEM: Employing Our Community

ProjectEM: Employing Our Community

Participate in our interactive career services workshops to develop your skills, grow professionally, and become a more confident job seeker.

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PowerNET Replay Series: Everything Changed—Including Me: Change Leadership NETTalk

PowerNET Replay Series: Everything Changed—Including Me: Change Leadership NETTalk

September 15, 2026
1:00 PM
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PowerNET Replay Series: Stronger Together: An Innovative Staff Engagement Model NETTalk

PowerNET Replay Series: Stronger Together: An Innovative Staff Engagement Model NETTalk

September 23, 2026
2:00 PM
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NETTalk: Donor Communications That Work: Appeals, Newsletters & Stewardship

NETTalk: Donor Communications That Work: Appeals, Newsletters & Stewardship

September 29, 2026
1:00 PM
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PowerNET Replay Series: Resilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams NETTalk

PowerNET Replay Series: Resilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams NETTalk

October 6, 2026
1:00 PM
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PowerNET Replay Series: Tensions and Alignment in Funder-Provider Relationships NETTalk

PowerNET Replay Series: Tensions and Alignment in Funder-Provider Relationships NETTalk

October 22, 2026
1:00 PM
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Shomer Collective

Shiva Circle, by Shomer Collective

Oct 8, 2026, 1:00-2:30pm and Dec 2, 2026, 3:00-4:30pm EST. Have you comforted a friend or family member after a death, but wished you could do more? Join an online Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop. By the end of this 90-minute...

Footsteps

Footsteps – Cultural Awareness Workshop

Thursday, September 17 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Footsteps next CEU cultural awareness workshop will hold case consultations, specifically related to religious trauma. All licensed practitioners are welcome, but only and LMSWs and LCSWs licensed in New York are eligible...

Shalom Task Force

Creating A Survivor-Supportive Workplace

October 28th at 1pm ET. Join colleagues in The Network as we will build our understanding of the dynamics of abuse and its impact on safety, well-being, and the ability of our colleagues and employees to fully participate at work....

JCFS Chicago

Beyond Impulsivity: Understanding the ADHD Brain and Its Impact on Mental Health and Addiction

Sept 30, 2026, 9am-12:15pm CDT. ADHD is one of the strongest risk factors for developing substance use disorders, yet it often goes unrecognized in mental health treatment. This training explores the intersection of ADHD and addiction, the lens of neuroscience...

JCFS Chicago & CJE SeniorLife

Navigating Loneliness, Mild Cognitive Impairment & Depression in Therapy with the Isolated Older Adult Client

Oct 05, 2026, 12:30-1:30pm CDT. This training, presented as a clinical discussion between a therapist and a clinical consultant, will examine several clinical concerns that the clinician has encountered and navigated, with the support of supervision and consultation, involving multi-year,...

ed2go

Supporting Older Adults

Learning opportunities to help meet the needs of your community as it ages. These 70+ courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Available courses include: Medical terminology, Interpersonal communication, Aging and health, Food and...

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