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 Services Training and Development Services Overview
Breakthrough is a training and development service for businesses, colleges and universities, school and youth groups and other non-profit groups. It uses experiential techniques to:
Each session is customized to meet the specific goals of your group. Training can be held at your site or ours. I. Philosophy Experience-based programs such as Breakthrough are among the most dynamic, developmental efforts available. They provide value which far exceeds the learning obtained in a typical setting. Through "hand-on" experiences which directly correlate to actual business or life conditions, experiential learning can effectively initiate the transfer of positive behavioral skills back into the workplace, into a relationship, or into the group. The action is fast, it's out the ordinary, and it always promises to be fun. Experiential learning asks the questions: Is there another way to do things? How do my actions affect the whole group? Is it OK to ask for support? Breakthrough creates an environment where risk taking is rewarded and conflict management and communication among members is encouraged. Participants develop greater awareness of team dynamics, sharpen problem solving skills and gain better understanding of strengths, abilities and weaknesses. Participants discover their own answers to challenging situations. II. Challenge by Choice From goal setting to the decision to join any activity, each person makes the choice to participate, recognizing that the attempt is more significant than the results. The most important lessons participants learn is they can:
III. Accreditation Breakthrough, Michigan's first nationally accredited experiential education program by the Council on Accreditation, is a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the Association for Challenge Course Technology, Capital Quality Initiative, and the American Society for Training and Development. IV. Customized Training and Development Corporate and Business Groups - Training and Development services for businesses of all sizes focusing on team development, communication and problem-solving. College and University Groups - Training and Development services for colleges and university graduate and undergraduate programs focusing on team work, communication and problem solving. School and Youth Groups - Training and Development services for private, public and charter schools, scouting groups, church youth groups, etc., focusing on team work, problem-solving and communication skills. Non-Profit Groups - Training and Development services for church groups, scouting organizations, social service agencies, etc., focusing on team building, problem solving and communication skills. Retreat Services - Lodging, food service and meeting areas available for groups looking for a place to get away from it all. Skills of Success (SOS) School Based Skill Building Program - A group program available throughout mid-Michigan that helps students master social competencies that will support their becoming more responsible, effective and successful both in school and in life. Summer Camp - Available for groups of children, focusing on recreation and skill bulding. Sports Camp - Team building program for boys and girls football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams from middle school to university. After-School Program - A constructive alternative available for school students who would otherwise return to an empty home at the end of their school day.
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