We are happy to announce an online Certified Parent Peer Specialist training coming in February of 2021!

Training dates: February 1st – 5th, 8th – 12th, 15th – 19th, 22nd (9am-12pm all training dates)

Trainers: Lynn Bigboy and Paula Buege

Determining Eligibility and Fit

The following are required to be eligible to apply to this CPPS training:

  • Must self-identify as having personal lived experience of parenting a youth who has navigated social, emotional, behavioral, mental health and/or substance use challenges
  • Must reside in any Wisconsin county
  • Must have at least a high school dimploma or GED equivalent
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above, submit an application form, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants.

Considerations

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Parent Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Parent Peer Specialist.

 

When to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)

A button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training.

Applications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday, December 7th, 2020

Application Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday, January 4th, 2021

 

Possible Early Closing of Applications:

A maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above), the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received.

 

We are happy to announce an online, statewide Certified Peer Specialist training coming in January of 2021!

Training dates: This online CPS training will be scheduled for January 8th, 11th-15th, 18th-22nd, 25th-29th (5pm-8pm all days). 

This training is sponsored by Madison Area Technical College, and is a publicly-available training, accepting applications from residents of all Wisconsin counties.

You must live in one of the above-mentioned counties, complete an application, and pass an interview to be selected for this training. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist.

Applications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday, November 13th, 2020The link to apply will be found here at that time.

Application Deadline: This application period closed early at 1:06pm on Friday, November 13th, 2020 when the 50th application was submitted.

Please note: Only the first 50 applications submitted will be considered.

 

We are happy to announce a virtual, Wisconsin Family Ties-sponsored Certified Parent Peer Specialist training coming to Wisconsin residents in October of 2020!

Training dates: This virtual CPPS training will be scheduled for October 5th-9th, 12th-16th, 19th-23rd, 26th (9am-12pm all days). 

Applications will be accepted from residents of all Wisconsin counties.

Participants must live in one of the above-mentioned counties, complete an application, and pass an interview to be selected for this training.

Applications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday, August 10th, 2020The application form will be found in this event listing at that time.

Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, September 7th, 2020.

Please note: Only the first 50 applications submitted will be considered.

 

Training dates: This virtual CPPS training will be scheduled for September 9th-11th, 14th-18th, 21st-25th, 28th-30th (5-8pm all days). 

Applications will be accepted from residents of all Wisconsin counties.

Participants must live in one of the above-mentioned counties, complete an application, and pass an interview to be selected for this training.

Applications Open: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020The application form will be found in this event listing at that time.

Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Friday, August 14th, 2020 (extended).

Please note: Only the first 50 applications submitted will be considered.

 

We are happy to announce another virtual, statewide Certified Peer Specialist training coming in September of 2020!

Training dates: This virtual CPS training will be scheduled for September 4th, 8th-11th, 14th-18th, 21st-25th, 28th (5-8pm all days). 

Applications will be accepted from residents of all Wisconsin counties.

Participants must live in one of the above-mentioned counties, complete an application, and pass an interview to be selected for this training.

Applications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday, July 10th, 2020The application form will be found in this event listing at that time.

Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Friday, August 7th, 2020

Please note: Only the first 50 applications submitted will be considered.

UPDATE: We received the 50th application at 10:05pm on July 10th. Applications are now closed.

 

Please make sure to answer every required question on this application. Use the date selection tool when provided.

 

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