Training for Transition

The Training for Transition course will be held Friday-Sunday, March 26-28, 2010.

The course will be held at the Capital Area Food Bank, at 8201 South Congress Avenue, just north of Slaughter Lane:

Saturday the course will run from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM, with an hour's break for lunch, and then continue after supper with some labs and workshops. Sunday the course will also run from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM, but with nothing after that.

Enter the building through either of the 2 doors at the right end of the building.

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Here is a description of the course:

This is a formal Transition US training event, to educate people about how to ease through the challenges facing communities today such as peak oil, climate change, and the economic crisis. It is a positive approach of focusing on solutions that lead to a more satisfying life.

This training will follow the Transition model in paying attention to both the outer work and the inner work necessary for a successful transition process. This will be a participatory process, with participants invited to share their own experience and learn from the Transition Initiatives represented at the course.

At the end of the course, participants will:

Have a clear understanding of the context for Transition Initiatives, the current global situation, and the transformational possibilities that arise from climate change, peak oil prices, and the economic crisis.
Know what the Transition model is – including an in-depth look at the 12 steps, from inspiration, setting up the initiating group, all the way to having active and effective working groups.
Have experienced a joint visioning process.
Understand how to organize effective meetings such as public talks, open space days, and small-theme working groups.
Understand the purpose and principles of an Energy Descent Action Plan.
Have the outline of an effective and inspiring talk on the Transition movement.
Have formed useful contacts with other Transition Initiatives and individuals interested in the Transition model.
Have a plan of action for themselves and their locality.

Who should attend:
Transition initiative leaders, steering group members, working group members, and those considering implementing Transition in their communities.

Required Reading: Transition Initiatives Primer, free here.
Recommended Reading: The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience by Rob Hopkins

Trainers:
Zaida Amaral
David Johnson

Cost:
FLASH - the deadline for the reduced-cost registration has been extended until March 20! Until then, the cost is $200 per person; after that date, it will be $250 per person, so get your registration in early for one of the remaining seats.

For those who can't afford the full price, 10 "scholarship" registrations are available at $100 each. E-mail Training@TransitionAustin.org, briefly explaining your need for a scholarship, to apply.

To register:
Fill out the registration form (PDF) and mail it with your check to the address on the form.

For more information:
Send an e-mail message to Training@TransitionAustin.org