Venture Leader Training

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

Step 1 - Venturing Leader Fast Start- Online (Supplemental)

 Intended to be taken by pack, troop, team, and crew leaders, as well as ScoutParent unit coordinators, unit commissioners, and chartered organization representatives immediately following the acceptance of their new role; Fast Start is designed to help new leaders understand the fundamentals of their specific program and give insight into the various leadership roles of the people they will be working with. Leaders will learn their responsibilities and how to keep things organized, fun, and exciting, along with information about other resources available to help assist in them in their new position. This training is offered online or on a DVD. Completion is NOT always noted automatically in the BSA training records database, so please send a copy of your training certificate to your local council office. Estimated time to complete: 25 minutes.

 Step 2 - Venturing "This Is Scouting" Online (Supplemental)

This Is Scouting provides an overview of the Scouting organization, including history, values, programs, Youth Protection, community involvement, and training. The module consists of six video sections, each followed by a brief quiz. Completion is NOT always noted automatically in the BSA training records database, so please send a copy of your training certificate to your local council office. Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes.

Step 3 - Venturing Leader Specific Training (REQUIRED)

ILSC is intended to help Venturers in leadership positions within their crew understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILSC replaces the Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) and is a prerequisite for Venturers to participate in the more advanced leadership courses (i.e., National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) and the Kodiak Challenge).

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