ABOUT US
Mission
The Training and Information Network (TRAIN) committee is a consortium of service providers who collaborate and share training and staff development resources in order to best meet the needs of those served by community based organizations.
MORE ABOUT US
We are a network of training and human resources professionals who meet regularly to exchange ideas, share best practices, and address challenges related to professional development. This collaborative forum provides an opportunity to seek feedback, discuss barriers, and explore solutions on topics such as employee orientation, training needs assessments, cross-departmental collaboration, training resources and curriculum development, online learning, and other workforce development initiatives.
OBJECTIVES:
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Provide support and increase collaboration among training professionals.
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Develop expertise on increasing information and knowledge on training delivery.
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Promote resource sharing among training professionals.
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Maintain standards of practice within staff development and training systems.
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Provide development opportunities that enhance knowledge, develop skills and enrich community-based organizations.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Partner with us and take advantage of this incredible opportunity. If you are interested in joining this team to help assist in improving your agency training program, increase your professional development, and be a part of a larger cause, we would love to have you!
OUR IMPACT
Here at the Training Resource and Information Network (TRAIN), we are driven to provide quality training opportunities not only for our own organizations, but community members as well!
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Strengthening our Workforce
The annual conference focuses on behavioral health services which informs the practice and service delivery of over 130 participants, while also offering CEUs.
In the past year, we focused on Organizational Wellness and Functioning. We were privileged to have keynote speaker, Dr. Isaias Mercado, panelists, and amazing presenters sharing their wealth of knowledge on current initiatives, sustaining capacity, and creative brainstorming in an effort to increase morale, retention, improving service delivery.
RESOURCE FAIR
One Step at a Time
With our TRAIN mission always in mind, we strive to find new ways to partner and increase networking opportunities, both for our team, and for community stakeholders! This year we featured a resource fair to assist in providing more information to participants who attended the conference.
TRAINING OF TRAINERS
Building Capacity
TOOLS, TIME AND TALENT - "Train the Trainer' and other professional development opportunities are hosted by TRAIN members and open to all/members.
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
Information Sharing and Support
Quarterly meetings emphasize resource sharing, information and training on tools to bolster departmental capacity, professional development of trainers and those leading training departments, and networking with colleagues.
REGISTRATION OPEN
Save the Date - Thursday, October 8, 2026
Collective Trauma and Collective Healing
Malcolm X - 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL
REGISTRATION - $95.00
GROUP RATE - $425.00 (5 registrants)
5.0 CEUs/CEs
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cbrka3t/lp/e91d47b6-1ffd-4e6d-bc0d-09a1205528b7
For more information, contact Debbie Podmore at dpodmore@lawrencehall.org.
Make a Difference Today
It's all about collaboration...
The Training Resource and Information Network (TRAIN), consists of 9 agencies whose services expand over many different program areas. Services represented include homeless outreach, child welfare, behavioral health, prevention programs, mental health, workforce development, advocacy, and clinical services. Just imagine what we can achieve together!
OUR TEAM
DEBBIE PODMORE, LSW
(she/her/hers)
Staff Development and Training
Lawrence Hall
AMANDA S. NORRIS, MA
(she, her, hers)
President and Chief Growth Facilitator
Sustainable Mental Wellness, Inc.
LIZ BAUDLER
(she/her, hers or they, them, theirs)
TRAIN Member
CHENE WEEMS
(she/her/hers)
Education Specialist
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
ARIA ST. JAMES
(she/her/hers)
Training Coordinator
One Family Illinois
JOSETTE HEREDIA-CARMONA, LCSW (she/her/hers)
Training Manager
Metropolitan Family Services
DEVIN REDMOND,
(he/him)
Learning Operations Manager
New Moms
MEG PRAHIN KERNDT, LCSW
(she/her/hers)
Director of Learning and Development
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
CONTACT THE TRAINING RESOURCE AND INFORMATION NETWORK (TRAIN)
Be a part of something amazing!
For more information, please contact:
Debbie Podmore
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, Cook County 60625
USA
773-769-3500
