On-Site Training and Technical Assistance
Building on a 50-year history of successfully implementing programs to assist Community Action Agencies who serve low-income individuals, OCATO’s extensive training programs offer a variety of useful professional development and facilitated workshops that are effective for Community Action Agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Training courses and technical assistance are available at no cost* to OACAA members in good-standing.
Each training can be delivered on-site and is tailored to meet the needs of the organization requesting the training. OCATO will help the organization determine how to best meet their needs and ensure courses are productive and facilitated by the most appropriate consultants with relevant experience.
OCATO staff and Internal Consultants (ICs) who provide training are highly qualified with higher education degrees and several years of experience in the field which they are teaching. All ICs are vetted through a rigorous internal review process and must receive annual recommendations from supervisors within the Community Action Network.
Branding
Strategic branding plan and style guide development are also available to OACAA members. This process will be customized to meet the goals of your specific agency’s needs for internal or external branding or rebranding efforts.
Board Training
Collaborations
This training module discusses how to engage potential partners to formalize relationships effectively. Discussions include partnership benefits, MOUs, roles and responsibilities of each organization, and forming outcomes. Common pitfalls and issues are also discussed to help mitigate problems as the partnership develops.
Customer Service
Family Development*
*OCATO charges a minimal fee for this certification course.
Fund Development
Head Start Policy Council
Internal Fiscal Controls
Logic Models
Outcomes Management
Poverty Simulation
The simulation is designed for a minimum of 30 participants and maximum of 148 participants. At least 17 volunteers are needed to act as resources providers. Following the 90-minute simulation, attendees participate in a 30-minute debriefing to discuss their experiences.
Scales
Strategic Planning
The strategic planning process will be designed with your agency in mind and can range from a simple plan update or to accommodate a major organizational change. Staff or ICs will facilitate discussions, collect data and help the agency develop the final plan.