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CHILDRENS HARBOR

Training Program Assistant

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Children's Harbor is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, self-starting Training Program Assistant (TPA) to join the Community Training Department in our Norfolk, VA Corporate Headquarters. This is an ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Program Trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Trainer, you need expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and often a relevant bachelor's degree or certification in training and development. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), presentation software, and assessment tools is typically required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to engage and motivate diverse learners set top trainers apart. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, participant engagement, and successful program outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by Program Trainers when delivering training sessions to diverse groups?

Program Trainers often work with participants from various backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles. A common challenge is adapting training materials and delivery methods to engage everyone effectively while ensuring that learning objectives are met. Trainers must also manage time efficiently, encourage participation, and address unexpected questions or technical issues during sessions. Building rapport quickly and fostering an inclusive, positive learning environment are key to overcoming these challenges.

What are Program Trainers?

Program Trainers are professionals who design, deliver, and evaluate training programs for employees or clients within an organization. Their main role is to facilitate learning and development by teaching new skills, updating knowledge, and ensuring participants can apply what they have learned on the job. Program Trainers often create training materials, conduct workshops or seminars, and assess the effectiveness of their programs. They may work in various industries, including corporate, healthcare, education, and non-profits.

What is the difference between Program Trainer vs Instructional Designer?

AspectProgram TrainerInstructional Designer
Required CredentialsTypically certifications in training or education, relevant experienceOften requires degrees in education, instructional design, or related fields
Work EnvironmentConducts training sessions, workshops, and seminarsDesigns training materials, develops e-learning content, and curriculum
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, educational, and nonprofit sectors for employee or student trainingPrimarily in corporate, educational, and e-learning industries for course development

While both roles focus on education and training, Program Trainers primarily deliver training sessions directly to learners, whereas Instructional Designers develop the training content and curriculum. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right roles for effective learning programs.

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Attaché Training Program (ATP) Instructors

Attaché Training Program (ATP) Instructors

Makwa Global LLC

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description:
  • Be able to instruct with authority over the entire range of Defense Attaché Service topics. Design, publish and present instructional lessons for JMAS students in accordance with JMAS SOPs and program standards.
  • Coordinate guest lecturers and ensure that guest lecturer materials and presentations meet JMAS standards.
  • Serve as Seminar Directors, responsible for evaluating students written products and practical exercise performance, documenting performance in accordance with established SOP’s, providing regular feedback to support skill-building, and participating in
  • student reviews.
  • Maintain student records in accordance with SOP’s.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to JMAS students on a range of technical and interpersonal skills required for successful performance in Defense Attaché Offices and Embassy environments.
  • Serve as Course Directors, when designated, to administer, evaluate, synchronize, and manage blocks of instruction in the ATP curriculum in accordance with established JMAS and ATP procedures.
  • Serve as Primary Points of Contact for JMAS off-site exercises, when designated. Be responsible for direct coordination
  • with outside agencies, synchronize scheduling of meetings/trainings/briefings, maintain current contact information for all points of contact and agencies supporting lessons and exercises, keeping them updated and readily available on the shared electronic filing system.
  • Review and adjust all exercise-related materials (letters, Foreign Liaison Officer handouts, documents, read-aheads, news clips, etc.) before each class iteration.
  • Coordinate with exercise Role Players and JMAS Faculty attending JMAS exercises before each exercise iteration; assess the performance of the Role Players against learning objectives and provide the respective JMAS Contracting Officer Representative (COR), with feedback. Conduct a faculty after-action review within 24 hours of the end of off-site exercise(s) for which they are the
  • lead. Maintain the exercise folder in accordance with JMAS policy and procedures.
  • Provide off-site faculty support for approximately ten (10) days three (3) times per year in support of a JMAS exercise in Florida or, under extraordinary circumstances, an alternate venue as deemed necessary by the Commandant. Perform all other instructor functions related to the administration, design, delivery, execution and maintenance of assigned training blocks and program duties, in accordance with JMAS standard operating procedures and current directives.
  • Actively support ongoing JMAS accreditation activities through participation on assigned accreditation committees and/or working groups; understand and support accreditation efforts by Council on Occupational Education (COE), International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and potentially others deemed critical by the JMAS Board of Governors.
Requirements:
  • The Attaché Training Program Instructor shall have a minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Department of Defense environments with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • Additionally, a minimum of one complete a successful tour of duty as an Attaché or Defense Liaison Officer/Assistant Defense Attaché in the Defense Attaché Service is required.
  • A minimum of four (4) instructor personnel on the contract will maintain certification in the personality typing instrument utilized by JMAS which is presently the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); additionally, a minimum of four (4) personnel will maintain currency as certified EQ-i2.0 & 360 Emotional Quotient Inventory practitioners.
  • If a single person holds both certifications; they may be counted against both requirements.