2017 Jump Start Conference

Expand Possibilities logo.png13th Annual Jump Start Conference
October 13 & 14, 2017
Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, UT

The 13th Annual Jump Start Conference centered around Expanding the Possibilities for afterschool professionals and the youth they serve. Because of the influential role you serve as an afterschool professional, your interactions with youth can help them Expand their Possibilities in the near and distant future, as they discover their passions, build confidence, and reach new heights. We hope you Expand the Possibilities for yourself by making new connections and discovering state-of-the-art resources. By Expanding the Possibilities, we can all create a brighter future for our youth!

2017 Pricing
Early Bird Registration
Single Day | $90 Two Day | $150

Late Registration
Single Day | $120 Two Day | $200

Keynote Speakers

Erika Petrelli
Erika Petrelli, Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at The Leadership Program, will provided the keynote address on Friday titled "Finding the Extraordinary Within the Ordinary.”

Alvin Irby
Alvin Irby, Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer of Barbershop Books, provided the keynote address on Saturday titled "Kale Salad and Boogers: How Cultural Competency Creates Transformative Learning Experiences."

Leadership Track

For the first time ever, Utah Afterschool Network hosted a Leadership Track at Jump Start for Afterschool Program Leaders! On Friday, October 13th from 10:45 AM to 5:00 PM, leaders convened to share ideas regarding staff retention and motivation, connecting with industry partners, current afterschool trends, and how to frame difficult conversations.

In July, the Leadership Track reconvened for a follow-up webinar with Garet Hawley from the United Way of Salt Lake to discuss what emerged as a hot topic in October: staff recruitment and retention. Garet shared some excellent insights and resources during “The Bottom Line for Recruitment and Retention,” including:

  • Handshake: This online platform posts your jobs across dozens of universities at once.
  • Turnover Cost Calculator: The cost of staff turnover can be anywhere from 30% to 120% of that staff's salary. Use this calculator to calculate your own cost!

Watch the Full Webinar Here

Ogden Attractions

We took this year’s theme Expanding the Possibilities to a whole new level. UAN partnered with various restaurants and businesses near the Ogden Eccles Conference Center to bring conference attendees huge deals and discounts during the conference. Many thanks to the following participating partners:

Conference Schedule

View the conference schedule. You may also view the conference booklet by clicking here.

 

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